BAC— Bank of America Corporation
NYSEFinancial Services · Banks - Diversified
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) stock trades at $57.73, down 0.31% on the day. With a market capitalization of $409.69 billion, BAC is a mega-cap financial services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.3, a forward P/E of 11.4 and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.03. Over the most recent period the company reported 8% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 29.0%. Below you'll find BAC's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) operates in the Banks - Diversified space within the Financial Services sector. With a market cap of $409.7B, it qualifies as a large-cap company. Growth is moderate and the business remains profitable, offering a balanced risk/reward profile compared to high-multiple peers.
- Low P/E of 14.3× suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to earnings
- Forward P/E (11.4×) is lower than trailing P/E (14.3×) — analysts expect earnings to improve
- Revenue growth of 8% YoY shows solid business momentum
- Earnings grew 24% YoY — bottom-line is expanding fast
- Exceptional profit margin of 29.0% — the business retains a large share of each dollar earned
- Price is near its 52-week high — limited near-term upside, higher pullback risk
Verdict
Strong Buy
Multiple fundamental strengths with few red flags. Long-term buyers may find this compelling.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $57.73
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$59.21
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$15.47
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
100% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
10.6%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
29.0%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+8.1%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+24.4%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$2.1B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.94%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 14, 2026
19
days
EPS (TTM)
$4.03
P/E (TTM)
14.3
Fwd P/E
11.4
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.94%
5Y Avg Annual
$0.8840
Last Payment
$0.2800
Ex-Date
06/05/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest06/05/2026 | 06/26/2026 | $0.2800 | 1.94% |
03/06/2026 | 03/27/2026 | $0.2800 | 1.94% |
12/05/2025 | 12/26/2025 | $0.2800 | 1.94% |
09/05/2025 | 09/26/2025 | $0.2800 | 1.94% |
06/06/2025 | 06/27/2025 | $0.2600 | 1.80% |
03/07/2025 | 03/28/2025 | $0.2600 | 1.80% |
12/06/2024 | 12/27/2024 | $0.2600 | 1.80% |
09/06/2024 | 09/27/2024 | $0.2600 | 1.80% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$57.73
Price
$0.2800
Last div. (quarterly)
207
shares
Own 207 BAC shares ($11,950.11) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$11,950.11
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About Bank of America Corporation
Bank of America Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services for individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and governments worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM), Global Banking, and Global Markets. The Consumer Banking segment offers traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs, checking accounts, and investment accounts and products; credit and debit cards; residential mortgages and home equity loans; and direct and indirect loans. The GWIM segment provides investment management, brokerage, banking, and trust and retirement products and services; wealth management solutions; and customized solutions, including specialty asset management services. The Global Banking segment offers lending products and services, including commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, and commercial real estate and asset-based lending; treasury solutions, and underwriting and advisory services. The Global Markets segment provides market-making, financing, securities clearing, settlement, and custody services; securities and derivative products; and risk management products using interest rate, equity, credit, currency and commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, fixed-income, and mortgage-related products. Bank of America Corporation was founded in 1784 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Location
Charlotte, United States
Employees
212,000
BAC — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bank of America Corporation (BAC) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) shows strengths such as a strong 29% net margin. Whether BAC is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is BAC's stock price today?
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) trades at $57.73, down 0.31% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does BAC pay a dividend?
Yes. Bank of America Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share, a dividend yield of 1.94%. The most recent ex-dividend date was June 5, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 27% of earnings.
Is BAC overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 14.3×, BAC trades at a relatively modest valuation for the financial services sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.02. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is BAC's market cap?
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) has a market capitalization of $409.69 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Financial Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.