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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 2.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.8%, FCF Yield is 15%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
 
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -269%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -32%
 
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
  
4 Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 18%
  
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, Digital Payments, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 2.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.8%, FCF Yield is 15%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -269%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
4 Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 18%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and AI in Financial Services. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, Digital Payments, Show more.
6 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
7 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -32%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BKU Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points for why BankUnited (BKU) stock moved by 14.6% between August 31, 2025, and December 4, 2025: 1. BankUnited reported mixed third-quarter 2025 results on October 22, 2025, exceeding diluted earnings per share (EPS) estimates with $0.95 against a consensus of $0.89, despite a revenue miss. The report highlighted an expanded net interest margin of 3.00% and an improved credit profile, contributing to a solid operational performance despite an initial muted market reaction.

2. The formal appointment of James G. Mackey as the new Chief Financial Officer became effective on November 10, 2025, succeeding Leslie N. Lunak. This leadership change, announced earlier and solidified within the period, was seen as bringing a fresh outlook and contributing to positive investor sentiment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BKU Return-1%24%-18%-0%22%19%47%
Peers Return-2%12%-18%18%1%19%28%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BKU Win Rate58%58%42%50%42%60% 
Peers Win Rate22%25%28%35%27%51% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BKU Max Drawdown-61%-1%-21%-51%-23%-22% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-2%-23%-16%-10%-7% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, AVBC, LSBK, NU.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBKUS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-67.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven204.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-61.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven161.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven236 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-36.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven56.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven805 days120 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, AVBC, LSBK, NU


In The Past

BankUnited's stock fell -67.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/12/2021. A -67.2% loss requires a 204.8% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WU_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025WUWestern UnionDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.4%3.4%-0.4%
COIN_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025COINCoinbase GlobalMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
9.5%9.5%0.0%
PYPL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025PYPLPayPalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.1%0.1%-7.5%
V_11142025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11142025VVisaMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.1%-0.1%-2.7%
WD_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025WDWalker & DunlopDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-7.7%-7.7%-11.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WU_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025WUWestern UnionDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.4%3.4%-0.4%
COIN_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025COINCoinbase GlobalMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
9.5%9.5%0.0%
PYPL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025PYPLPayPalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.1%0.1%-7.5%
V_11142025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11142025VVisaMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-0.1%-0.1%-2.7%
WD_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025WDWalker & DunlopDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-7.7%-7.7%-11.0%

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Financials

BKUNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameBankUnit.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Mkt Price44.5611.3121.9516.4715.0917.4416.95
Mkt Cap3.30.30.2--84.21.8
Rev LTM1,0692696090268,967180
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM419-52020-843,65712
FCF 3Y Avg434-22916-52,31716
CFO LTM419-51920-443,94112
CFO 3Y Avg434-22818-52,50618

Growth & Margins

BKUNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameBankUnit.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Rev Chg LTM8.8%21.8%13.1%-2.1%23.7%13.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.3%31.6%-2.3%-0.0%70.1%3.3%
Rev Chg Q7.3%20.7%19.4%-16.5%20.4%19.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.8%4.7%4.6%-4.0%5.0%4.6%
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM39.2%-193.4%33.7%-4.2%17.4%44.0%25.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg42.7%-91.8%31.7%-19.2%37.8%31.7%
FCF/Rev LTM39.2%-193.4%33.0%-8.3%15.3%40.8%24.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg42.7%-91.9%27.6%-17.8%34.9%27.6%

Valuation

BKUNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameBankUnit.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Mkt Cap3.30.30.2--84.21.8
P/S2.61.12.7--7.42.6
P/EBIT-------
P/E10.54.911.6--28.811.1
P/CFO6.7-0.67.9--16.87.3
Total Yield11.9%20.2%13.5%--3.5%12.7%
Dividend Yield2.4%0.0%4.9%--0.0%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg20.3%-76.1%9.6%--4.3%6.9%
D/E0.82.60.2--0.00.5
Net D/E-2.71.8-4.5---0.4-1.5

Returns

BKUNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameBankUnit.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
1M Rtn9.6%9.4%5.5%7.2%7.0%8.1%7.6%
3M Rtn15.7%-6.0%13.0%9.1%13.4%17.0%13.2%
6M Rtn34.5%10.7%29.3%--46.1%31.9%
12M Rtn12.1%-14.3%32.6%--49.4%22.3%
3Y Rtn38.2%-24.8%8.7%--291.0%23.5%
1M Excs Rtn9.6%9.4%5.5%7.2%7.1%8.2%7.7%
3M Excs Rtn8.6%-12.1%4.9%1.3%9.3%11.9%6.7%
6M Excs Rtn19.8%-4.0%14.6%--31.3%17.2%
12M Excs Rtn-4.0%-30.2%21.1%--25.6%8.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-31.9%-94.1%-60.5%--240.5%-46.2%

FDIC Bank Data

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single segment961991930885900
Total961991930885900


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,638,700
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-10.3%
Average Daily Volume847,501
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.11
Basic Shares Quantity74,110,349
Short % of Basic Shares3.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025805202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024228202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241104202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024805202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024425202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023220202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231101202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023802202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022222202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221101202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022802202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021224202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0PAULS DOUGLAS J 7292025Sell38.793,500135,7651,675,922Form
1Richards Jay D.Officer of Subsidiary7292025Sell38.813,942152,9891,521,080Form
2DiGiacomo John N. 5292025Sell34.431,00034,430499,786Form
3LUNAK LESLIEChief Financial Officer5082025Sell33.5622,776764,2922,010,025Form
4SOBTI SANJIV 3172025Buy32.831,00032,830715,103Form