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Bank of America (BAC)

61.69

-0.17 (0.27%)

as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 22, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 24 opinions in the last 12 months.

Bank of America (BAC) is currently viewed positively by various experts, highlighting its strong earnings potential amidst a favorable financial landscape. With last quarter's profit growth of 17%, the bank has seen its best earnings per share (EPS) in nearly two decades, buoyed by a favorable yield curve and improved net interest margins. While still trailing behind JPMorgan (JPM), BAC is recognized for its stability and potential for share buybacks or dividends due to loosening regulations. Although some experts express caution regarding market valuations and suggest there are better opportunities elsewhere, there remains optimism about BAC's resilience and growth trajectory. Waiting for a market pullback before investing is generally advised, but experts see BAC as a solid core holding within the U.S. banking sector.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

He likes the sector and this stock. Good valuation and decent long-term growth. Caveat: In the US, there's a growing emphasis on debt. Like 2007-8, if we were to see a debt issue emerge again, the banks would take it on the chin. Governance of US banks is good now. He's looking at this. It's one of the sounder stocks in this sector.

TOP PICK

Trading at 10x earning and at book value with a 6% increase in interest income. Even during flat interest rates, banks still make money. With each 1% interest rate rise, the banks will make $2.8 billion or 30-cents per share. The U.S. banks will bounce back. (Analysts’ price target is $34.39)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 04/17, Down 3%) Sold his shares to deploy cash into credit card companies. A re-allocation. But he prefers American banks over Canadian (stronger economy there, more stable, worries of loan losses in Canada).

BUY

Buy a long call option in January? Yes, go ahead. He just bought the January 27 option.

BUY

BAC vs. Canadian banks He likes the large-cap US names. With BAC you get a domestic US bank that pays a 2.10% dividend that will grow; and they will do share buybacks over time. Caveat: don't overweight banks. Vs. Canadian banks, the American economy is stronger than ours and U.S. banks enjoys a lighter regulatory environment, so he prefers U.S. banks.

TOP PICK

Has long owned this. It's corrected and he bought because the US banks will do well as America normalizes its yield curve. Pays a 2.2% yield. Regulations are still coming off that will benefit all banks. has the potential to increase dividends and earnings. He's added to his position recently. His favourite U.S. bank. (Analysts’ price target is $34.41)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 05/17, Down 2%) The problem with US banks is they don't pay dividends. So, in a weak market, how would investors view these stocks? Vs. Canadian banks, the American ones are cheaper on a P/B basis. But American banks know how to find trouble like 10 years ago.

TOP PICK

The market is preparing for a major recession in the US next year – which he completely disagrees with. His model price is $30. They have had two dividend increases in the last two years. Yield 2.2%. (Analysts’ price target is $34.41)

BUY

BAC vs. PRUDENTIAL If both benefit from wider rates, the spreads will widen for U.S. banks, which have been
pulling back. BAC has A 10% market share in the U.S. which is as big as the entire Canadian banking system. BAC has lot of exposure to the plain mortgage side where spreads should expand. Be patient and you'll see earnings and dividends. U.S. lifecos should benefit, too, but so will Canadian ones like MFC-T (which is a good entry point now). He prefers American banks over their lifecos.

BUY

It's come down a lot after a big run. It should advance again. Their Q3 report was decent, a beat. They're on track to meet their full-year guidance. It trades at 9.4x earnings and is well-capitalized. Little wrong here, but the banking sector is nervous because the Democrats could win and water down deregulation.

DON'T BUY

The conventional, safe American bank with a good balance between retail and investment banking. But we are in the late stages of the economic cycle. The U.S. economy is strong, but this year's gains were spurred by last year's tax cuts. So what's the catalyst for 2019? BAC's lending book has to accept more risk going forward. This isn't the time to load up on U.S. financials. Be cautious. We're late in the cycle.

COMMENT

De-regulation is a tailwind for U.S. banks, but loan growth is a challenge. BAC is a lot less risky now than a decade ago. They will return capital to shareholders. The American economy is strong. But keep an eye on this and the U.S.
economy.

WATCH

You have a nice little trend here. We don’t want to see the June level violated. Look for a break out.

BUY

It has come off some still technical resistance, but sees it trading at cheap values. (Analysts’ price target is $35)

BUY

Bank of America vs. Citigroup Prefers BAC. Citigroup is cheaper though. But BAC has better opportunities with a strong banking franchise in the U.S; their Merill Lynch franchise is also good. Trading at 1.1x book that should grow. Citirgroup is reducing costs and technology will drive growth here. Can do only small acquisitions now, not large, though regulations are easing. Citi trades at a lower multiple, but BAC holds more opportunity.

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