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Bank of America (BAC)

56.47

+0.60 (1.07%)

as of Jun 16, 2026, 1:32:41 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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BUY

Lots of upside in BAC and he expects this to return to $35. He likes it now.

BUY

BAC vs. Wells Fargo Both are well-run, with BAC trading at a slightly lower multiple, so he favours BAC. Also, Wells has a scandal to still deal with it and management issues, which is why he's stayed away from it. A rising yield curve boosts all the US banks, so that's's now a headwind as rate increases slow down. Both benefit from a strong US economy.

HOLD

They move with the market, and he thinks the Dow is toppy now. No reason to sell North American banks. The only reason to sell it now is to buy it back cheaper later.

BUY

JPM is the best of the pacl, while BAC is more a value play. He owns JP Morgan instead, run by a super CEO. Any portfolio should own one US bank. You can't go wrong with BAC. It's undervalued now.

COMMENT

He owns three US banks and one Canadian. He owns WFC-N instead of BAC-N, when it the market became worried about management changes there that created an oversold situation. BAC-N is a fine one as well.

TOP PICK

12% EPS growth. 9x earnings. 1x price-to-book. Return on tangible common equity is 16%. He feels there's more to follow as they gain market share. (Analysts’ price target is $32.63)

DON'T BUY

Bank of America vs Citigroup. There's some good opportunities but maybe not something you want to invest in right now. Deposits competition is heating up. Net interest margin moving the wrong way. Deposits costs are higher. Credit isn't terrible right now. Not that the banks are a terrible spot, you're probably going to do fine. Dividends are totally safe. But is this really going to get you a great return right now? Better places to be, and probably better countries.

SELL ON STRENGTH

For a trade for a couple of months you would be okay. We need this end of cycle to happen before the recession. He is looking to sell into strength.

DON'T BUY

BNS-T vs. BAC-N. He owns the Canadian banks. Most of the US banks have been bankrupt in his career. Canadian banks are better regulated. You might make more money in the US within a couple of years but not after 5 years.

BUY

Absolutely likes US banks. Thinks you can own both Canadian and US banks. JP Morgan has held up better than Goldman, though his clients own both. He'd absolutely buy BAC or JP Morgan, because recession fears are overblown, interest rates will go up slowly in US and this will benefit the banks. Valuations are quite attractive, balance sheets are better.

COMMENT

BAC or JPM? He owns JP Morgan, but likes BAC as well. Overall, JP Morgan has been a premium bank in the US since the recession. The US banks are trading extremely cheap -- he likes both.

BUY

Good buying opportunity from a short-term perspective. Has a bottom, with an emotional drop down to $22 level. Nice little rebound today, along with the rest of the market. Would expect it to do well. If it can get above $26, looks much more attractive for mid-term. Have to be aware that we've seen big days like this in the past followed by bigger drops. $24 is a good exit point for short-term traders.

BUY

He's long owned BAC. The entire growth has pulled back, because of interest rates not rising as much as expected. BAC is in good shape. If the US economy does well, this will do well. Likely dividend increases.

TOP PICK

He's bullish US banks. Sept. 30 earnings were $7.2 billion, enough to double their dividend without making much impact on their balance sheet. They're putting up incredible earnings despite a rising yield curve enviroment. And there have been two rate hikes since Sept. 30. He bought it cheap at $12. (Analysts’ price target is $33.80)

HOLD

Financials have been hit hard. With a 4-year cycle reset, this area should outperform, especially in the first year of the new cycle. This is an attractive entry point, it's down 33%. If you hold it, don't sell.

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