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Bank of America

52.25 USD
+0.12
0.23%
At close Updated Sep 19, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
52.23
-0.02
0.04%
1 day
0.23%
5 days
2.75%
1 month
8.67%
3 months
14.84%
6 months
23.79%
Year to date
17.97%
1 year
27.84%
5 years
113.53%
10 years
232.8%
 

About: Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.

Employees: 213,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,466 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

109% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 272 | Existing positions closed: 130

18% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 108 [Q1] → 127 (+19) [Q2]

14% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $227B [Q1] → $259B (+$32.7B) [Q2]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 3,169 [Q1] → 3,258 (+89) [Q2]

1.33% more ownership

Funds ownership: 71.5% [Q1] → 72.83% (+1.33%) [Q2]

6% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,357 | Existing positions reduced: 1,286

36% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $5B | Put options by funds: $7.81B

Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$49
6% downside
Avg. target
$54
3% upside
High target
$60
15% upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
75%
neutral
25%
negative
0%
Wells Fargo
Mike Mayo
$60
Overweight
Maintained
16 Sep 2025
Oppenheimer
Chris Kotowski
$57
Outperform
Maintained
30 Jul 2025
Truist Securities
John McDonald
$53
Buy
Maintained
9 Jul 2025
HSBC
Saul Martinez
$51
Hold
Downgraded
8 Jul 2025
RBC Capital
Gerard Cassidy
$53
Outperform
Maintained
30 Jun 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 65 articles about BAC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
10 hours ago
Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in October and November 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock:  Series of Preferred Stock Dividend per Shareor Depositary Share 1 Record Date Payment Date 7.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L $18.1250000 October 1 October 30 5.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series HH $0.3671875 October 1 October 24 4.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series NN $0.2734375 October 15 November 3 6.625% Fixed-Rate Reset Non- Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series OO $16.5625000 October 15 November 3 4.125% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series PP $0.2578125 October 15 November 3 4.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non- Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series RR $10.9375000 October 1 October 27 6.125% Fixed-Rate Reset Non- Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series TT $15.3125000 October 1 October 27 6.250% Fixed-Rate Reset Non- Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series UU $15.9722222 October 1 October 27 1  Each series of preferred stock, other than Series L, is represented by depositary shares.
Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in October and November 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
15 hours ago
BAC Agrees to Buy Santander's 100M Euro Real Estate Portfolio
Bank of America expands in Spain with a 100M euro real estate loan buy from Santander, as the Spanish bank pushes balance sheet cleanup.
BAC Agrees to Buy Santander's 100M Euro Real Estate Portfolio
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
16 hours ago
Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make Bank of America (BAC) a Stock to Watch
The Zacks Focus List offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks and build a winning investment portfolio. Here's why you should take advantage.
Earnings Growth & Price Strength Make Bank of America (BAC) a Stock to Watch
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
17 hours ago
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals More Easing: What Does This Mean for Banks?
JPMorgan, Bank of America and peers hit new highs as Fed rate cuts fuel optimism for stronger NII and asset quality gains in the near term.
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals More Easing: What Does This Mean for Banks?
Neutral
New York Post
20 hours ago
Bank of America boss Brian Moynihan is finally getting religion on risk-taking — here's why
Moynihan is known for his wokeness (strict adherence to DEI until recently and "debanking" conservatives over the years including President Trump). He's also known for a plodding and overly cautious management style.
Bank of America boss Brian Moynihan is finally getting religion on risk-taking — here's why
Negative
Reuters
yesterday
US Justice Department says Bank of America Securities resolves criminal investigation
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that the Bank of America Securities resolved a criminal investigation involving alleged market manipulation schemes by former employees.
US Justice Department says Bank of America Securities resolves criminal investigation
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
yesterday
Post-Rate Cut Rally: 3 Bank Stocks to Watch as They Hit New Highs
C, BAC and CFG hit fresh highs yesterday after the Fed's first rate cut since December 2024 boosted investor optimism.
Post-Rate Cut Rally: 3 Bank Stocks to Watch as They Hit New Highs
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Bank of America (BAC) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
Bank of America (BAC) closed at $51.4 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.46% move from the prior day.
Bank of America (BAC) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
Neutral
Reuters
2 days ago
Big US banks lower prime lending rates after Fed rate cut
Major U.S. lenders lowered a key interest rate on Wednesday, providing U.S. consumers a reprieve on borrowing costs, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year.
Big US banks lower prime lending rates after Fed rate cut
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
BofA Increases Military Hiring by 10,000, Expands Community College Hiring, Adds Jobs in New Financial Centers
Hiring Underscores Bank's Commitment to Skills-Based Hiring, Creating Long-Term Career Options, and Expanding Economic Opportunity Across the Country CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced an increase to its military hiring, committing to add 10,000 more individuals with military backgrounds over the next five years as the bank strengthens its focus on skills-based hiring and its commitment to creating new opportunities, and supporting the growth of the U.S. economy.
BofA Increases Military Hiring by 10,000, Expands Community College Hiring, Adds Jobs in New Financial Centers
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