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Bank of America (BAC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$28.11
-0.36 (-1.26%)
(As of 05/19/2023 08:47 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$28.03
$28.67
50-Day Range
$26.97
$30.56
52-Week Range
$26.32
$38.60
Volume
50.06 million shs
Average Volume
54.40 million shs
Market Capitalization
$224.01 billion
P/E Ratio
8.44
Dividend Yield
3.13%
Price Target
$36.77

Bank of America MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.44 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
30.8% Upside
$36.77 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.18% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.50
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.19mentions of Bank of America in the last 14 days
Based on 19 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$3.60 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-3.51%
From $3.42 to $3.30 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.90 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

185th out of 874 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

34th out of 83 stocks


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About Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) Stock

Bank of America has a rich history dating back to 1800 and even earlier. It was begun by immigrants as a group of separate and unrelated banks that, over the years, merged and grew together. One such is the Bank of Italy which was founded in 1904 by Amadeo Giannini to serve Italian immigrants that were facing discrimination. He later buys out the Banca de America e de Italia (Bank of America and Italy) which was also located in San Francisco. Over the years additional mergers and changes in Federal banking legislation, as well as the boom brought on by WWI and then WWII, helped boost the bank to national prominence.

Things turned sour, however, in 1998 with a major bond default that led to yet another merger, this time with Charlotte, NC-based Nations Bank to officially become the Bank of America that exists today. At the time, the merger was the largest bank merger in history and the company has only grown in the time since.

Other additions to the new Bank of America include MBNA (a major credit card operator), Fleet Boston (then the US 7th largest and one of its oldest banks), and Merril Lynch, now Merril, which was added to the group in 2008 to provide an investment banking branch. Together the company dominates as one of the Big Four Banks in America. Bank of America lays claim to nearly 11% of all US deposits which ranks in line with its peer group and Bank of America Securities is listed as the world’s 3rd largest investment bank.

Today, Bank of America Corporation provides banking and financial services for individuals, small businesses, institutions, corporations, and governments worldwide. The bank operates in three segments Consumer Banking, Global Wealth & Investment Management, and Global Banking bringing in a combined revenue greater than $90 billion in 2022.

As of 2022, Bank of America serves approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,200 retail financial centers. The bank also operates more than 16,000 ATMs and digital banking platforms with approximately 41 million active users.

Its Consumer Banking segment offers traditional banking and investment products for retail clients. These range from deposit accounts to savings, credit cards, consumer loans, and IRAs. The Global Wealth & Investment Management segment offers investment and wealth management solutions including, brokerage, banking, and trust and retirement products. The Global Banking segment provides lending products and services, including commercial loans and leases for businesses of all varieties. The Global Markets segment offers market-making, clearing, settlement, and custody services, as well as risk management, derivatives, and FX exchange services.

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BAC Stock News Headlines

Buffett's Latest Buys: What Stocks Is He Adding to His Portfolio? (BAC)
Berkshire Hathaway buys $13.2 billion stake in Occidental Petroleum. Capital One is a new large holding, while stakes in Bank of America and Citigroup increase.
Warren Buffett's company recommits to Bank of America stock while dumping other banks
Investor Warren Buffett recommitted to Bank of America during the first quarter while dumping two other bank stocks as part of a number of moves in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio
Sell Every Stock, Except ONE (Ticker Revealed)
We saw one of the longest bull markets in history, with the S&P surging well over 800% But now the chickens have come home to roost.
Do Bank Stocks Go Up When Interest Rates Rise? (BAC)
Rising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Learn more with MarketBeat.
Do Analysts' Price Targets Make Domino's Pizza Stock Look Tasty? (BAC)
Domino's Pizza stock is down almost 5% in a move after mixed earnings; however bullish analyst sentiment suggests that this could be a buy-the-dip opportunity
Best Bank Stocks to Invest in Ahead of Rising Interest Rates (BAC)
When rates climb, profit margins expand in banks. But what are the best bank stocks for your individual portfolio? Explore bank stocks with MarketBeat.
Growth vs Value Investing: What Are the Differences? (BAC)
What is growth vs value investing? You may want to consider both to have the right blend of value and growth for diversification in your portfolio.
Strong Demand Makes Cleveland-Cliffs an Undervalued Mid-Cap (BAC)
Cleveland-Cliffs stock is down despite a double earnings beat, but strong demand from the company’s largest sector may give investors a reason to look closer
Central Bank: “Final stage” beginning now
Our financial system is about to be transformed in a way that would’ve been unthinkable just a few years ago. And almost nobody is prepared for the chaos that follows.
Fifth Third Bancorp Remains Buoyant Among Regional Banks (BAC)
The Silicon Valley Bank bankruptcy shook the regional bank sector as investors panicked and depositors quickly transferred their money to larger financial
MarketBeat Week in Review – 4/17 - 4/21 (BAC)
Markets ended the week on a down note as further evidence that the markets are likely to continue to bounce around but could get a jolt from earnings next week
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BAC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/02/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Last Earnings
4/18/2023
Today
5/21/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/01/2023
Dividend Payable
6/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/17/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
National commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Employees
217,000
Year Founded
1998

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$36.77
High Stock Price Forecast
$47.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$29.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+30.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.44
Research Coverage
18 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$27.53 billion
Pretax Margin
24.57%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$115.05 billion
Cash Flow
$3.89 per share
Book Value
$31.60 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
7,969,150,000
Free Float
7,947,636,000
Market Cap
$224.01 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.36

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Key Executives

  • Brian T. Moynihan
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Alastair Borthwick
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Aditya Bhasin
    Chief Technology & Information Officer
  • Angela Rivers
    Senior Vice President
  • Steve D. Boland
    Chief Administrative Officer













BAC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Bank of America stock right now?

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of America in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BAC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BAC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Bank of America's stock price forecast for 2023?

18 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Bank of America's shares. Their BAC share price forecasts range from $29.00 to $47.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $36.77 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have BAC shares performed in 2023?

Bank of America's stock was trading at $33.12 at the start of the year. Since then, BAC shares have decreased by 15.1% and is now trading at $28.11.
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Are investors shorting Bank of America?

Bank of America saw a decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 92,570,000 shares, a decrease of 6.9% from the March 31st total of 99,400,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 58,350,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.6 days. Currently, 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Bank of America's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 17th 2023.
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How were Bank of America's earnings last quarter?

Bank of America Co. (NYSE:BAC) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 18th. The financial services provider reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.11. The financial services provider had revenue of $26.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $25.28 billion. Bank of America had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.72% and a net margin of 21.85%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 13.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.80 earnings per share.
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How often does Bank of America pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank of America?

Bank of America declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 26th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.22 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.13%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 1st.
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Is Bank of America a good dividend stock?

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.09%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 26.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BAC will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Brian T. Moynihan's approval rating as Bank of America's CEO?

10,089 employees have rated Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian T. Moynihan on Glassdoor.com. Brian T. Moynihan has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts Brian T. Moynihan in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bank of America own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bank of America investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), AT&T (T), Micron Technology (MU), General Electric (GE), Intel (INTC), Citigroup (C), Alibaba Group (BABA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC).

What is Bank of America's stock symbol?

Bank of America trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BAC."

Who are Bank of America's major shareholders?

Bank of America's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Berkshire Hathaway Inc (12.96%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.57%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.51%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.71%), Dodge & Cox (0.54%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.49%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew M Sieg, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Dean C Athanasia, Frank P Bramble, Matthew M Koder, Of America Corp /De/ Bank and Thong M Nguyen.
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How do I buy shares of Bank of America?

Shares of BAC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Bank of America's stock price today?

One share of BAC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $28.11.

How much money does Bank of America make?

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has a market capitalization of $224.01 billion and generates $115.05 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $27.53 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.33 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Bank of America have?

The company employs 217,000 workers across the globe.

Does Bank of America have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Bank of America: BA Continuum Costa Rica, BA Continuum India Private Limited, BA Continuum Singapore International Holdings Private Limited, BA Credit Card Funding, BA Electronic Data Processing (Guangzhou) Ltd., BAC Canada Finance Company, BAC North America Holding Company, BAL Investment & Advisory, BAMS Solutions, BANA Canada Funding Company Ltd., BANA Holding Corporation, Banc of America FSC Holdings, Banc of America Leasing & Capital, Banc of America Preferred Funding Corporation, Banc of America Public Capital Corp, Banc of America Securities Asia Limited, Bank of America California, Bank of America Custodial Services (Ireland) Limited, Bank of America Malaysia Berhad, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Multiplo S.A., Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Designated Activity Company, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America Mexico, Bank of America Singapore Limited, BankAmerica International Financial Corporation, Blue Ridge Investments, BofA Canada Bank, BofA Finance LLC, BofA Securities, BofAML EMEA Funding Limited, BofAML Jersey Holdings Limited, Boston Overseas Financial Corporation, CM Investment Solutions Limited, Catahoula-LaSalle Bank, Cherry Park LLC, Countrywide Financial Corporation, Countrywide Home Loans, DSP Merrill Lynch Limited, FIA Holdings S.a.r.l., Financial Data Services, First Franklin Financial Corporation, HealthLogic Systems, MBNA, ML Equity Solutions Jersey Limited, ML UK Capital Holdings Limited, Managed Account Advisors LLC, Merrill Lynch, Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, Merrill Lynch (Australia) Futures Limited, Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Merrill Lynch Argentina S.A., Merrill Lynch B.V., Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Limited, Merrill Lynch Canada Inc., Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Espana, Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Merrill Lynch Commodities, Merrill Lynch Commodities Canada, Merrill Lynch Corredores de Bolsa SpA, Merrill Lynch Credit Reinsurance Limited, Merrill Lynch Derivative Products AG, Merrill Lynch Equities (Australia) Limited, Merrill Lynch Equity S.a.r.l., Merrill Lynch Far East Limited, Merrill Lynch Financial Markets, Merrill Lynch Global Services Pte. Ltd., Merrill Lynch International, Merrill Lynch International & Co. C.V., Merrill Lynch Israel Ltd., Merrill Lynch Japan Finance GK, Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Merrill Lynch Luxembourg Finance S.A., Merrill Lynch Malaysian Advisory Sdn. Bhd., Merrill Lynch Markets (Australia) Pty. Limited, Merrill Lynch Markets Singapore Pte. Ltd., Merrill Lynch Mexico, Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp., Merrill Lynch Reinsurance Solutions LTD, Merrill Lynch S.A. Corretora de Titulos e Valores Mobiliarios, Merrill Lynch Securities (Taiwan) Ltd., Merrill Lynch Securities (Thailand) Limited, Merrill Lynch South Africa Proprietary Limited, Merrill Lynch Yatirim Bank A.S., Mortgages 1 Limited, Mortgages plc, NB Holdings Corporation, National Processing, OOO Merrill Lynch Securities, One Bryant Park LLC, PT Merrill Lynch Indonesia, PT Merrill Lynch Sekuritas Indonesia, Plano Partners, ReconTrust Company, U.S. Trust Company of Delaware, and Wave Lending Limited.
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How can I contact Bank of America?

Bank of America's mailing address is 100 N. TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE NC, 28255. The official website for the company is www.bankofamerica.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (704) 386-5681, via email at i_r@bankofamerica.com, or via fax at 704-386-8009.

This page (NYSE:BAC) was last updated on 5/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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