DDD Partners LLC grew its holdings in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC – Free Report) by 6,794.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 404,353 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 398,488 shares during the quarter. Bank of America accounts for 1.3% of DDD Partners LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest position. DDD Partners LLC’s holdings in Bank of America were worth $20,861,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Quaker Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Bank of America by 246.5% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 523 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 880 shares during the period. Steph & Co. increased its stake in shares of Bank of America by 224.3% during the third quarter. Steph & Co. now owns 548 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. Collier Financial acquired a new position in shares of Bank of America during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Bank of America in the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. acquired a new stake in Bank of America in the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.71% of the company’s stock.
Bank of America Trading Up 0.0%
Shares of Bank of America stock opened at $52.53 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $54.43 and a 200 day moving average of $52.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 0.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $383.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.72, a PEG ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.29. Bank of America Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $33.06 and a fifty-two week high of $57.55.
Bank of America Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $0.28 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Bank of America’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.24%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
BAC has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Bank of America from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on Bank of America from $62.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Ameriprise Financial raised shares of Bank of America to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. CICC Research started coverage on shares of Bank of America in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $62.00 target price for the company. Finally, Oppenheimer raised their price target on shares of Bank of America from $55.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $60.30.
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Bank of America News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Bank of America this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan and other analysts remain constructive — JPMorgan slightly raised its price target to $61.50 and kept an Overweight rating, signaling analyst conviction and upside relative to the current price. Why Analysts Are Closely Watching Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
- Positive Sentiment: Community development lending: BofA’s Community Development Banking funded $7.4B in 2025 to create 11,000+ affordable housing units — a positive for franchise strength, fee income and ESG credentials. BofA Community Development Banking Delivers $7.4 Billion…
- Neutral Sentiment: Macro/market signal — BofA research and coverage note U.S. Treasuries (especially 30‑year) as the best hedge if the Fed is done cutting, a view that shifts flows toward long-duration assets and can influence bank trading and investment portfolios. This is market commentary rather than a direct company operational change. Bank of America (BAC) Says U.S. Treasuries Are the Best ‘Safe Haven’
- Neutral Sentiment: Stock momentum since earnings has been muted — coverage notes the share price changed little in the month after BofA’s January quarter beat, suggesting investors are weighing earnings versus macro and regulatory headlines. Why Is Bank of America (BAC) Down 0.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory risk rising — U.S. regulators appear closer to proposing new “Basel endgame” rules that could tighten how large banks measure risk and potentially raise capital requirements, which would pressure returns on equity and capital allocation. US bank regulators move closer to proposing new ‘Basel’ rules for large banks
- Negative Sentiment: Legal/compliance spotlight — a recent ruling in the Jeffrey Epstein-related trial has refocused attention on BofA’s compliance controls and potential reputational/legal risk, which could add uncertainty to costs or capital planning. Epstein Trial Ruling Puts Bank Of America Compliance And Returns In Focus
- Negative Sentiment: Big‑holder movement risk — reports suggest Berkshire Hathaway may have trimmed (or could have trimmed) Bank of America holdings in the quarter; large stake changes can create headline-driven volatility even if the long‑term thesis remains intact. Berkshire Might Have Sold More Apple, Bank of America Stock in Fourth Quarter
Bank of America Company Profile
Bank of America Corporation is a multinational financial services company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides a broad array of banking, investment, asset management and related financial and risk management products and services to individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses, large corporations, governments and institutional investors. The firm operates through consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking and markets businesses, offering capabilities across lending, deposits, payments, advisory and capital markets.
Its consumer-facing offerings include checking and savings accounts, mortgages, home equity lending, auto loans, credit cards and small business banking, supported by a nationwide branch network and digital channels.
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