A rise in NII, lower provisions and a slight deposit growth aid BankUnited's Q1 earnings, while lower non-interest income and loan balance are headwinds.
BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE:BKU ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 28, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jacqueline Bravo - Corporate Secretary Raj Singh - Chairman, President and CEO Tom Cornish - COO Leslie Lunak - CFO Conference Call Participants Jared Shaw - Barclays Woody Lay - KBW Timur Braziler - Wells Fargo Stephen Scouten - Piper Sandler David Bishop - Hovde Group Christopher Marinac - Janney Jon Arfstrom - RBC Capital Markets Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to BankUnited First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) have what it takes?
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for BankUnited (BKU) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.64 per share a year ago.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) have what it takes?
BankUnited (BKU) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
BKU raises its dividend 6.8% to 31 cents per share. Given decent liquidity, its capital distribution seems sustainable.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) have what it takes?
BankUnited (BKU) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) have what it takes?
BankUnited shares gained 36% over the past year, driven by improved deposit performance and hopes for an easier regulatory environment. Despite strong financials and a 16% return since September, I am less bullish due to valuation concerns and limited buyback prospects. The deposit mix has improved with NIB balances growing over the past year, which has improved NIM and return on equity.