Bank of America Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
BAC's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 27.3% earnings payout ratio & 3.7% net debt / total assets. The dividend has been growing at a 8.45% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 10 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 27.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 3.7%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
- Operating Margin: 36.0%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Bank of America Corporation
Bank of America Corporation is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, managing over $3.2 trillion in assets and operating primarily through four key segments: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth & Investment Management, Global Banking, and Global Markets. Founded in 1784 and headquartered at the Bank of America Corporate Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, it delivers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and governments worldwide. The Consumer Banking segment encompasses branches, deposit operations, retail lending, credit and debit cards, and small-business services, while Merrill Lynch provides brokerage and wealth-management solutions alongside its private bank. Wholesale operations include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets activities. Classified in the diversified banks industry within the banks sector, Bank of America maintains a significant global presence with approximately 213,000 employees and continues to play a pivotal role in the financial markets through its extensive operations.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.14%
Annual Dividend
$1.10
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
27.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
75.82%
Stock Price
$51.31
52-Week Range
$41.25 – $57.55
Dividend History (2016–2025)
BAC annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
BAC earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 5, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 26, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
7.89%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
8.45%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
18.37%
3-Year Total Growth
25.58%
5-Year Total Growth
50.00%
10-Year Total Growth
440.00%
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