Bank of America's Shares Drop to 65th in Trading Volume as Analysts Split on Earnings Outlook and $40B Buyback Plan Signals Confidence

On August 6, 2025, Bank of America (BAC) traded at $45.50, down 0.31%, with a daily trading volume of $1.27 billion, a 23.88% decline from the previous day. The stock ranked 65th in trading activity among listed equities. Analysts highlighted mixed signals ahead of the bank’s next earnings report, noting a 0.3% downward revision in current-quarter earnings estimates and a 0.2% downward adjustment for the next fiscal year. Despite this, consensus revenue projections for the current quarter and fiscal years showed modest growth of 6.2%, 5.9%, and 5.7%, respectively.

Recent earnings results revealed BAC outperformed estimates in four consecutive quarters, with a 3.49% earnings surprise in the last reported period. However, revenue fell short by 0.5%, reflecting uneven performance in revenue generation. Institutional investors, including Citizens Financial Group, reduced holdings by 13.1% in Q1, while hedge funds like Glass Jacobson increased stakes. Analysts adjusted price targets, with Morgan Stanley raising its objective to $49 and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cutting its target to $52, reflecting divergent views on valuation and growth potential.

Insider activity added volatility, as James P. Demare sold 148,391 shares, reducing his position by 39.91%. Meanwhile, BAC announced a $40 billion share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its stock valuation. Dividend updates also drew attention, with a 7.7% increase in the quarterly payout to $0.28 per share, maintaining a payout ratio of 30.41%.

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