Bank of America's Analyst Price Target Remains Stable Amid Optimism and Concerns
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Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 7:59 am ET1min read
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Analysts are divided between bullish and bearish takeaways. Bullish analysts cite the bank's scale and operational execution, while bearish analysts highlight concerns about rising expenses and valuation. Some analysts have increased price targets, while others have downgraded the stock, citing limited near-term catalysts and stretched share valuations.
The largest immediate risk for Bank of America continues to be market volatility and its impact on credit portfolios and capital. The board’s approval of a US$40 billion share buyback program in July supports the key catalyst of potential earnings per share growth and shareholder returns [1].
Bank of America’s outlook anticipates $122.0 billion in revenue and $32.9 billion in earnings by 2028. This scenario assumes 7.4% annual revenue growth and a $6.3 billion increase in earnings from the current $26.6 billion level. Uncover how Bank of America's forecasts yield a $53.52 fair value, a 6% upside to its current price [1].
Simply Wall St Community members shared 20 fair value estimates for Bank of America, ranging from US$39.71 to US$59.32. While opinions are split, a focus on digital innovation and operational efficiency remains a major factor as you weigh these varied viewpoints [1].
Bank of America's consensus analyst price target remains steady at $53.69, despite market optimism over the bank's structural strengths and resilient revenues. Analysts are divided between bullish takeaways, citing the bank's scale and operational execution, and bearish takeaways, highlighting concerns about rising expenses and valuation. Some analysts have increased price targets, while others have downgraded the stock, citing limited near-term catalysts and stretched share valuations.
On September 12, 2025, Bank of America's consensus analyst price target remained steady at $53.69, despite market optimism over the bank's structural strengths and resilient revenues. The bank recently announced senior leadership changes, appointing Dean Athanasia and Jim DeMare as Co-Presidents and Alastair Borthwick as Executive Vice President to enhance its global capabilities and focus on long-term growth [1].Analysts are divided between bullish and bearish takeaways. Bullish analysts cite the bank's scale and operational execution, while bearish analysts highlight concerns about rising expenses and valuation. Some analysts have increased price targets, while others have downgraded the stock, citing limited near-term catalysts and stretched share valuations.
The largest immediate risk for Bank of America continues to be market volatility and its impact on credit portfolios and capital. The board’s approval of a US$40 billion share buyback program in July supports the key catalyst of potential earnings per share growth and shareholder returns [1].
Bank of America’s outlook anticipates $122.0 billion in revenue and $32.9 billion in earnings by 2028. This scenario assumes 7.4% annual revenue growth and a $6.3 billion increase in earnings from the current $26.6 billion level. Uncover how Bank of America's forecasts yield a $53.52 fair value, a 6% upside to its current price [1].
Simply Wall St Community members shared 20 fair value estimates for Bank of America, ranging from US$39.71 to US$59.32. While opinions are split, a focus on digital innovation and operational efficiency remains a major factor as you weigh these varied viewpoints [1].
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