Core Viewpoint - BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU) has shown strong financial performance, leading to positive analyst sentiment and increased stock price targets Financial Performance - BankUnited reported earnings per share of $0.94 for the quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.09 [3][6] - The company achieved a return on equity of 9.18% and a net margin of 13.98% [3] - Revenue for the quarter was $288.2 million, surpassing analysts' expectations of $279.76 million [3] Stock Performance - The stock price of BKU is currently at $50.35, reflecting an increase of 8.54% or $3.96 [4] - The stock reached a new 52-week high of $51.29, with a low of $28.21 in the past year [4] - During mid-day trading, BKU peaked at $50.32, with a trading volume exceeding 300,000 shares [2] Analyst Ratings - Barclays maintained a "Positive" grade for BKU, raising the price target from $47 to $55 [1][6] - The stock was rated as a "hold" by Barclays at the time of the price target increase [1] Dividend Announcement - BankUnited announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on January 30th to shareholders of record as of January 9th [5][6] - This dividend is expected to attract income-focused investors, supporting the stock's positive momentum [5]