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On Wednesday, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) made an adjustment to the price target of Bank of America stock (NYSE: BAC), reducing it to $52 from the previous target of $55. Despite the change in the price target, KBW maintained its Outperform rating on the bank’s shares.
The decision came following the evaluation of Bank of America’s recent quarterly performance. According to KBW, although Bank of America’s results were mostly as expected, the bank had a solid quarter, generating revenue of $96.07 billion in the last twelve months. The firm highlighted a slight beat in pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) by $0.01 and a $0.03 beat from equities trading that led to a $0.02 increase in expenses. KBW’s analysis pointed out that despite these results being relatively in line with expectations, Bank of America’s stock still managed to outperform the Bank Index (BKX) by 240 basis points. InvestingPro analysis reveals that the bank has maintained dividend payments for an impressive 55 consecutive years, demonstrating strong financial stability.
KBW’s analyst remains optimistic about the future prospects of Bank of America. The analyst’s commentary underscored that the bank’s performance was satisfactory enough to warrant a positive outlook, noting that the bank will likely rerate higher as it continues to deliver improving net interest income (NII) and visible credit costs.
The firm also made a favorable comparison of Bank of America’s valuation relative to its peers. The stock is currently trading at a 17% discount to its peers based on the estimated earnings for 2026, with a P/E ratio of 11.34x. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, the stock appears to be fairly valued at current levels. This comprehensive assessment, along with 8 additional exclusive ProTips and detailed financial metrics, is available in the Pro Research Report, helping investors make more informed decisions.
In conclusion, KBW’s adjustment of the price target reflects the latest financial results and the anticipation of Bank of America’s potential growth and improvement in key financial areas. The maintained Outperform rating indicates that KBW still sees Bank of America as a favorable investment despite the slight reduction in the price target.
In other recent news, Bank of America reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company exceeded market expectations with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.90, surpassing the forecast of $0.82, and reported revenue of $27.4 billion, which was higher than the expected $26.99 billion. This performance was driven by increases in net interest income and noninterest income, contributing to an 18% year-over-year rise in EPS and a 6% increase in revenue. Additionally, Bank of America achieved a net income of $7.4 billion for the quarter. CFRA adjusted its outlook on the bank’s stock, lowering the price target to $47.00 from $53.00 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing a modified risk premium and a forward price-to-earnings ratio. Meanwhile, Evercore ISI maintained an Outperform rating with a $48.00 price target, highlighting the bank’s financial resilience and conservative management approach. The bank’s management emphasized its preparedness for potential economic downturns, supported by increased reserves and strong balance sheet metrics. These developments reflect a positive trajectory for Bank of America amid a challenging economic environment.
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