Unicaja Banco, S.A.

BME:UNI Stock Report

Market Cap: €8.3b

Unicaja Banco Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Unicaja Banco is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.36% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

5.4%

Dividend yield

0.04%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
Future Dividend Yield6.7%
Dividend Growth21.7%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio71%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jul 01

UNI: Future Returns Will Rely On Tight Execution Against Mid 2s Expectations

The analyst price target for Unicaja Banco has been raised from €2.61 to €2.83. Analysts point to updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the basis for the change, supported by recent incremental price target increases from several research houses.
Analysis Article Jun 20

Unicaja Banco (BME:UNI) Stock Could Be 21% Overvalued After Green Note Buyback Plan

Unicaja Banco (BME:UNI) has launched a cash offer to repurchase its €500 million green senior non-preferred notes due 2027, and is planning a new euro-denominated green note to refinance the operation. See our latest analysis for Unicaja Banco. Unicaja Banco’s recent green note repurchase comes as the stock trades at €3.154, with a 30-day share price return of 13.78% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 76.36%, suggesting momentum has been building over both shorter and longer periods. If...
Narrative Update Jun 17

UNI: Raised 2026 Earnings Guidance And Price Objectives Will Shape Future Share Price

Unicaja Banco's analyst price target has been nudged higher to €2.90 from €2.75, as analysts adjust their models to reflect slightly different fair value estimates and updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Unicaja Banco points to a cautiously constructive stance, with several bullish analysts lifting their valuation work and nudging price targets higher.
Narrative Update Jun 03

UNI: Reaffirmed 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support Higher Fair Value

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Unicaja Banco from €3.09 to €3.29, reflecting updated assumptions on growth, profitability and P/E multiples that align with recent price target increases from several research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of higher price targets for Unicaja Banco, which lines up with the updated fair value estimate.
Narrative Update May 19

UNI: Cautious Outlook Will Persist Despite Higher Earnings Guidance For 2026

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Unicaja Banco has been raised to €2.30 from €1.60. Analysts cite updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, following a series of recent target increases and rating changes from major firms.
Narrative Update Jan 24

UNI: Future Returns Will Depend On Executing Against Tighter Mid €2 Expectations

Analysts have lifted their price target for Unicaja Banco to about €2.61 from €2.44, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, in line with recent target moves from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent target moves cluster in a relatively tight band around €2.20 to €2.60.
Narrative Update Jan 09

UNI: Reassessed Earnings Power Will Support Higher Fair Value Per Share

Analysts have lifted their price target on Unicaja Banco, reflecting updated fair value estimates of €3.09 per share, supported by recent target increases from €2 to €2.20 and from €2.25 to €2.55, alongside revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more constructive stance on Unicaja Banco, with bullish analysts lifting their fair value estimates into a €2.20 to €2.55 range.
Narrative Update Dec 23

UNI: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution As Re-Rating Appears Unlikely

The analyst price target for Unicaja Banco has been modestly raised to approximately EUR 2.44 from EUR 2.39, as analysts factor in slightly higher expected profitability and future earnings multiples despite generally cautious ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a mixed but incrementally constructive stance on Unicaja Banco, with modest target price upgrades offset by cautious rating profiles.
Narrative Update Dec 09

UNI: Future Performance Will Depend On Execution As Upside Appears Limited

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Unicaja Banco, reflecting incremental upward revisions from EUR 2 to EUR 2.20 and from EUR 2.25 to EUR 2.55, as they acknowledge improving earnings that are, however, viewed as largely priced in. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautiously balanced stance on Unicaja Banco, with modest target price increases paired with restrained ratings and an emphasis on limited re-rating potential at current levels.
Narrative Update Nov 24

UNI: Future Performance Will Hinge On Execution Amid Balanced Earnings Outlook

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Unicaja Banco to €2.39 from €2.10. They cite stronger revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a modest decrease in the discount rate as key drivers for the upward adjustment in the price target.
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New Narrative Dec 27

Strong Mutual Fund Growth And Stable Deposit Costs Will Boost Net Interest Margins

Strong mutual fund growth boosts asset management revenue, alongside stable deposit costs improving potential net interest margins for Unicaja Banco.

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: UNI has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.

Growing Dividend: UNI's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 8 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Unicaja Banco Dividend Yield vs Market
How does UNI dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (UNI)5.4%
Market Bottom 25% (ES)1.8%
Market Top 25% (ES)5.2%
Industry Average (Banks)3.4%
Analyst forecast (UNI) (up to 3 years)6.7%

Notable Dividend: UNI's dividend (5.36%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Spanish market (1.82%).

High Dividend: UNI's dividend (5.36%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Spanish market (5.23%)


Current Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (70.9%), UNI's dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Future Payout to Shareholders

Future Dividend Coverage: UNI's dividends in 3 years are forecast to be covered by earnings (80% payout ratio).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/06 04:05
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/03 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Unicaja Banco, S.A. is covered by 25 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Javier Esteban LarioBanco de Sabadell. S.A.
Jesús Gómez DominguezBanco Santander
Cecilia Romero ReyesBarclays