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    Should Renewed Analyst Praise of BKU’s Capital Strength Reframe How Investors View Its Regional Bank Valuation?

    Simply Wall St·01/08/2026 14:37:40
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    • In early January 2026, several research firms reiterated positive views on BankUnited, highlighting the bank’s capital strength, including a 12.5% CET1 ratio, and an 8% year-over-year increase in tangible book value per share to US$39.27.
    • Analysts also pointed to regional banks’ potential to narrow their valuation gap with larger peers in 2026, which could elevate interest in BankUnited’s commercially focused, multi-market platform.
    • Building on this renewed analyst confidence, including favorable commentary on capital strength, we’ll examine how these developments may reshape BankUnited’s investment narrative.

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    BankUnited Investment Narrative Recap

    To own BankUnited today, you need to be comfortable with a commercially focused regional bank whose story hinges on credit quality and capital strength. Analysts see Q2 earnings as the next key catalyst, while rising nonperforming office loans and broader credit risk remain the biggest near term overhang. The recent analyst target hikes and emphasis on a 12.5% CET1 ratio do not remove that risk, but they do soften near term balance sheet concerns.

    Among the latest developments, Wells Fargo’s upgraded US$50 price target and focus on BankUnited’s 8% year over year tangible book value per share increase to US$39.27 are especially relevant. That commentary reinforces the idea that capital and book value trends could support renewed interest if regional banks continue to close the valuation gap with larger peers, even as investors watch Q2 results for signs that credit costs and office exposure are staying manageable.

    Yet, beneath the improving sentiment, investors should be aware that rising office related nonperforming loans could still...

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    BankUnited's narrative projects $1.3 billion revenue and $291.8 million earnings by 2028.

    Uncover how BankUnited's forecasts yield a $45.90 fair value, in line with its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Two fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community span from about US$45.90 up to over US$5.5 million, showing how far views can stretch. Set against rising office nonperforming loans and ongoing credit concerns, this wide spread underlines why you may want to compare several independent assessments before forming your own view.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.