BAC - Bank of America Corporation
| Previous Close | 30.03 |
| Open | 29.95 |
| Bid | 30.01 x 47300 |
| Ask | 30.02 x 41800 |
| Day's Range | 29.82 - 30.16 |
| 52 Week Range | 22.66 - 31.91 |
| Volume | 58,341,559 |
| Avg. Volume | 59,637,261 |
| Market Cap | 287.339B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.54 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 11.16 |
| EPS (TTM) | 2.69 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 0.60 (2.17%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2019-02-28 |
| 1y Target Est | 33.33 |
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- Financial Times•yesterday
Goldman Sachs pays price for delay to strategic update
Wall Street’s top six banks posted a decidedly mixed set of results for the first quarter, with retail banks generally triumphing over their more capital markets focused rivals and dealmakers having a better time of it than traders. Investor reaction was most decisive against Goldman Sachs. Analysts attributed the fall to Goldman’s decision to defer a much-anticipated strategic update until early next year.
Motley Fool•yesterdayThis Unconventional Metric is Bank of America's Key to Success
And the bank has an impressive 17-quarter streak getting results.
- Reuters•yesterday
BUZZ-U.S. stocks weekly: Calm before the earnings storm
** S&P 500 snaps 3-week win streak, though just inches lower by 0.08%. This as 155 cos prepare to report results next week, the busiest period of Q1 earnings season ** Indeed, the SPX is almost there in ...
- InvestorPlace•yesterday
Bank of America Stock Is One Catalyst Away From Moving Higher
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) dropped and then recovered in Tuesday trading following its earnings announcement. The Charlotte-based banking giant beat earnings estimates, but missed on revenue. This, along with a warning about slowing net interest income, hit BAC stock before it recovered later in the day. * 5 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees Source: Shutterstock However, the quick move to pre-report levels may show underlying confidence in BAC. With a low multiple and double-digit profit growth set to continue, Bank of America stock looks poised for a breakout. BAC Stock Beat on Earnings, Fell Short on RevenueFor the first quarter, BAC reported its 16th consecutive beat on earnings. In Q1, the company earned 70 cents per share, or $7.3 billion. This beat estimates by 5 cents per share and came in ahead of the year-ago level of 62 cents per share. Consumer banking led the way as net income from that division rose 25% to $3 billion. Net income in its Global Wealth and Investment Management division also rose by 14%.However, other divisions saw slower profit growth or, in the case of Global Banking, an outright decline. Also, revenues of $23 billion fell short of the first quarter revenue level of $23.07 billion last year. Analysts had expected $23.3 billion.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThe disappointment did not end there. The company also acknowledged that net interest income would rise by only 3% this year. Net interest income increased by 6% in 2018. This news sent BAC stock falling by as much as 2.8% in morning trading. BAC Stock Recovered QuicklyHowever, the fact that the stock ended the day 0.13% higher shows underlying confidence in BAC. Since mid-January, the stock has mostly traded between $28 and $30 per share. The exception occurred in mid-March. BAC stock fell to as low as $26.67 per share when the Fed announced an intention to delay further rate increases for the year. Still, it recovered quickly to the previous range.Traders appear justified in keeping BAC stock at these levels. When looking at the overall picture, little reason exists to sell Bank of America stock. The current price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stands at around 11.5. At this price level, the PE falls to 9.3 on a forward basis. For this valuation, investors buy a company expected to increase profits by 9.5% this year and 10.8% in fiscal 2020.The improvements extend beyond BAC. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) and Citigroup (NYSE:C) confirmed the strength of this sector in their recent earnings reports. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) did not perform as well, but it continues to struggle with reputation issues. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), which also offered mixed news in its report, depends more on investment banking. When Will BAC Stock Finally Rise?With BAC stock, the near-term questions involve when a breakout will occur and what will cause it? Since quarterly earnings did not offer a catalyst, predicting when becomes more difficult.If nothing else, rising profits and falling earnings multiples will eventually take BAC stock higher. Moreover, BAC will pay its investors to wait with dividends. BAC has increased its payout for five straight years now. This year's dividend of 60 cents per share yields about 2%. Hence, investors will receive a payout slightly above the current S&P 500 average of 1.85%. Also, if history serves as an indication, investors can expect the dividend to increase over time. Final Thoughts on BAC StockConditions remain in place for BAC stock to move higher. The question hinges on when? As predicted, earnings increased and beat estimates again. Also, despite disappointments in revenue and net interest income, the stock recovered quickly. Still, this leaves BAC stock rangebound and traders with no indication as to when it will break out. * 10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever Investors can buy now and earn a yield of about 2% on the dividend. Also, even if little else occurs, improving profits will force Bank of America stock to move higher at some point. However, until a catalyst appears, expect payouts and little else from BAC stock.As of this writing, Will Healy did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned stocks. You can follow Will on Twitter at @HealyWriting. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 5 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees * 7 Reasons the Stock Market Rally Isn't Over Yet * 10 S&P 500 Stocks to Weather the Earnings Storm Compare Brokers The post Bank of America Stock Is One Catalyst Away From Moving Higher appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- Investopedia•2 days ago
Health Care Tanks on Medicare-for-All Worries
Health care concerns could be oversold, and while consumers look good for banks, the yield curve remains a problem.
- Thomson Reuters StreetEvents•2 days ago
Edited Transcript of BAC earnings conference call or presentation 16-Apr-19 12:30pm GMT
Q1 2019 Bank of America Corp Earnings Call
- Business Wire•2 days ago
Financial Independence: The Ultimate Goal and Biggest Hurdle for Today’s Early Adults, Merrill Lynch Study Finds
A new study by Merrill conducted in partnership with Age Wave finds that financial independence defines adulthood today (75 percent) – more so than the traditional milestones of employment (61 percent), homeownership (30 percent) or starting a family (20 percent). The study also found that despite unique financial challenges, today’s women are progressing through early adulthood faster and more successfully than men. The study revealed that one in four early adults with a retirement account have already made an early withdrawal, primarily to pay off credit card or student loan debt.
- CNBC•2 days ago
JP Morgan and Bank of America posted record profits, but investors worry it's downhill from here
J.P. Morgan made $9.2 billion in the first three months of the year. Bank of America said that it generated $7.3 billion. More than anything else that banks do, investors value net interest income, or the revenue that banks garner from collecting loan payments, minus the interest it pays to depositors.
- Market Realist•2 days ago
Bank of America’s Asset Quality, Efficiency, and Earnings
Why Bank of America’s Q1 Results Didn't Lift Its Stock(Continued from Prior Part)Asset quality Bank of America’s (BAC) credit quality across its consumer and commercial portfolios remained stable at the end of the first quarter. The net
Bloomberg•2 days agoBanks Offer Hope for Trading Turnaround After Six-Month Slump
Executives cited a good start to April and the expectation of several large initial public offerings in coming months to offer hope after a rough start to 2019 for their capital-markets businesses. The five largest Wall Street firms’ trading and investment banking revenue both fell in back-to-back quarters, the first time that’s happened in more than six years. "After a slow start, momentum and confidence picked up," Morgan Stanley Chief Financial Officer Jon Pruzan told investors Wednesday.
- Market Realist•3 days ago
Analyzing Bank of America’s Revenues in Q1
Why Bank of America’s Q1 Results Didn't Lift Its Stock(Continued from Prior Part)Revenues missed the estimate Bank of America (BAC) posted total revenues, net of the interest expense, of $23.0 billion. The revenues were roughly flat compared to
- Barrons.com•3 days ago
Bank of America’s Earnings Got a Lot of Praise. This Analyst Cut Its Stock.
“The stock should remain a core holding,” Ken Usdin of Jeffries says, but now isn’t the time to invest new money in the name, saying there is “not enough upside.”
- Zacks•3 days ago
Morgan Stanley (MS) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Stock Up
Amid slump in investment banking and trading, Morgan Stanley's (MS) Q1 earnings beat estimates driven by loan growth and lower expenses.
- Zacks•3 days ago
Stock Market News For Apr 17, 2019
Markets closed higher on Tuesday as investors welcomed a spate of healthy first quarter earnings results.
- Market Realist•3 days ago
Why Bank of America’s Q1 Results Didn’t Lift Its Stock
Why Bank of America’s Q1 Results Didn't Lift Its StockWhat restricted the upside in stock? On April 16, Bank of America (BAC) announced mixed first-quarter results. The YoY (year-over-year) improvement in the net interest due to continued growth in
- Zacks•3 days ago
This is Why Bank of America (BAC) is a Great Dividend Stock
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Bank of America (BAC) have what it takes? Let's find out.
- Moody's•3 days ago
Moody's Fully Supported Municipal & IRB Deals
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- InvestorPlace•3 days ago
3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Western Digital, UnitedHealth Group and Bank of America
Another day of lethargy and uncertainty, with the S&P 500 essentially breaking even on Tuesday. Volume wasn't wild, but it was above the recent average, suggesting some traders are sneaking out of trades while things are quiet.Source: Allan Ajifo via Wikimedia (Modified)There were still major movers though. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) was one of them, up a little more than 3% headed into its earnings report. Last quarter's results were good, but its outlook was lackluster. However, NFLX stock held onto most of its regular-hours gains during the after-hours session.At the other end of the spectrum, Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) led a herd of healthcare plan stocks lower, giving up more than 11% of its value on a combination of profit-taking and worries about the future of healthcare with either party in the White House.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips * 10 S&P 500 Stocks to Weather the Earnings Storm Neither are compelling prospects headed into today's session though. Rather, it's the stock charts of Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC), UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) that merit the closest looks. Here's what to look for. Bank of America (BAC)Bank of America is a name we've taken several looks at in recent weeks, as it continues to chip away at a technical ceiling. As of our last look on the last day of February, it hadn't happened yet, but BAC was once again close to clearing resistance at $29.75.That's happened in the meantime, but BofA isn't over its final hump just yet. The shape of Tuesday's bar, however, is subtly bullish in that it implies the bears can't keep BAC stock down, and the bulls are willing to buy en masse on big dips. Click to Enlarge * Notice on the daily chart how yesterday's open fairly deep in the red was almost entirely wiped away by the day's end. * Also notice on the daily chart that the bulls poured in on Friday and Tuesday. While no major progress was made, the market tipped its hand. * The key, of course, is still clearing the new technical ceiling at $30.17, where BAC stock has peaked twice since mid-March. UnitedHealth Group (UNH)UnitedHealth Group might ring a bell. We've warned several times that the stock was rocking its way into trouble, and the resistance found at key moving average lines late last month only exacerbated the risks.The worst-case scenario has been realized in the meantime. That is, the last bastion of technical support has been obliterated … and in the worst way possible. The shape of Tuesday's bar opens the door to the possibility of a rebound, but if that effort crumbles, there's little left that will be able to prop UNH stock up. * 10 Dividend Growth Stocks You Can't Miss Click to Enlarge * On Friday, UnitedHealth shares fell under what would have ideally been a floor that tagged the December and March lows. It looked like the bulls would draw a line in the sand there, but they clearly didn't. * Yesterday was a bearish day, albeit not the worst kind. The worst kind would have happened after a prolonged rally. * The volume spike that accompanied yesterday's setback often indicates a capitulation, where the last of the sellers are flushed out and the first of the bargain hunters flood in. It could take a few days to determine if that's the way things are going to pan out though. Getting back above that technical floor will be the key. Western Digital (WDC)In late February, we pointed out Western Digital shares were acting like they were in recovery mode. Although the effort may have only been to close a gap, that action had the potential to put a bigger recovery move into place.That's exactly how things have taken shape in the meantime. While the bulls and the bears have continued to grapple even after closing the gap, yesterday's big gain may have dealt a decisive blow to the bearish pressure. It also pushed WDC stock above a key technical hurdle. Click to Enlarge * Although the gap has been closed, the rally didn't follow through straight-away. But, the slide back to the 50-day moving average line (highlighted) and push up and off of it may actually lay the better foundation. * The big win on Tuesday was the break above the white 200-day moving average line at $53.16. This is the first time Western Digital has been above it since the middle of 2018. * Zooming out to the weekly chart, it's easy to see WDC stock is no stranger to major moves once the 200-day moving average line is crossed.As of this writing, James Brumley did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. You can learn more about James at his site, jamesbrumley.com, or follow him on Twitter, at @jbrumley. 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Bloomberg•3 days agoBank of America Jumps Into Brazil’s Booming Local Bond Business
The bank started working with clients this month to help them with potential sales of corporate bonds denominated in the local currency, according to Eduardo Alcalay, Bank of America’s chief executive officer for Brazil. The securities will only be offered to professional investors, he said.
- Investing.com•3 days ago
Morgan Stanley Shares Rise After 1Q Revenue Drops Less Than Feared
Investing.com - Shares in Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) rose to their highest level in seven months after the bank appeared to navigate volatility in global markets in the first quarter slightly better than the market had expected.
- Financial Times•3 days ago
Boring banking is exciting again in the US
At JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, bank deposits and loans grew and lending margins widened. Retail net interest income rose 11 per cent at Chase and 10 per cent at BofA, to $9.4bn and $7.1bn, respectively. “Look at the banks’ different businesses — corporate and investment banking is not a source of growth, and asset management is not [either].
Motley Fool•3 days agoBank of America Corp (BAC) Q1 2019 Earnings Call Transcript
BAC earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2019.
- Reuters•3 days ago
Brazil's Petrobras hires JPMorgan, Citi to manage BR Distribuidora offering -sources
State-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA has hired nine banks to manage an offering of shares in its fuel distribution unit Petrobras Distribuidora SA, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. The offering will be led by the investment banking units of JPMorgan Chase & Co and Citigroup Inc, along with the investment banks owned by Itau Unibanco Holding SA , Banco Bradesco SA, Bank of America Corp , Credit Suisse Group AG, Banco do Brasil SA , Banco Santander Brasil SA and HSBC Holdings Plc.
