Bank of America (BAC) Competitors

Bank of America currently has a consensus price target of $64.22, suggesting a potential upside of 24.93%. American Express has a consensus price target of $365.63, suggesting a potential upside of 19.26%. Given Bank of America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Bank of America is more favorable than American Express.

In the previous week, Bank of America had 137 more articles in the media than American Express. MarketBeat recorded 195 mentions for Bank of America and 58 mentions for American Express. American Express' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Bank of America's score of 0.28 indicating that American Express is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

70.7% of Bank of America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.3% of American Express shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Bank of America shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of American Express shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Bank of America has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, American Express has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Bank of America has higher revenue and earnings than American Express. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Express, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. American Express pays an annual dividend of $3.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Bank of America pays out 29.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. American Express pays out 23.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Bank of America has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and American Express has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Bank of America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Bank of America has a net margin of 17.56% compared to American Express' net margin of 15.07%. American Express' return on equity of 34.12% beat Bank of America's return on equity.

39.3% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of Bank of America shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Berkshire Hathaway shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Bank of America shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Berkshire Hathaway has higher revenue and earnings than Bank of America. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Berkshire Hathaway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Bank of America had 173 more articles in the media than Berkshire Hathaway. MarketBeat recorded 195 mentions for Bank of America and 22 mentions for Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Bank of America's score of 0.28 indicating that Berkshire Hathaway is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Berkshire Hathaway has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Berkshire Hathaway currently has a consensus target price of $542.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.05%. Bank of America has a consensus target price of $64.22, suggesting a potential upside of 24.93%. Given Bank of America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of America is more favorable than Berkshire Hathaway.

Berkshire Hathaway has a net margin of 22.30% compared to Bank of America's net margin of 17.56%. Bank of America's return on equity of 12.20% beat Berkshire Hathaway's return on equity.

Citigroup pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Citigroup pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of America pays out 29.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Citigroup has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Bank of America has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Bank of America is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Bank of America has a net margin of 17.56% compared to Citigroup's net margin of 10.97%. Bank of America's return on equity of 12.20% beat Citigroup's return on equity.

Bank of America has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Citigroup. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Citigroup, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Citigroup has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Citigroup currently has a consensus target price of $150.79, indicating a potential upside of 23.06%. Bank of America has a consensus target price of $64.22, indicating a potential upside of 24.93%. Given Bank of America's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of America is more favorable than Citigroup.

In the previous week, Bank of America had 60 more articles in the media than Citigroup. MarketBeat recorded 195 mentions for Bank of America and 135 mentions for Citigroup. Citigroup's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Bank of America's score of 0.28 indicating that Citigroup is being referred to more favorably in the media.

71.7% of Citigroup shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of Bank of America shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Citigroup shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Bank of America shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Bank of America has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Chevron. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chevron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Chevron pays an annual dividend of $7.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Chevron pays out 68.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bank of America pays out 29.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Chevron has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years and Bank of America has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Chevron is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Bank of America has a net margin of 17.56% compared to Chevron's net margin of 9.57%. Bank of America's return on equity of 12.20% beat Chevron's return on equity.

Chevron has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bank of America has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Chevron presently has a consensus price target of $213.08, indicating a potential downside of 4.04%. Bank of America has a consensus price target of $64.22, indicating a potential upside of 24.93%. Given Bank of America's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bank of America is more favorable than Chevron.

72.4% of Chevron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of Bank of America shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Chevron shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Bank of America shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Bank of America had 117 more articles in the media than Chevron. MarketBeat recorded 195 mentions for Bank of America and 78 mentions for Chevron. Chevron's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Bank of America's score of 0.28 indicating that Chevron is being referred to more favorably in the media.