BankUnited Stock Soars 45% in 6 Months: Should You Buy BKU Now?

BankUnited Inc.'s (BKU) shares have skyrocketed 45% in the past six months and are currently trading just 3.8% below its 52-week high of $39.51 touched on July 31. The stock has outperformed the industry, the S&P 500 Index and its close peers Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) , Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) and Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH) . Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Six-Month Price Performance Chart BKU's sustained emphasis on improving the deposit ...