CGN Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC – Free Report) by 230.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 21,932 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 15,285 shares during the quarter. CGN Advisors LLC’s holdings in Bank of America were worth $1,206,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of BAC. Wiser Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Bank of America in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Steph & Co. raised its position in shares of Bank of America by 224.3% during the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 548 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares during the last quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Bank of America in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Collier Financial acquired a new position in shares of Bank of America in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. bought a new stake in Bank of America in the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. 70.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Bank of America Stock Up 0.3%
Shares of NYSE:BAC opened at $47.15 on Friday. Bank of America Corporation has a 52-week low of $33.06 and a 52-week high of $57.55. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $51.59 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $52.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 0.80. The firm has a market cap of $338.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.31, a PEG ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.28.
Bank of America Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a $0.28 dividend. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. Bank of America’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.24%.
Bank of America News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Bank of America this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Fed capital-reset plan could free up lending and boost banks’ growth and profitability — a tailwind for BAC if lower capital buffers translate into more loan activity and higher fee income. Fed’s Capital Reset: Lower Buffers, Increased Lending to Benefit Banks
- Positive Sentiment: Treasury market moves are pricing a higher chance of Fed hikes rather than cuts — higher rates generally support net interest margins for large banks like BAC, which can boost near‑term profitability. Treasuries Extend Slump as Likelihood of Fed Rate Cuts Fades
- Positive Sentiment: BofA’s digitization and AI initiatives are cited as unlocking revenue growth via 30B+ digital interactions, aiding cross‑selling and fee income beyond cost savings — supports the bank’s medium‑term revenue trajectory. Bank of America’s Digitization Initiatives Unlocking Revenue Growth
- Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America announced its 2026‑27 quarterly reporting schedule — routine corporate timing (low immediate market impact). Bank of America Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 and Quarterly 2027 Financial Reporting Dates
- Neutral Sentiment: Marketing partnership with Visa (FIFA World Cup sweepstakes) increases consumer engagement but is unlikely to move fundamentals in the near term. BofA Teams with Visa to Offer Cardholders a Chance to Win a Trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026™
- Neutral Sentiment: BofA analysts remain active and bullish on technology names (e.g., Nvidia, TSM), which signals institutional research strength but is not a direct driver of BAC’s stock. Bank of America Still Loves Nvidia Stock After GTC 2026. Should You?
- Negative Sentiment: BofA flagged a higher risk of Fed hikes amid oil‑driven inflation and geopolitical risk — such warnings can increase investor caution and weigh on risk assets and lending outlook if growth fears rise. Bank of America Warns of Fed Rate Hike Risk as Crypto Market Faces Pressure
- Negative Sentiment: Analysis noting the Fed kept rates steady while flagging rising inflation suggests a tougher near‑term outlook for bank earnings and credit conditions, which could cap BAC’s near‑term upside. Fed Keeps Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation: What it Means for Banks
Insider Activity at Bank of America
In other Bank of America news, insider Bernard A. Mensah sold 94,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.94, for a total transaction of $4,412,360.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 170,184 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,988,436.96. This trade represents a 35.58% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider James P. Demare sold 83,832 shares of Bank of America stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total transaction of $4,191,600.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 307,240 shares in the company, valued at $15,362,000. This represents a 21.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 227,832 shares of company stock valued at $11,094,960 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.30% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts have issued reports on BAC shares. Oppenheimer raised their price target on shares of Bank of America from $55.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Piper Sandler upped their price objective on shares of Bank of America from $56.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price objective on shares of Bank of America from $66.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. HSBC lifted their target price on shares of Bank of America from $55.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Bank of America in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $60.30.
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Bank of America Profile
Bank of America Corporation is a multinational financial services company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides a broad array of banking, investment, asset management and related financial and risk management products and services to individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses, large corporations, governments and institutional investors. The firm operates through consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking and markets businesses, offering capabilities across lending, deposits, payments, advisory and capital markets.
Its consumer-facing offerings include checking and savings accounts, mortgages, home equity lending, auto loans, credit cards and small business banking, supported by a nationwide branch network and digital channels.
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