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BAC

Bank of America Corporation

S&P 500
BAC|Financial Services|Banks - Diversified|$48.14|P/E 12.4|MCap 343.7B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

2.34%

Annual Dividend

$1.10

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

28.35%

FCF Payout Ratio

75.82%

Stock Price

$48.14

52-Week Range

$33.07 $57.55

Dividend Health Score

86/ 100Very Safe

BAC's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 28.3% 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

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
28.3%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
75.8%Caution

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
3.7%Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
10.2%Caution
Operating Margin
41.6%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
8.5%Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

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

March 6, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 27, 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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$4,814.00

Annual Income

$110.00

Quarterly Income

$27.50

Monthly Income

$9.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BAC's current dividend yield?
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) currently has a dividend yield of 2.34%, based on a stock price of $48.14 and an annual dividend of $1.10.
When is BAC's next dividend payment date?
BAC's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-06 and the next payment date is 2026-03-27. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BAC pay in dividends per year?
Bank of America Corporation paid $1.08 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has BAC been increasing its dividend?
Bank of America Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 8.45% and a 10-year CAGR of 18.37%.
Is BAC's dividend safe?
Bank of America Corporation has a payout ratio of 28.35%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 75.82%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BAC's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Bank of America Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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