Mutual of America Capital Management LLC trimmed its position in shares of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) by 1.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 738,667 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 12,836 shares during the period. Bank of America accounts for approximately 0.4% of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Bank of America were worth $38,108,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Bank of America during the second quarter worth about $5,091,641,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its stake in shares of Bank of America by 124.8% during the second quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 17,619,837 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $833,771,000 after buying an additional 9,782,208 shares during the last quarter. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. acquired a new stake in shares of Bank of America during the 2nd quarter valued at $202,439,000. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp boosted its stake in shares of Bank of America by 881.5% during the second quarter. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp now owns 4,210,388 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $199,236,000 after purchasing an additional 3,781,417 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AMF Tjanstepension AB grew its holdings in shares of Bank of America by 62.9% during the second quarter. AMF Tjanstepension AB now owns 8,904,561 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $421,564,000 after purchasing an additional 3,438,876 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.71% of the company’s stock.
Bank of America Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:BAC opened at $51.75 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $377.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.51, a PEG ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.29. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $54.06 and its 200-day moving average is $51.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15. Bank of America Corporation has a twelve month low of $33.06 and a twelve month high of $57.55.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Oppenheimer upped their price target on shares of Bank of America from $55.00 to $63.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Ameriprise Financial raised Bank of America to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price objective on Bank of America from $56.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 30th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Bank of America from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of Bank of America from $66.00 to $64.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $59.74.
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Key Headlines Impacting Bank of America
Here are the key news stories impacting Bank of America this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley and other bullish takes following BAC’s solid Q4 results reinforce earnings momentum and analyst support; this underpins investor confidence in BAC’s core earnings and capital outlook. Morgan Stanley remains bullish on Bank of America (BAC) following strong Q4 results
- Positive Sentiment: Broad earnings‑season commentary (Zacks and others) showing rising estimates and a favorable Q4 backdrop supports BAC’s forward EPS outlook and valuation multiples. Earnings Estimates Keep Increasing: A Closer Look
- Positive Sentiment: BofA’s $1B “sharing success”/employee‑owner initiative is getting coverage; such programs can help retention and align employee incentives, modestly supportive for execution and cost control over time. Did BAC’s US$1 Billion Sharing Success Plan Just Recast Bank of America’s Employee-Owner Model?
- Neutral Sentiment: BofA research/commentary (MarketWatch piece) promoting international stocks, EM and gold versus bonds highlights the firm’s market views but is unlikely to move BAC shares materially. Now is not the time to own bonds, says Bank of America. These are safer bets.
- Neutral Sentiment: BofA analysts remain active in coverage (example: upgrade of Oklo shows BofA’s analyst influence) — helpful for reputation but indirect for the stock. Oklo Stock Rises as Meta Deal Triggers Bank of America Upgrade
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports say BofA is considering offering credit cards at a proposed 10% cap (and CEO Moynihan warned a cap would curb spending). The story raises regulatory and margin‑pressure concerns for card balances and interest income — a key driver for bank profitability. Bank of America, Citi consider new credit cards with 10% rate – report
- Negative Sentiment: Additional coverage (Bloomberg/PYMNTS/NYPost/Blockonomi) on the 10% card idea and Moynihan’s comments increases the chance investors re‑price BAC to reflect regulatory risk to card yields and consumer‑credit availability. Bank of America and Citi Consider Offering Credit Cards With 10% Interest Rate
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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