NYSE:BAC

Bank of America (BAC)

59.67
+0.42 (0.71%)
as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 23 opinions in the last 12 months.

Bank of America (BAC) continues to position itself favorably within the banking sector, driven by deregulation and solid performance indicators. Experts have pointed out its impressive profit growth of 17% in the last quarter, indicating strong operational efficiency and guidance for continued upside potential. The bank benefits from improving net interest margins, a strengthening economy, and a favorable yield curve, despite facing some concerns regarding private debt and market fluctuations. With analysts projecting valuations that suggest potential upside, it remains a recommended buy on dips, particularly due to its diverse business model and robust consumer banking performance.

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BUY
Fine US bank. He likes the Canadian banks, but can't say anything bad about the US ones. He'd rather own JPM. He owns BRK.B, and Warren Buffett likes the US banks, so the guest has to be somewhat positive on them too.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 16/21, Down 24%) Banks have had a tough year. Banks didn't do well with near-zero interest rates, but loan growth was good. Now, rates are up so the loan business is up, but now the capital markets business is slumping. Plus there are recession worries, dampening sentiment of all banks. But BAC fundamentals are much better than 5 years ago, trading at better valuations. Eventually the banks will move up.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
A good entry point now to add to a position. Don't spend a lot. He likes the US banks and BAC. Banks have had a rough 2022 with inflation, but right now they look good. He would add a little on pullbacks. Capital ratios of banks look good.
TOP PICK
Continues to reduce costs and head counts mainly by using technology, important for banks. Great capital base. Trades at 1.2x book. With its large retail franchise, increasing rates are good for it. Next year, should do well in all its segments, so buy now. Excess capital. Over-reserves will be rolled into earnings next year. CEO's done a great job. Yield is 2.39%. (Analysts’ price target is $41.69)
PARTIAL BUY

Though he's bearish long term, an investor can nibble away here. Small caps are a good place to be, because of less exposure to the strong US dollar. Also, supply chain woes are easing. So, he has been adding to Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley. The market can move higher (short term). Caveat: Gas prices are up again, and inflation remains ridiculously high.

BUY
Good long-term hold. Premiere franchise. Most sensitive to interest rates. Investment banking hasn't worked for any of the banks. Different levers to pull at different times of the cycle. Inexpensive valuation of 10x earnings. Banks tend to do well early cycle, and the market's already starting to sniff that out.
WEAK BUY
When stocks inevitably turn around, you will see a bounce in both their wealth management businesses. Until then, trading revenues will be challenged in this environment. He is expecting only tepid earnings next week. Guidance from CEO's will be tepid.
WAIT
For US banks, mortgages originate at the community banks and then move up the channel and can be sold. BAC participates in this. Income from these is largely transactional. If transactions slow, as in a rising interest rate environment, this would be a revenue headwind, and you'll see a spike in non-performing loans. US banks will trade down. But when we bottom out, there will be a significant opportunity. Wouldn't touch a US bank now.
BUY
Likes the company is positive on outlook for the business. Traditional retail banking is not going anywhere. Owns shares in the company. Thinks management team is strong. Room for cost cutting and implementation of technology in business.
TOP PICK
The poster bank for investment are most levered to higher interest rates and will do the best as rates rise. Their last report was positive, talking about strong loan growth. If the US Fed navigates a soft landing, BAC will do very well. If there's a recession, that will hit loan growth in the banks, but he sees a soft landing. (Analysts’ price target is $42.43)
BUY
Among US banks, they are the best play as interest rates rise. BAC has a giant deposit base, their last quarter was solid, and they have best technology in the bank business.
TOP PICK
Owns 10% of all assets in the US. Cost-cutting. Trades at 10x earnings, below book value. Owns great businesses. Management strong on loan book. Will be able to buy back shares, though not as much as before, and increase dividend. Substantially lower payout ratio than most Canadian banks. Yield is 2.63%.
COMMENT
Reported a very good quarter today, but the market yawned. The stock deserved more love.
TOP PICK
One of the US's biggest banks. It continues to cut costs using technology and still has a strong capital base. It trades at 10x earnings and 1x book. Cheap. Pays a 2.9% dividend. They continue to buyback shares and they will likely raise their dividend. You need to see more organic growth, since they can't buy more businesses (existing ones are strong, though). (Analysts’ price target is $47.11)
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