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Bank of America (BAC)

55.87

-0.15 (0.27%)

as of Jun 15, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 15, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 25 opinions in the last 12 months.

Bank of America (BAC) has demonstrated strong financial performance, reporting a 17% increase in profits and achieving its best earnings per share (EPS) in nearly two decades. Analysts express optimism about the bank's guidance and potential upside, estimating a price target as high as $62.74. Despite facing headwinds from economic concerns, such as private credit worries, experts agree that BAC is well-positioned to benefit from a favorable interest rate environment, especially if the yield curve steepens. The bank's valuation remains attractive, trading at about 11 times earnings, and is regarded as having solid fundamentals and a robust growth trajectory, making it a compelling choice in the financial sector. However, some caution against buying at current levels, suggesting a wait-and-see approach for future investments.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Undervalued

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TOP PICK

New addition to their US large cap fund. Wanted to increase exposure to financial sector. Higher interest rates are positive for financials and they are still inexpensive. BAC is the most sensitive to this. Higher rates and steeper yield curves are positive for banks. $1B of reserve will come back in as well since things were less bad than thought. (Analysts’ price target is $37.06)

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 30/20, Up 44.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BAC has achieved its $36 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position. With a stop at $30 for the remainder, this would all but guarantee a minimum investment return exceeding 32%.

HOLD

Likes the large, multi-centre banks. BAC is in the sweet spot, as it's the most sensitive to a steeper yield curve. The longer end is rising, and the Fed doesn't have as much control over this. The spread is rising, so the banks can make more money on interest income. Stay with it.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 30/20, Up 31.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BAC is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $25) to $30. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return exceeding 20%.

TOP PICK

10% of all U.S. deposits is with BAC. Net interest income is lower because of very low interest rates though is stabilizing. It trades at 1.1x book and pays a 2.3% dividend. Has a great balance sheet, and credit card, investment banking and wealth management businesses. They've done a good job cutting costs. The CEO steered them out of the difficult post-2009 era. Banking cost structures will change a lot in coming years due to blockchain. (Analysts’ price target is $35.69)

COMMENT

It pulled back 3% Friday, but doesn't expect it to much after it reports next week. US banks need to deliver a blow-out to impress investors. A simple beat isn't enough.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 30/20, Up 21.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK in BAC continues to do well. We are recommending setting a trailing stop at $25, just above the initial recommending entry level.

TOP PICK

Not cheap, at 11x earnings. CEO is undervalued. He's brought costs in line and improved retail side by spending on tech. In that sweet spot to take advantage of virtual banking. Great wealth management, credit card, and retail franchise businesses. Will continue to grow. Yield is 2.41%. (Analysts’ price target is $30.00)

HOLD

Trend of falling rates was not favourable to banks. Times are changing. Rotation towards cyclicality. Some inflation is coming. Fed can control the short end of the curve, but not so much the long end. BAC is most sensitive to a steep yield curve. Just be patient. Good spot to be.

DON'T BUY

BAC vs. Canadian banks Prefers the Canadian banks. They over-reserved on Covid losses, so there should be some earnings recovery in 2021-22. This hasn't happened with the US banks. Regulators still hate the US banks because of 2008. Canada is a cleaner environment for banks, and any of them would do.

BUY

He owns the big American banks. BAC has more of a retail operation than its investment. They did a good job turning around with its acquisitions. Well-positioned. They've held back in paying their dividends because of restrictions, and can't increase dividends or do buybacks. Overall, though, the banks are in good shape. He's been adding to his holding.

TOP PICK

Huge chunk of US retail deposits. Fantastic investment banking francise. CEO has done well navigating problems. Well capitalized. Trading at 0.8% of book value. Compelling opportunity. Exceptionally well run. Default rates not that bad. Growth is happening. Dividend sustainable. Election outcome won't have a negative impact. Yield is 3.01%. (Analysts’ price target is $27.77)

TOP PICK

It has a 3% dividend yield and trades at 0.8-0.9 times book value. They increased profitability by reducing costs. They took less of a loan loss provision than the other banks. They have a great balance sheet and will continue to pay their dividend. They have a great capital markets and wealth management business. (Analysts’ price target is $27.91)

WEAK BUY

All the US banks are faced with a question of credit quality. How many defaults will there be? We don't know. But the banks are cheap, between 11-15x earnings, with a dividend. Hard to tell if the reserves will be enough. One strategy might be to buy 2 or 3, instead of just one. The sector is undervalued right now.

DON'T BUY

What is BAC's exposure to CLOs and is it risky? CLO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collateralized_loan_obligation Doesn't know if they have an above-average exposure to CLOs, but why own any US bank now? What will happen to loan losses and low interest rates? Banks don't do well with low rates, unless the rates rise, but he doesn't see that happening, at least not much higher than present.

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