BKU
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BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) closed at $46.59 as of 2026-05-01, trading 45.9% above its 200-week moving average of $31.93. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 43.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 748 weeks of data, BKU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BKU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +9.5%.
With a market cap of $3.4 billion, BKU is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 9.2%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Over the past 14.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BKU would have grown to $298, compared to $703 for the S&P 500. BKU has returned 7.9% annualized vs 14.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -34.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BKU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BKU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying BKU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.9% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +17.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 79% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +34.2% vs +42.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BKU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BKU has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +9.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Mar 2012 | 10 | 7.8% | +12.6% | +206.5% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 16 | 7.0% | +10.7% | +195.2% |
| Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 | 8 | 5.0% | +39.8% | +194.0% |
| Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 | 1 | 0.6% | +14.8% | +110.5% |
| Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | 6 | 5.5% | +20.8% | +106.9% |
| Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 1 | 2.6% | +27.0% | +96.0% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2019 | 16 | 16.4% | +0.9% | +77.3% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 2 | 6.0% | -41.1% | +83.1% |
| May 2019 | Oct 2019 | 21 | 9.0% | -51.8% | +72.6% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 44 | 57.5% | +9.2% | +74.0% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 1 | 2.8% | +5.6% | +62.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Dec 2023 | 40 | 49.8% | -1.6% | +79.6% |
| Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | 27 | 20.0% | +28.4% | +70.1% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 7.2% | +58.1% | +62.9% |
| Average | 14 | — | +9.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BKU below its 200-week moving average?
No. BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is currently 45.9% above its 200-week moving average of $31.93. It would need to fall to $31.93 to cross below the line.
What is BKU's 200-week moving average price?
BankUnited, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $31.93 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BKU drops below its 200-week moving average?
BKU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +9.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is BKU a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BKU as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 48. Return on equity is 9.2%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BKU compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.3 years, $100 invested in BKU would have grown to $298, compared to $703 for the S&P 500. That's 7.9% annualized vs 14.6% for the index. BKU has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BKU pay a dividend?
Yes. BankUnited, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 283.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01