• Barclays maintained a "Positive" grade for NYSE:BKU, raising the price target from $47 to $55.
• BankUnited reported earnings per share of $0.94, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.85.
• The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on January 30th to shareholders of record as of January 9th.

BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU) is a financial services provider that offers a range of banking and financial products. The company operates primarily in the United States and competes with other regional banks. On January 22, 2026, Barclays maintained a "Positive" grade for BKU, keeping the action as "hold" and raising the price target from $47 to $55. At the time, the stock price was $50.35.

Following the announcement of its quarterly earnings, BKU reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading. The stock peaked at $50.32 and was last recorded at $50.15, with a trading volume of over 300,000 shares. Previously, the stock had closed at $46.39, indicating a significant increase in investor interest.

BankUnited reported earnings per share of $0.94 for the quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.09. This strong performance contributed to a return on equity of 9.18% and a net margin of 13.98%. The company also reported revenue of $288.2 million, exceeding analysts' expectations of $279.76 million.

The stock for BKU is currently priced at $50.35, reflecting an increase of 8.54% or $3.96. Today, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $47.75 and a high of $51.35. Notably, the stock has reached a new 52-week high of $51.29, while its 52-week low was $28.21. BKU has a market capitalization of approximately $3.78 billion.

Additionally, BankUnited announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on January 30th to shareholders of record as of January 9th. This dividend announcement is likely to attract income-focused investors, further supporting the stock's positive momentum.