Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. bought a new stake in shares of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 81,988 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $4,509,000.
Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Wiser Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Bank of America during the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Legacy Bridge LLC boosted its stake in Bank of America by 182.3% in the fourth quarter. Legacy Bridge LLC now owns 511 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 330 shares during the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new stake in Bank of America during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. HFM Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Bank of America by 566.0% during the 4th quarter. HFM Investment Advisors LLC now owns 626 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 532 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Coston McIsaac & Partners raised its position in shares of Bank of America by 90.2% during the 4th quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 662 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 314 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.71% of the company’s stock.
Bank of America Stock Performance
BAC stock opened at $55.96 on Friday. Bank of America Corporation has a 1-year low of $43.66 and a 1-year high of $57.55. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18. The firm has a market cap of $397.15 billion, a PE ratio of 13.85, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.18. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $52.29 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $52.41.
Bank of America Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Friday, June 5th will be issued a dividend of $0.28 per share. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 5th. Bank of America’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 27.72%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have recently issued reports on BAC shares. Argus raised their price target on Bank of America from $59.00 to $62.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $59.00 price objective on shares of Bank of America in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on Bank of America from $67.00 to $61.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Piper Sandler boosted their target price on Bank of America from $53.00 to $59.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Bank of America from $61.50 to $57.50 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $61.06.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, insider Geoffrey S. Greener sold 126,756 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.01, for a total value of $6,719,335.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,373,397 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $72,803,774.97. This represents a 8.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.
More Bank of America News
Here are the key news stories impacting Bank of America this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary highlighted BAC’s strong Q1 results, robust deposit base, and improving revenue prospects in markets and wealth management, supporting the case for continued momentum. Bank Of America (BAC) Stock Valuation After Strong Q1 Results And Upgraded Markets Revenue Outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America announced regular preferred-stock dividend declarations, reinforcing its capital-return profile and signaling balance-sheet stability. Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in July and August 2026
- Positive Sentiment: One report noted that Erste Group raised its FY2027 EPS estimate for BAC, suggesting some analysts see earnings power improving over time. Bank of America Corporation
- Neutral Sentiment: BofA’s own market commentary warned investors that optimism is elevated and that an AI-driven bubble may be vulnerable, but these views are more about the broader market than BAC’s fundamentals. Bank of America Sends a Stark Warning on the S&P 500
- Negative Sentiment: A DOJ subpoena report tied BAC to a sweeping bank industry probe into customer account closures, which could create legal, regulatory, and reputational overhang. JPMorgan, Bank of America receive subpoena from DOJ
- Negative Sentiment: Another article argued BAC has been going sideways and lagging the S&P 500 over the past six months, which may temper enthusiasm despite recent gains. 3 Reasons to Sell BAC and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
About Bank of America
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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