Bank of America (BAC) News Today $51.28 +0.84 (+1.67%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$51.32 +0.04 (+0.08%) As of 05:09 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Bank of America Up Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Bank of America Up Today?Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) — Shares are trading higher today after a stronger-than-expected Q3 and a wave of analyst upgrades, though legal headlines are keeping some investors cautious. Below are the key drivers investors should know. Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat and upgraded NII outlook — BAC reported better-than-expected Q3 results with strengthened dealmaking and an upgraded net interest income (NII) forecast, which investors have rewarded. Article Positive Sentiment: Multiple broker upgrades and higher targets — After the quarter several firms raised price targets and ratings (examples include Morgan Stanley, Barclays, TD Cowen, Evercore, Oppenheimer and others), providing fresh buy-side momentum. Article Positive Sentiment: Peer/coverage support — Major banks and analysts (e.g., Citigroup) have maintained/affirmed buy recommendations, reinforcing the bullish narrative. Article Neutral Sentiment: Debt redemptions announced — BAC disclosed scheduled redemptions of €1.75bn and $2.5bn in senior notes due in 2026, a liability-management move that reduces near-term maturities but uses cash. Article Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options volume — Elevated options activity has been noted, which can signal increased speculative positioning or hedging around earnings and headlines. Article Neutral Sentiment: BofA research calls — The bank’s own research pieces (e.g., recommending long bonds and gold) and analyst notes on other companies (GE Vernova coverage) reflect active research flow but are not direct drivers of BAC’s fundamentals. Article Negative Sentiment: Lawsuits alleging ties to Jeffrey Epstein — Multiple reports show BAC has been named in new lawsuits alleging historic financial ties; legal and reputational risk is weighing on risk-sensitive investors. Article Negative Sentiment: Investor concern over litigation — Coverage and commentary highlight investor unease about potential legal exposure, which could cap upside until details/settlements are clarified. Article Bottom line for investors: positive earnings momentum and broad analyst upgrades are the primary reasons shares are up today, while ongoing lawsuits introduce headline risk that could create volatility until resolved. Monitor legal developments and follow-through in NII trends and guidance in coming quarters.Posted 1h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. BAC Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. 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Buys 14,153 Shares of Bank of America Corporation $BACOctober 17 at 5:16 AM | marketbeat.comBank of America, BNY sued over alleged financial ties to Jeffrey EpsteinOctober 17 at 4:42 AM | msn.comLooking At Bank of America's Recent Unusual Options ActivityOctober 17 at 4:42 AM | benzinga.comBank of America beats profit estimates on dealmaking strength, upgrades NII forecastOctober 17 at 4:42 AM | msn.comCitigroup Maintains Bank of America (BAC) Buy RecommendationOctober 17 at 4:42 AM | msn.comBank of America, BNY Sued Over Jeffrey Epstein TiesOctober 17 at 3:31 AM | wsj.comBank of America Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:BAC)October 17 at 2:06 AM | americanbankingnews.comBank of America Announces Redemption of $2,500,000,000 1.197% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, Due October 2026October 16 at 4:15 PM | prnewswire.comBank Of America: Remarkable Q3October 16 at 3:59 PM | seekingalpha.comVera Therapeutics' Lead Kidney Drug Poised For 2026 Launch In Multi-Billion-Dollar MarketOctober 16 at 2:50 PM | benzinga.comMorgan Stanley Increases Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) Price Target to $67.00October 16 at 1:54 PM | marketbeat.comBank of America (BAC) Tells Investors to Focus on ‘Value Stocks’October 16 at 11:50 AM | tipranks.comBank of America (NYSE:BAC) Earns "Outperform" Rating from Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsOctober 16 at 11:35 AM | marketbeat.comEvercore ISI Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) StockOctober 16 at 11:07 AM | marketbeat.comThese Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On Bank of America After Better-Than-Expected Q3 EarningsOctober 16 at 9:50 AM | benzinga.comBank of America (NYSE:BAC) Given New $61.00 Price Target at TD CowenOctober 16 at 9:49 AM | marketbeat.comBank of America (NYSE:BAC) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Oppenheimer Analyst SaysOctober 16 at 9:49 AM | marketbeat.comBank of America, BNY Sued Over Jeffrey Epstein TiesOctober 16 at 8:49 AM | wsj.comBank of America Corp (BAC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Robust Growth and Strategic ChallengesOctober 16 at 8:49 AM | finance.yahoo.comBank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 16 at 8:49 AM | msn.comBarclays Boosts Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) Price Target to $59.00October 16 at 8:17 AM | marketbeat.comS Bank Fund Management Ltd Invests $13.43 Million in Bank of America Corporation $BACOctober 16 at 7:32 AM | marketbeat.comWhy Analysts Are Upgrading Ratings After Klarna's IPO (BAC)Wall Street analysts are drawn to Klarna's strong potential, but the company will face hurdles as it grows its BNPL business and expands its offerings.October 16 at 7:08 AM | marketbeat.comAware Super Pty Ltd as trustee of Aware Super Buys 105,581 Shares of Bank of America Corporation $BACOctober 16 at 6:58 AM | marketbeat.comBank of America Corporation $BAC Holdings Decreased by PB Investment Partners L.P.October 16 at 6:37 AM | marketbeat.comBank of America Corporation $BAC Shares Sold by New York State Teachers Retirement SystemOctober 16 at 5:39 AM | marketbeat.comUptick Partners LLC Buys Shares of 5,675 Bank of America Corporation $BACOctober 16 at 5:39 AM | marketbeat.comInterchange Capital Partners LLC Sells 15,275 Shares of Bank of America Corporation $BACOctober 16 at 5:31 AM | marketbeat.comBioCryst’s Strategic Acquisition of Astria Therapeutics and Promising HAE Treatment Drive Buy RatingOctober 16 at 5:31 AM | tipranks.comZIM’s Financial Challenges: Sell Rating Amid EBIT Loss and New Port FeesOctober 16 at 5:31 AM | tipranks.comBank of America Corporation $BAC Shares Purchased by Mutual Advisors LLCOctober 16 at 5:31 AM | marketbeat.comTop Analyst Keeps Sell Rating on HIMS Stock Despite Buzz Around Women’s Health ExpansionOctober 16 at 5:11 AM | tipranks.comBoston Trust Walden Corp Grows Position in Bank of America Corporation $BACOctober 16 at 5:00 AM | marketbeat.comRFG Advisory LLC Has $1.68 Million Stock Holdings in Bank of America Corporation $BACOctober 16 at 4:48 AM | marketbeat.comBank of America sued over alleged financial ties to Jeffrey EpsteinOctober 16 at 3:49 AM | msn.comBank of America (BAC) Stock Is Up, What You Need To KnowOctober 16 at 3:49 AM | msn.comBank of America (BAC) Margin Surge Reinforces Profitability Narrative Despite Industry-Lagging Growth OutlookOctober 16 at 3:49 AM | finance.yahoo.comHow Investors May Respond To Bank of America (BAC) Strong Q3 Profits and Growth in Net Interest IncomeOctober 16 at 3:49 AM | finance.yahoo.comBank of America Sued Over Jeffrey Epstein TiesOctober 16 at 3:49 AM | msn.com Get Bank of America News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for BAC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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