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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 ON WEAKNESS

Sold when it broke below $10. Felt uncomfortable that some assets were getting difficult for them to handle requiring them to go back for more money. Merrill Lynch acquisition was clearly not working out. Buy this around $5. It will be one of the survivors.

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HOLD

The good news is that they are too big to fail. The stock has been hit so hard that if you own it, you're better off to continue to hold.

COMMENT

Too big to fail however, the difficulty is if you are a minority shareholder your holdings could be diluted because of government funding. Prefers Canadian banks. Of the US banks, this is one that he likes.

SELL

Have gone back to the government for more money because there acquisition of Merrill Lynch has caused them financial duress. 12.5% yield raises red flags.

BUY

Well-capitalized balance sheet. Trades cheap to its BV. As long as you don't mind them buying Countrywide they will survive. The Fed is making it where the curve is very steep on their net interest margin spread. Probably not going anywhere for the next 6 to 9 months but expect there will be some visibility by September.

DON'T BUY

We'll have to spend a fair amount of time working off the bad debts instead of focusing on the growth part of the business.

BUY

Thinks the US financials have had everything wrung out of them. It's only going to get better from here.

DON'T BUY

The model price is $13.77, a -2.5% differential.

DON'T BUY

Preferreds: Yielding 12% because of the weakness in the balance sheet. Have made acquisitions but still have to do funding to move forward. Very speculative.

TOP PICK

Buy a Leap (long term option) and go as far as 2010/2011. Look for a Leap that is around 75 or 80 deltas. (Greek Variable?) Gives % change how much your option price will change with a corresponding movement in the stock price. (You would be buying Calls because you want to be Long.)

TOP PICK

Yield of about 8%. Trading below book. Some of their acquisitions may not look good now but longer term they will be good. Own 10% of all the deposits in the US, which is a big advantage. One of the big issues they may have to face is that they are a big credit card company.

COMMENT

Doesn't think they yield is realistic and expects it will fall. Thinks the current price will hold. Dealing with internal organization issues.

BUY

Increasing their stake in the Chinese Construction Bank, the 3rd largest bank in China, was a bit of a surprise. Hasn't seen anything to suggest that the government is upset about this. Acquisition of Merrill Lynch will hopefully provide them with counter cyclical strength as well as some good opportunities. Next 3 months you might be able to get it cheaper but this is a good opportunity.

DON'T BUY

(Market Called Minute.) Getting down to a level where you would think it was pretty good. Balance sheets of US banks still give him the heebie-jeebies. There is a possibility of a dividend cut.

TOP PICK

Trading below book. 5% yield. Purchase of Countrywide will work out and was a good acquisition. Acquisition of Merrill Lynch gives them universal banking, which is good for them longer-term.

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