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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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TOP PICK

Stock went down 5% recently because they bought the biggest credit card issuer in the US, MBNA, but feel they can manage it. Has a 4.43% dividend.

BUY

Likes this company a lot. Has had a meaningful pull back in recent days on its acquisition of MBNA. That has created a very favourable opportunity. Raised the dividend 11% recently, so at the current stock price the yield is almost 4.5%. Trades at less than 11 X earnings.

TOP PICK

Favourable on US banks. They have a lower P/E multiple and higher dividend yield than Canadian banks. Likes the financial sector. With the Cdn$ starting to decline, they are moving money to get some currency gain. Extremely well run. Growing quickly. There is still lots of consolidation still to happen in the US. Very good dividend yield.

TOP PICK

Return on equity is very good and the 4.5% dividend is very good. Growth is pretty good. In the non-risky part of the market. A very solid holding.

BUY

One of the leading banks in the US and one of the better run banks.

WEAK BUY

When looking at this bank, you have to look at the credit cycle and where we are in the credit cycle. Good track record of working its way through that. Even if corporate profitability turns over during the next 8/24 months, they should do OK in the areas they are in. Yield of 3.8%. Prefers Canadian financials without any currency risk.

BUY

Cheap and a good dividend yield. Still some restructuring.

TOP PICK

Should do well if Kerry wins the election.

TOP PICK

4% yield. Assimilating an acquisition of Fleet. Heavy loan portfolio, so makes money if interest rates rise.

DON'T BUY

Not a fan of banks at this time. Feels there will be a major set back in banks before this cycle is finished. Fair market value is in the high $30's so the stock is overvalued. Paying decent dividends which is helping to hold the stock up.

TOP PICK

Made a very smart decision getting into FleetBoston. Cost savings are going to be very significant. Strong management.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

In general, US banks look more vulnerable than Canadian banks because of the mortgage market in the US. Has structured itself to take advantage of higher interest rates so it is a psychological factor. Buy on weakness. Excellent management.

TOP PICK

DON'T BUY

A reasonably well-run bank. Prefers retail banking. Don't expect a lot of growth.

PAST TOP PICK

(A top pick July 15/03. Down 9.3%.) Has dropped because of a big acquisition. Thinks it’s a short-term blip. Still likes.

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