Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.19
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
34.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
BKU Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
BKU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$1.19
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR7.6%
5Y CAGR6.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return46.6%
5Y Total Return8.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,84210Y ago$17,04420Y ago$21,510
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BKU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
BKU Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
BankUnited, Inc. distributes 34.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BKU has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.6% and 5-year CAGR of 6.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BKU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 8.4%, with dividends contributing 11.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,044 today.
BKU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.50
Avg/Payment$0.2750
Latest Change+6.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.3300 | ↑ +6.5% | 2.70% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 2.73% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 3.24% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 3.22% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +6.9% | 3.98% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 3.15% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 3.12% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 3.54% | Jul 31, 2024 |
BKU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
34.2% payout
Streak
8Y
6.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd BKUBankUnited, Inc. | $3.5B | 2.5% | 34.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
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 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.3B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.0B | 1.4% | 19.3% | 17 | Sustainable |
2nd  FHBFirst Hawaiian, Inc. | $3.4B | 3.8% | 47.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SBCFSeacoast Banking Cor… | $3.0B | 2.4% | 46.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.5% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
BKU Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.64 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.22 | 7.0% | 4 | $3.54 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $1.14 | 7.5% | 4 | $3.08 | 37.0% | 2.70x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $1.06 | 8.2% | 4 | $2.38 | 44.5% | 2.25x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.98 | 6.5% | 4 | $3.54 | 27.7% | 3.61x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.92 | 2.2% | 4 | $4.52 | 20.4% | 4.91x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $0.90 | 7.1% | 4 | $2.06 | 43.7% | 2.29x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.13 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.99 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.58 | 15.1% | 6.64x | 2.4% |
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Start ComparisonBKU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BKU stock.
How much dividend does BKU pay per share?
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BKU's next ex-dividend date?
BKU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BKU typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BKU's dividend safe?
BKU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.2% and FCF payout ratio of +24.5%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BKU a Dividend Payer?
Yes, BankUnited, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BKU pay dividends?
BankUnited, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BKU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BKU five years ago would be worth approximately $10,842 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BKU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BKU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.