Bank of America (BAC) Expected to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) is expected to post its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 14th. Analysts expect Bank of America to post earnings of $1.10 per share and revenue of $30.58 billion for the quarter. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $31.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $30.78 billion. Bank of America had a net margin of 17.56% and a return on equity of 12.20%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.89 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Bank of America to post $4.61 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5.23 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Bank of America Stock Performance

NYSE BAC opened at $54.27 on Monday. Bank of America has a twelve month low of $46.12 and a twelve month high of $65.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23. The stock has a market cap of $379.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.45, a PEG ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 1.21. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $60.09 and its 200 day simple moving average is $56.59.

Bank of America Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th were issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, September 4th. This is a positive change from Bank of America’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.28. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. Bank of America’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.36%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on BAC shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $72.00 price objective on Bank of America in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. HSBC began coverage on Bank of America in a report on Monday, September 28th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $65.00 target price for the company. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on Bank of America from $75.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on Bank of America from $59.00 to $65.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on Bank of America from $62.00 to $66.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Bank of America presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $64.22.

More Bank of America News

Here are the key news stories impacting Bank of America this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect higher net interest income and solid trading performance to support third-quarter results. A recent analysis also argues that a Federal Reserve policy shift could create additional NII upside for Bank of America. Bank of America: Fed Policy Shift Creates NII Upside
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen began coverage with a $60 price target, implying potential upside from recent trading levels, although it assigned a Hold rating. TD Cowen coverage of Bank of America
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America’s continued use of artificial intelligence to personalize customer service and improve operating efficiency could provide longer-term competitive benefits. How Bank of America is using AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street’s third-quarter estimates point to a mixed report: stronger NII and trading may be offset by weaker investment-banking fees and higher credit risks. Investors are focused on whether management can maintain earnings momentum as year-over-year EPS growth is expected to slow sharply from the prior period. BAC shares ahead of Q3 earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: The appointment of Jeff Crabtree as president of the Sarasota/Manatee region is a routine leadership change with limited near-term earnings impact. Bank of America names Jeff Crabtree president
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America agreed to a $39 million Merrill cash-sweep settlement, creating a modest legal and regulatory expense. Merrill cash sweep settlement
• Negative Sentiment: Chief equity strategist Michael Hartnett said investors are keeping substantial cash in money-market funds until sustained Fed rate cuts begin, signaling cautious risk appetite that could limit near-term support for bank shares. Investors need sustained Fed cuts

About Bank of America

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is a diversified financial services company serving individual consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies and large corporations. Its principal businesses include consumer banking, wealth and investment management, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and sales and trading.

Through its banking and financial services businesses, the company offers deposit accounts, credit cards, mortgages, home equity products, consumer and business loans, payment services, treasury management, brokerage services and investment advice.