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Bank of America Corp(BAC)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$49.42
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BAC

11/06/2026: BAC (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Bank of America is a major U.S. financial services company that operates a balanced mix of consumer banking, wealth management, and investment services. The firm's strengths lie in its massive deposit base and a robust digital banking platform that drives operational efficiency. Growth is currently focused on expanding digital wealth management tools and cross-selling across segments. Risks include interest rate sensitivity, potential credit losses in commercial real estate, and competition from fintech firms. Bank of America may suit value and dividend-focused investors seeking stability in a large-scale financial institution, provided they monitor regulatory developments and interest rate trends closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the company has growth initiatives, it is a mature, stable entity rather than a high-growth disruptor.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum appeal depends on current market cycles favoring the financial sector and positive interest rate trends.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock is often viewed as a core holding with reasonable valuation relative to book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitBank of America provides a consistent dividend yield and has a long track record of returning capital.
Low-risk investorMixed fitFinancial stocks can be cyclical and sensitive to interest rates, adding a level of volatility not found in more defensive sectors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highFinancial stocks often fluctuate based on economic reports and central bank policies.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock can become overvalued during banking sector rallies, creating entry risks.
Competition risk (Fintech)Medium / highNew digital players are capturing market share in lending and payments.
Business qualityStrongThe company has a highly diversified and resilient business model.
Dividend incomeStrongThe dividend is well-supported by earnings and regulatory capital compliance.
Execution riskMediumManaging a massive, complex global organization requires consistent operational discipline.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 52.75%
Avg. Invested days 62
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BAC receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BAC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+12.4%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BAC's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $12.6B (11.2% of revenue). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BAC's strongest growth driver at +243.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+11.0%, solid) and earnings growth (+12.4%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 72.1% and approximately 99.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 7.12% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.91%
Berkshire Hathaway Inc 7.01%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.11%
State Street Corp 4.34%
FMR Inc 2.74%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BAC generates approximately $950 of gross profit, $333 of operating income, and $112 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.06%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BAC has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 341.01B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.79
1Y Target Price 62.48
Price to earnings Ratio 11.79
1Y Target Price 62.48
Volume (30-day avg) 41.9M shares
Beta 1.19
52 Weeks Range 45.65 - 64.90
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 45.65 - 64.90
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.33%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.19

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Consumer BankingInterest income from loans and service fees from deposit accounts.The bread-and-butter banking business that provides a steady stream of income.
Global Wealth & Investment ManagementFees from asset management and brokerage services via Merrill.Highly profitable fee-based revenue that is less sensitive to interest rate volatility.
Global Banking and MarketsInvestment banking fees and sales/trading revenue.More cyclical income that benefits from active capital markets and corporate activity.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-14
When Before Market
Estimate 1.11
Actual 1.08

Profitability

Profit Margin 28.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) 31.26%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.94%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.73%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.79
Forward PE 9.55
Enterprise Value 304.53B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.97
Enterprise Value 304.53B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.97
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 6.90B
Shares Floating 6.87B
Shares Outstanding 6.90B
Shares Floating 6.87B
Percent Insiders 7.12
Percent Institutions 72.1

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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