BankUnited cuts 2026 net interest income growth outlook to 5%-6% - BKU News | RalliesBankUnited cuts 2026 net interest income growth outlook to 5%-6%
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BKU• BankUnited trims 2026 growth outlook while lifting NIM guidance
- BankUnited lifted 2026 guidance for full-year NIM to 3.08%, forecasting 4Q NIM of 3.15% versus 3.2% previously.
- Net interest income growth outlook cut to 5%-6% from 9%; revenue growth trimmed to 5%-6% from 8%.
- Loan growth view reduced to 1%-2% from 2%, reflecting core loans at 4%-5% versus 6% previously.
- Credit provision outlook raised to USD 68 million-USD 72 million; expense growth lifted to 5% from 4%.
- Forecast assumes one Fed funds rate increase in 4Q; plans to use remaining USD 146 million buyback capacity by year-end.
