BankUnited Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase

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BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), a bank holding company based in Miami Lakes, Florida, has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 30th to shareholders of record as of April 10th, representing a 6.5% increase from the previous quarter's dividend of $0.31 per share.

Why it matters

BankUnited's dividend increase signals the bank's financial strength and confidence in its future performance. As a regional bank focused on commercial and industrial lending, as well as residential mortgages, the dividend hike reflects BankUnited's ability to generate consistent earnings and returns for its shareholders.

The details

The ex-dividend date for the $0.33 per share dividend is April 10th. BankUnited has raised its dividend every year for the past 4 years, with an average annual increase of 0.1% over the last 3 years. The bank's payout ratio is 35.2%, indicating its dividend is well-covered by earnings, and analysts expect the company to earn $3.41 per share next year, which would result in a future payout ratio of 36.4%.

• BankUnited declared the quarterly dividend on March 26, 2026.
• The dividend will be paid on April 30, 2026.
• The ex-dividend date is April 10, 2026.

What’s next

Investors who own BKU stock on the April 10th record date will be eligible to receive the $0.33 per share dividend payment on April 30th.