Bank of America (BAC) reported its second-quarter financial results on July 16, 2024. The company's earnings and revenue surpassed analyst estimates. Here are the key highlights:
Earnings: Bank of America reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.83, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.80. Revenue: The bank generated revenue of $25.54 billion, surpassing the estimated $25.22 billion. Investment Banking: Investment banking fees increased by 29% to $1.56 billion, surpassing the StreetAccount estimate of $1.51 billion. Asset Management: Asset management fees rose by 14% to $3.37 billion due to higher stock market values. Net Interest Income (NII): Net interest income slipped 3% to $13.86 billion, matching the StreetAccount estimate of $14.5 billion for the fourth quarter of this year. Dividends and Share Repurchases: The company returned $5.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Bank of America's strong performance in investment banking and asset management helped offset the decline in net interest income due to higher interest rates. The bank's earnings beat expectations, leading to a rise in premarket trading hours.
Morgan Stanley and Schwab are set to release their second-quarter results on Tuesday, following Bank of America's lead. Analysts will be closely watching these reports for further insights into the financial performance of major banks.
Despite the positive earnings report, some investors may still be interested in earning a passive income from Bank of America through its dividends. To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from Bank of America's dividends alone, one would need an investment of approximately $261,313 or around 6,250 shares.
Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is expected to release its second-quarter financial results before the opening bell on Tuesday, July 16. The company's strong performance in investment banking and asset management helped offset the decline in net interest income due to higher interest rates. Analysts will be closely watching other major banks' second-quarter reports for further insights into the financial sector.
Sources: CNBC: Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected investment banking MarketWatch: Bank Earnings: Bank of America tops estimates, with Morgan Stanley, Schwab results to follow AlphaStreet.com: BAC Earnings: Key quarterly highlights from Bank of America's Q2 2024 financial results Yahoo Finance: Earn $500 A Month From Bank of America Stock Ahead Of Q2 Earnings