BankUnited (BKU) Up on Q2 Earnings Beat, NIM & Deposits Rise

Earnings were aided by an increase in deposits. However, lower net interest income (NII) and non-interest income, loan balance, along with higher expenses, were the undermining factors. Quarterly net revenues were $250.2 million, down 4.5% year over year. However, the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $243.5 million. Non-interest expenses rose 8.6% to $157.7 million. The increase was mainly due to a rise in all the components except depreciation of operating lease equipment. Our estimate fo ...