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BankUnited, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 22 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and EPS declined on quarter: Net income was $61.9 million and diluted EPS $0.83, against $69.3 million and $0.90 in the fourth quarter. PPNR was $106.3 million, against $115.4 million. ROA was 0.72% and ROE 8.1%. Source
  • Margin down 7 bps on quarter: Net interest margin was 2.99%, down 7 basis points from 3.06% in the fourth quarter and up 18 basis points from 2.81% in 1Q 2025. Management attributed the quarter-on-quarter decline to asset repricing. Source
  • Total loans fell $139 million on quarter: Total loans were $24.13 billion, down $139 million from the prior quarter and up $145 million from a year earlier. Management cited seasonally low commercial volume and runoff of non-core loans. Source
  • Credit quality metrics improved: Criticized and classified loans fell $146 million, or 12%, on the quarter. Non-performing loans fell $98 million, or 26%. Source
  • Net charge-offs elevated on two loans: Annualized net charge-offs were 0.61% of average loans, against 0.30% in the fourth quarter. Management attributed them to two loans in unrelated industries and geographies. Source
  • Expense flat excluding notable items: Non-interest expense was $167.4 million, down $5.4 million from the prior quarter. Management said it was largely flat after adjusting for notable items. Source
  • CET1 ratio down 10 bps to 12.2%: The CET1 ratio was 12.2% for BankUnited, Inc., down 10 basis points from the prior quarter. The CET1 ratio for BankUnited, N.A. was 12.9%. The tangible common equity ratio was 8.3%. Source
  • Buybacks of $60.0 million in quarter: About 1.3 million shares were repurchased for $60.0 million at an average of $46.15. The fourth quarter had about 1.1 million shares repurchased for $44.8 million. Source

“Despite a seasonally slow quarter, we continue to gather market share and position the Company for improved profitability and growth.”

Rajinder Singh, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly common dividend per share SourceFuture quarterly dividends$0.33 per common shareKept

Results and growth drivers

  • Net income and EPS declined on quarter: Net income was $61.9 million and diluted EPS $0.83, against $69.3 million and $0.90 in the fourth quarter. PPNR was $106.3 million, against $115.4 million. ROA was 0.72% and ROE 8.1%. Source
  • Net interest income fell on quarter, rose on year: Net interest income was $249.0 million, down $9.2 million from the prior quarter and up $15.8 million, or 7%, from 1Q 2025. The release notes the first quarter is typically seasonally lower. Source
  • Diluted share count kept falling: Weighted average diluted shares were 73.9 million, down from 74.1 million in the fourth quarter and 74.4 million a year earlier, reflecting repurchases. Source

Net interest margin and funding

  • Margin down 7 bps on quarter: Net interest margin was 2.99%, down 7 basis points from 3.06% in the fourth quarter and up 18 basis points from 2.81% in 1Q 2025. Management attributed the quarter-on-quarter decline to asset repricing. Source
  • Seasonal NIDDA decline raised wholesale reliance: Seasonal decline in non-interest-bearing deposits through the quarter increased reliance on higher-cost wholesale funding, including brokered deposits. Source
  • Deposit cost eased to 2.12%: Average cost of deposits fell 0.06% to 2.12%. The spot APY was 2.09%, down from 2.10% in the prior quarter. Source
  • NIDDA is 30% of deposits: Non-interest-bearing deposits were 30% of total deposits. They fell $166 million on the quarter, which the release attributes mainly to seasonality, and rose $875 million, or 11%, from a year earlier. Source
  • Brokered-excluded deposits up, wholesale down: Deposits excluding brokered rose $277 million on the quarter and $1.4 billion on the year. Wholesale funding fell $70 million on the quarter and $749 million on the year. Source

“The Company's funding profile continued to improve during the quarter, driven by growth in non-brokered deposits and reduction in wholesale funding.”

BankUnited, Inc., press release

Loans and portfolio mix

  • Total loans fell $139 million on quarter: Total loans were $24.13 billion, down $139 million from the prior quarter and up $145 million from a year earlier. Management cited seasonally low commercial volume and runoff of non-core loans. Source
  • Core loans flat on quarter, up on year: Core loans rose $9 million on the quarter and $906 million from a year earlier. The year-on-year shift reflects a move toward commercial lending as residential balances declined. Source
  • CRE and warehouse lending grew, C&I shrank: CRE rose $76 million and mortgage warehouse lending rose $77 million during the quarter. Commercial and industrial fell $144 million on seasonal patterns. Source
  • Residential balances kept declining: Residential loans fell to $6.86 billion from $6.98 billion, which management described as consistent with its balance-sheet strategy. Source

Credit quality and allowance

  • Credit quality metrics improved: Criticized and classified loans fell $146 million, or 12%, on the quarter. Non-performing loans fell $98 million, or 26%. Source
  • Net charge-offs elevated on two loans: Annualized net charge-offs were 0.61% of average loans, against 0.30% in the fourth quarter. Management attributed them to two loans in unrelated industries and geographies. Source
  • Provision slightly lower than prior quarter: Provision for credit losses was $24.6 million, against $25.6 million in the prior quarter. The main factor was higher specific reserves on two C&I loans. Source
  • Coverage of non-performing loans rose: ACL to non-performing loans rose to 75.90% from 58.99%. ACL to total loans fell to 0.87% from 0.91%, and the ACL ended the quarter at $208.8 million. Source
  • Non-performing asset ratio fell to 0.79%: Non-performing assets were 0.79% of total assets, including 0.10% for the guaranteed portion of SBA loans, against 1.08% in the prior quarter. Source

Non-interest income and expense

  • Non-interest income down on capital markets: Non-interest income was $24.7 million, down $5.3 million from the prior quarter, and up $2.4 million from a year earlier. The year-on-year rise reflects a $3.3 million securities gain. Source
  • Expense flat excluding notable items: Non-interest expense was $167.4 million, down $5.4 million from the prior quarter. Management said it was largely flat after adjusting for notable items. Source
  • Compensation drove year-on-year expense rise: Employee compensation and benefits were $96.7 million, up from $90.0 million in the fourth quarter and $82.7 million a year earlier. The release names this as the main year-on-year driver. Source
  • Notable items netted to $1.3 million: Pre-tax notable items totaled a net $1.3 million, combining $5.4 million of compensation-related items with a $6.7 million release of the FDIC special assessment accrual. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio down 10 bps to 12.2%: The CET1 ratio was 12.2% for BankUnited, Inc., down 10 basis points from the prior quarter. The CET1 ratio for BankUnited, N.A. was 12.9%. The tangible common equity ratio was 8.3%. Source
  • AOCI loss widened on securities: Accumulated other comprehensive loss fell by $13.5 million, mainly from higher unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities. Source
  • Buybacks of $60.0 million in quarter: About 1.3 million shares were repurchased for $60.0 million at an average of $46.15. The fourth quarter had about 1.1 million shares repurchased for $44.8 million. Source
  • Tangible book value per share up 7%: Tangible book value per share was $40.05, up 7% year over year and down from $40.14 at the prior quarter-end. Source

Balance sheet and liquidity

  • Total assets rose to $35.4 billion: Total assets were $35.4 billion, up from $35.0 billion at December 31, 2025. Total deposits were $29.4 billion at quarter-end. Source
  • Loans-to-deposits ratio eased: Loans to deposits was 82.3%, down from 82.7% at year-end 2025 and 85.5% a year earlier. Source
  • Funding mix and liquidity described as ample: Management described the balance sheet as reflecting an improved funding mix and ample liquidity. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source2.99%, down from 3.06% in the prior quarter
Net interest income Source$249.0 million, down $9.2 million on quarter
Loans Source$24.13 billion, down $139 million on quarter
Deposits SourceExcluding brokered, up $277 million on quarter and $1.4 billion on year
Deposit costs Source2.12% average cost, down 0.06%
Provision for credit losses Source$24.6 million
Net charge-offs Source0.61% of average loans, annualized, up from 0.30%
Nonperforming assets Source0.79% of total assets, down from 1.08%
CET1 ratio Source12.2%, down 10 bps

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Lower SOFR and Fed funds rates further reduced asset yields, which management cited as a factor in the margin decline. Source
  • Financial: Specific reserves on two C&I loans were the largest single factor in the provision, so credit costs were concentrated in a few borrowers. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said wholesale funding declined, reflecting continued balance-sheet repositioning, and did not give a status against a stated target. Source

Other quarters

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