BKU Dividend History & Yield
BankUnited, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (in 75 days) | Jan 22, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 (in 166 days) | Apr 23, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 9, 2027 (in 257 days) | Jul 23, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 8, 2027 (in 348 days) | Oct 22, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BKU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.32 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BKU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 910 | $39,609 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,546 | $198,045 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,091 | $396,091 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.03%. $10,000 in BKU would currently pay about $303 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BKU dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.31 | +6.9% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +7.4% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +8.0% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +8.7% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2021 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2021 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
BKU dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Raised 6.5% | $0.31 | $0.33 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BKU scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About BankUnited, Inc.
BankUnited, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for BankUnited, a national banking association that provides a range of banking services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, such as checking, money market deposit, and savings accounts; certificates of deposit; and treasury, payments and cash management services. Its loans portfolio includes commercial loans, including equipment loans, secured and unsecured lines of credit, formula-based lines of credit, owner-occupied commercial real estate term loans and lines of credit, mortgage warehouse lines, subscription finance facilities, letters of credit, commercial credit cards, small business administration and U.S.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Regional. First dividend on our records: Mar 30, 2011. 63 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BKU dividend FAQ
When is BKU's next ex-dividend date?
BKU's next ex-dividend date is Jan 8, 2027 (in 75 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.33 per share, expected on Jan 22, 2027.
How often does BKU pay dividends?
BKU pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.33 per share with an ex-date of Oct 9, 2026.
What is BKU's dividend yield?
BKU's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.98%, based on $1.30 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.32 per share, is 3.03%.
How much does BKU pay per share?
BKU pays about $0.33 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.32 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.00 a year.
Has BKU grown or cut its dividend?
BKU has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.2% a year (+6.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BKU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.03%, you would need about 910 shares of BKU (roughly $39,609 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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