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Bank of America (BAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$39.56 -0.43 (-1.08%)
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Bank of America - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
19

Based on 25 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Bank of America in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 25 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for BAC.

Consensus Price Target

$47.25
19.44% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Bank of America, the average price target is $47.25. The highest price target for BAC is $56.00, while the lowest price target for BAC is $39.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.44% from the current price of $39.56.
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BAC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$47.25$48.45$48.58$38.59
Forecasted Upside19.44% Upside15.91% Upside4.05% Upside4.28% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

BAC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BAC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Bank of America Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBank of AmericaFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside21.14% Upside33.56% Upside22.58% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/28/2025Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Chris Kotowski
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $51.00+28.97%
4/17/2025Phillip Securities
0 of 5 stars
G. Thum
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UpgradeModerate Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
4/16/2025Argus
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Biggar
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $47.00+25.33%
4/16/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Gerard Cassidy
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $45.00+18.87%
4/16/2025Piper Sandler
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Scott Siefers
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $42.00+12.13%
4/16/2025UBS Group
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E. Najarian
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $50.00+33.49%
4/16/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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David Konrad
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $52.00+38.83%
4/16/2025Cfra Research
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 Boost TargetBuy$47.00+25.27%
4/16/2025Truist Financial
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John McDonald
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $47.00+24.49%
4/16/2025Barclays
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Jason Goldberg
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $54.00+41.98%
4/3/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Vivek Juneja
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$49.50 ➝ $43.50+3.89%
4/1/2025Evercore ISI
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Glenn Schorr
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $48.00+16.97%
3/24/2025Citigroup
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K. Horowitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $50.00+16.33%
3/7/2025Baird R W
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D. George
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/7/2025Robert W. Baird
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David George
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$45.00 ➝ $50.00+20.90%
1/17/2025Morgan Stanley
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Betsy Graseck
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$54.00 ➝ $56.00+20.94%
1/7/2025Hsbc Global Res
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S. Martinez
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/7/2025HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$50.00+10.16%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $56.00+21.98%
9/3/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$45.00+10.43%
7/18/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$38.00 ➝ $40.00-9.07%
7/9/2024Piper Sandler Companies
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $42.00+2.87%
7/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$39.00 ➝ $41.00+0.44%
7/2/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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J. Mitchell
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/19/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$42.00+17.42%
4/3/2024Erste Group Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/16/2024Odeon Capital Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$33.90+3.35%
12/1/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $33.00+8.13%

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Should I Buy Bank of America Stock? BAC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Bank of America pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Bank of America
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Bank of America:

  • The current stock price is around $36.91, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Bank of America reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share of $0.90, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $280.62 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the financial services sector.
  • With a dividend yield of about 2.82%, Bank of America offers a reliable income stream for investors through its quarterly dividends.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Bank of America, suggesting positive sentiment and potential for future growth.

Bank of America
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Bank of America for these reasons:

  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, which indicates a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts, including a reduction from $53.00 to $47.00, may signal concerns about future performance.
  • Bank of America has a quick ratio of 0.78, suggesting that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities without selling inventory or obtaining additional financing.
  • Despite a strong earnings report, the overall economic environment may pose challenges, affecting the financial sector's performance.
  • With a significant number of analysts issuing hold ratings, there may be uncertainty regarding the stock's short-term potential for appreciation.

BAC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Bank of America is $47.25, with a high forecast of $56.00 and a low forecast of $39.00.

25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank of America in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BAC shares.

According to analysts, Bank of America's stock has a predicted upside of 19.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Bank of America's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Bank of America also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Bank of America more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Bank of America is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how BAC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BAC) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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