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Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.

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When Chinese AI lab Deepseek released a state-of-the-art large language model for free, it marked a turning point in enterprise AI strategy — especially for financial institutions. The move underscored a broader shift: the emergence of open-source AI as a serious contender to proprietary offerings.
While open-source tools have long been foundational to developer ecosystems, their influence rarely extended into core infrastructure. That changed when companies like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) began publishing foundational models freely, echoing Google's Android strategy — build the ecosystem now, monetize later.
The trend is accelerating. Deepseek's release made waves for several reasons:
<ul>
<li>State-of-the-art models are now widely available at no cost.</li>
<li>Training these models has become more economically feasible.</li>
<li>Open-source distribution can accelerate adoption — Deepseek's app reportedly reached the top of mobile app store rankings within days of launch.</li>
</ul>
These developments open the door for enterprises — including banks — to stop merely consuming AI and start building it.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Banking's Quiet AI Revolution</h1>
<a href="https://www.citigroup.com/global/news/press-release/2024/citi-publishes-new-report-ai-in-finance">According to a 2024 Citibank report</a>, up to 54% of banking roles could be impacted by AI. The sector's heavy reliance on manual workflows, compliance-heavy documentation and repetitive research makes it ripe for disruption.
So far, most large U.S. banks have opted to explore generative AI via partnerships rather than by developing their own infrastructure:
<ul>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) has deployed tools for automating meeting notes and summarizing research, aimed at enhancing financial advisor productivity.</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) partnered with OpenAI to launch internal assistants for email and document drafting, all integrated into its secure Omni platform.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) built an internal hub to access specialized AI tools, with a focus on developer productivity and task-specific model optimization.</li>
<li>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) are focused on customer-facing AI, deploying chatbots in mobile banking apps to answer user queries and handle support.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Why Banks May Need to Build Their Own AI</h1>
With open-source AI infrastructure advancing rapidly, banks now have compelling reasons to develop internal models:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#x1f510; Enhanced Data Security</h3>
By building proprietary LLMs, banks can maintain end-to-end control over sensitive data, reduce reliance on external vendors, and ensure compliance with strict regulatory requirements.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#x1f4ca; Unlocking Proprietary Data Value</h3>
Banks are sitting on massive pools of transaction and behavioral data that could power competitive AI models. Training open-source models in-house offers a cost-effective way to turn this underutilized data into differentiated digital services.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#x1f4b8; Monetization Potential</h3>
Custom bank-built AI can serve internal teams or be licensed externally. As demand rises for financial data integration, models trained on proprietary datasets could enable entirely new product lines or revenue channels.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Strategic Fork in the Road</h1>
Banks are now faced with a strategic decision: continue outsourcing AI capabilities to tech firms — or invest in building their own. With massive IT budgets and uniquely rich data troves, financial institutions are well-positioned to become creators of infrastructure, not just users.
The road ahead is clear. As open-source AI evolves, banking giants that invest in their own models today may define the next era of financial services.
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Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) is ramping up its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39801252/bofa-manages-to-keep-expenses-in-check-by-going-digital-now-the-bank-is-using-ai-to-take-it-to-anot">investment in artificial intelligence</a>, planning to spend $4 billion on AI initiatives over the next year—nearly a third of its annual $13 billion tech budget.
The company <a href="https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/press-releases/2025/04/ai-adoption-by-bofa-s-global-workforce-improves-productivity--cl.html">disclosed</a> the figure in a recent release, noting that both internal and customer-facing tools are already showing strong returns, ranging from cost reductions to improved user experiences.
Benzinga reached out to Bank of America for more details, but the bank was unable to comment by the time of publication. That being said, there are many interesting tidbits to highlight in the press release itself.
Among major U.S. banks, Bank of America appears to be leading the charge in deploying AI at scale. Its consumer chatbot Erica—launched seven years ago—has handled over 2.5 billion interactions and now serves 20 million active users. Meanwhile, sibling products like askMerrill and askPrivate Banking saw more than 23 million interactions in 2024, up by over a million from the previous year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Enterprise AI Is Catching Up Fast</h3>
While consumer-facing AI has been in place for years, BofA's enterprise AI rollout is more recent—and more ambitious. New internal data reveals just how widely the bank is applying generative AI across its operations:
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<li>Internal Support (IT): Erica for Employees, an internal AI chatbot adapted from the public-facing version, is now used by over 90% of BofA's 213,000 employees—reducing IT help desk requests by more than 50%.</li>
<li>Developer Productivity: Engineers using generative AI coding assistants are seeing up to 20% improvements in productivity, helping them move faster across technical workflows.</li>
<li>Meeting Preparation: AI is helping employees generate meeting prep materials for client engagements, saving tens of thousands of hours annually—time that's redirected toward client-facing work.</li>
<li>Customer Support: Contact center agents use AI tools to deliver faster, more personalized service, which has reduced average call times.</li>
<li>Research Access (Sales &amp; Trading): Sales and trading teams use a homegrown generative AI tool to summarize BofA research and market updates more efficiently, helping them move quickly in volatile markets.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Matters</h3>
Other institutions like JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) are also building AI-powered tools for employees and customers. But Bank of America stands out for its transparency and measurable results.
Cutting IT support demand in half, improving developer velocity, and enhancing customer satisfaction are all indicators that this isn't hype—it's execution.
And yet, this is just the beginning. The generative AI transformation in banking is still in its early innings. What we're seeing now is likely just a preview of how financial services will operate in the next decade.
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Bank Of America Bets Big On AI With $4 Billion Investment—And It's Already Paying Off

When the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/volatility">market goes haywire</a>, it helps to have a compass. 
This week, Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist at Hightower Advisors, is pointing investors toward five names she believes are poised for a rebound.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia: The King Looks Tempting Again</h3>
Link doesn't own Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) — yet. But for the first time, she's circling. The AI juggernaut is trading at just 20x forward earnings, below its historical trough of 23–25x, after numbers have been revised down.
"If you've got a long-term view, this is your moment," says Link, who acknowledges she's been riding with Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) instead. 
But with Nvidia off its highs and still the undisputed leader in AI chips, she says the dust will settle and investors will flock back to the winners.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Meta: 3.3 Billion Users Can't Be Wrong</h3>
Link just bought Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) for the first time in years. The stock is down 28%, yet Meta's still cranking out 20% revenue growth and 40% operating margins.
"That's too cheap to ignore," says Link, who's betting that Wall Street's short-term memory will soon rediscover the power of 3.3 billion monthly users and a cash-rich business model.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Intuitive Surgical: Market Leader With Tailwinds</h3>
Down 20% from its highs, Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) is still cutting-edge. 
With a 30% market share in robotic surgeries and only 2.4 million of 200 million global procedures under its belt last year, Link sees years of growth ahead.
"It's not a stock for the impatient," she admits. "But it's the clear category leader with a long runway."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Boeing: China Needs Planes, Not Headlines</h3>
Link doesn't have time for turbulence in airline stocks. As for Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), that's a different story. Despite headlines and supply chain snafus, she thinks the worst may be over — and with China's aging fleet needing an upgrade, demand is a given.
"This isn't a demand problem. It's an execution problem — and now they've got a CEO who knows how to execute."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of America: Time To Catch Up</h3>
Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) has lagged its peers by 10 percentage points this year. That's Link's cue. She liked the bank's recent quarter, especially fee growth, efficiency, and management's confidence in reiterating net interest income guidance.
"When the whole sector looked shaky, Bank of America helped calm the waters," she says and she's buying into that stability.
Link isn't chasing the rally. Whether it's tech titans with trimmed valuations or category leaders with long-term tailwinds, each of her picks has one thing in common: durability. 
In a market still finding its footing, she's betting that quality will win and that patient investors will be glad they followed the signal, not the noise.
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Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are trading higher by 4.1% to $37.47 since Monday&#8217;s open. The company this week reported stronger-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44811593/bank-of-america-ceo-says-consumer-continues-to-spend-and-maintain-healthy-credit-quality-sticks-to-annual-outlook">first-quarter fiscal 2025 results</a>, with net income rising to $7.4 billion from $6.7 billion a year earlier.
What To Know: Bank of America&#8217;s first-quarter EPS came in at 90 cents, surpassing analysts&#8217; expectations of 81 cents. Revenue climbed 6% year-over-year to $27.37 billion, supported by a 9.6% rise in noninterest income and a 3% increase in net interest income.
Segment performance was mixed: Consumer Banking and Global Banking saw slight declines in net income, while Global Markets and Wealth Management posted gains. Investment banking fees dipped 3% to $1.5 billion. Credit loss provisions rose 12% to $1.48 billion.
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Despite a CET1 ratio decline to 11.8%, book value per share improved 8% to $36.39. The bank added 1 million new credit card accounts, with loan and deposit growth at 4% and 3% respectively.
While analysts praised the quarter's resilience, several firms <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44849372/bank-of-america-analysts-cut-price-target-amid-macro-uncertainty-but-maintain-positive-outlook">lowered EPS estimates and price targets</a>, citing macro risks. CEO Brian Moynihan highlighted continued consumer strength and reiterated confidence in the bank's growth strategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44862662/trump-pressures-fed-as-ecb-delivers-7th-straight-rate-cut">amid economic uncertainty</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy BAC Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Bank of America &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), which is trading at $37.45 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 2.67 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, BAC has a 52-week high of $48.08 and a 52-week low of $33.06.

What's Going On With Bank Of America (BAC) Shares

Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), the largest aluminum producer in the United States, reported $20 million in additional costs during its first quarter, stemming from newly imposed tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports last month.
What Happened: During its <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44853254/alcoa-shares-gain-after-mixed-q1-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss">first quarter earnings</a> call on Wednesday, Alcoa&#8217;s CFO, Molly Bierman, said the 25% tariffs, which took effect on March 12th, have already impacted the company's bottom line, to the tune of $20 million, and expects tariff-related expenses to climb to $90 million during the second quarter.
Following up on this, CEO William F. Oplinger said the tariff poses a significant challenge for the company. "This is the most material impact to Alcoa, as approximately 70% of our aluminum produced in Canada is destined for U.S. customers," Oplinger said.
He estimated the annual cost of the 25% tariff could reach as high as $425 million.
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Besides this, a portion of raw materials sourced from China is now subject to higher tariffs, according to Oplinger. He estimates those added costs will increase annual input expenses by $10 million to $15 million, citing a lack of viable alternative suppliers.
The company, however, expects to offset some of these costs with a high Midwest Premium, which refers to the added costs the buyers pay for aluminum, in addition to the base price. With this premium, Oplinger believes the net annual result is a negative $100 million for Alcoa.
Why It Matters: Recently, Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) analysts double-downgraded the stock, from &#8220;Buy&#8221; to &#8220;Underperform,&#8221; while slashing its Price Target from $58 to $26, representing a downward revision of 55%, citing lower aluminum prices and tariff pressures, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/alcoa-stock-sell-double-downgrade-4222e6a2">reports</a> Barron&#8217;s. 
Alcoa&#8217;s CEO William Oplinger has been a vocal critic of the tariffs, saying that they could wipe out 100,000 U.S. jobs as far back as February, as <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/alcoa-s-ceo-says-trump-tariffs-could-wipe-out-100-000-u-s-jobs-11686292'">reported</a> by Investopedia. 
Price Action: Alcoa stock was up 1.58% on Wednesday, but is down 1.48% in after-hours trading following its first quarter earnings release that fell short of estimates. 
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Alcoa Warns Tariffs Could Cost $425 Million Annually: 'This Is The Most Material Impact' Says CEO

On Tuesday,&nbsp;Bank of America Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) reported a&nbsp;first-quarter fiscal 2025&nbsp;net income of $7.4 billion (versus $6.7 billion a year ago) and EPS of $0.90, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $0.81</a>.
Revenue increased 6.0% year over year to $27.37 billion, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$26.99 billion, driven by noninterest income growth across all segments and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44811593/bank-of-america-ceo-says-consumer-continues-to-spend-and-maintain-healthy-credit-quality-sticks-to-annual-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">higher net interest income</a>.
CEO&nbsp;Brian Moynihan&nbsp;said trade tensions and tariff-related turbulence did not affect the company&#8217;s performance or American consumers in<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44829134/bank-of-america-ceo-says-consumers-are-resilient-while-business-owners-worried-as-we-face-a-changing-economy" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;the first quarter.&nbsp;</a>
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Truist Securities analyst John McDonald updated models to reflect 1Q results and updated management outlooks. The updates reflect modest downward revisions to EPS, citing conservative run rates on certain fee revenue lines and slightly higher provisioning.
Truist reduced the 2025 EPS estimate to $3.60 (-$0.05) and the 2026 estimate to $4.30 (-$0.05), citing conservative assumptions around investment banking revenues and loan loss provision.
The analyst has reduced the price target from $50 to $47 on the lower EPS and a lower target multiple to reflect increased macro uncertainty and risks. Truist <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAC/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintains the Buy rating</a>.
RBC Capital revised 2025 and 2026 EPS estimates to $3.70 and $4.25 from $3.73 and $4.35, respectively, reflecting a higher provision, higher expense, and lower noninterest income. &#8220;In view of recent market conditions, we revised our price target to $45 from $50,&#8221; RBC writes.
&#8220;BAC&#8217;s diversified business model continues to demonstrate its ability to navigate through uncertain times,&#8221; analyst Gerard Cassidy says.
&#8220;Furthermore, given the de-risking of its balance sheet over the last 15 years, we expect BAC to manage through the expected slowing of the U.S. economy and the impact it will have on credit trends without suffering any material adverse impacts to net income or capital,&#8221; Cassidy added.
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods says this was a solid quarter from BAC but also relatively in line.
&#8220;In our view, BAC will rerate higher as it continues to deliver improving NII and visible credit costs. We continue to like the stock currently trading at a 17% discount to peers on 2026E,&#8221; said analyst David Konrad.
The analyst reduced the 2025 estimate by $0.05 to $3.65 and 2026E by $0.15 to $4.40, driven by higher credit costs and modestly lower NII.
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods reduced the price target from $55 to $52, reiterating the Outperform rating.
&#8220;Further, BAC has flexibility for stronger repurchases as capital generation exceeds organic business growth needs,&#8221; analyst Konrad added.
Price Action: BAC stock is down 0.56% at $37.78 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Bank Of America Analysts Cut Price Target Amid Macro Uncertainty, But Maintain Positive Outlook

In the latest quarter, 22 analysts provided ratings for Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $50.36, with a high estimate of $57.00 and a low estimate of $42.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 3.19%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744826482_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Bank of America's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;-----------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephen Biggar &#x7C;Argus Research &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$53.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gerard Cassidy &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Konrad &#x7C;Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $52.00&#x7C;$55.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Erika Najarian &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$46.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Siefers &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $42.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John McDonald &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Goldberg &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $54.00&#x7C;$58.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betsy Graseck &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$56.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John McDonald &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$53.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vivek Juneja &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $43.50&#x7C;$49.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Glenn Schorr &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $48.00&#x7C;$51.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Horowitz &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betsy Graseck &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $56.00&#x7C;$57.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David George &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betsy Graseck &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $57.00&#x7C;$56.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Chris Kotowski &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $56.00&#x7C;$55.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vivek Juneja &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $49.50&#x7C;$48.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Siefers &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $49.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betsy Graseck &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $56.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Chris Kotowski &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $55.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John McDonald &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $53.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Glenn Schorr &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $51.00&#x7C;$53.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Bank of America. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Bank of America compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Bank of America's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Bank of America's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Bank of America Better</h2>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
<h3>Bank of America's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Bank of America's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 15.43%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 25.25%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Bank of America's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.35%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.19%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Bank of America's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.2, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Analyst Expectations For Bank of America's Future

Several CEOs of the largest U.S. banks have recently expressed concerns about the economic fallout, market volatility and broader uncertainty resulting from President Donald Trump's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44791485/bank-stocks-rebound-above-200-day-average-as-earnings-propel-dip-buyers"> new trade policies.&nbsp;</a>
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) CEO David Solomon warned of uncertainty and potential turbulence ahead on the company&#8217;s earnings call Monday.&nbsp;
&#8220;This uncertainty around the path forward and fears over the potentially escalating effects of a trade war have created material risks to the U.S. and global economy,&#8221; Solomon told analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44802094/tariff-fears-pose-material-risks-to-us-and-global-economies-goldman-sachs-ceo-warns"> on the call</a>.&nbsp;
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Solomon also noted that he hears an even &#8220;greater sense of short-term concern&#8221; from CEOs located outside of the United States.&nbsp;
Last Friday, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44774273/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-expects-sp-500-growth-forecast-to-be-cut">pointed out </a>that the analyst community has lowered the consensus S&amp;P 500 growth forecast from 10% to only 5% growth in 2025. He then predicted the forecast to be lowered even further in the near term.&nbsp;
&#8220;My guess is that it [will] be zero and negative five probably the next month," Dimon said.&nbsp;
Dimon has also stated that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44717888/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-warns-recession-now-likely-outcome"> a recession</a> is now a &#8220;likely outcome&#8221; due to the tariffs, and he expects many companies to withdraw or revise their forecasts because of the unpredictability. He emphasized that while the U.S. remains economically strong, the tariff uncertainty challenges that stability and could have lasting negative consequences. 
&#8220;Take a deep breath, negotiate some trade deals," Dimon urged the Trump administration last week. "It could get worse if we don&#8217;t make progress."
Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) CEO Brian Moynihan spoke about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44829134/bank-of-america-ceo-says-consumers-are-resilient-while-business-owners-worried-as-we-face-a-changing-economy">the effects</a> of economic uncertainty on the mindset of the bank's business-owner clients.&nbsp;
&#8220;They&#8217;re worried about how this will affect their businesses and where they should invest. And I think that&#8217;s slowing down some of their decision paths right now,&#8221; he said, adding that some are considering changing growth plans as well.&nbsp;
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Big Bank CEOs Weigh In On Trump's Turbulent Economy

Argus Research analyst Stephen Biggar maintains Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $53 to $47.

Argus Research Maintains Buy on Bank of America, Lowers Price Target to $47

RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy maintains Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $50 to $45.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Bank of America, Lowers Price Target to $45

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst David Konrad maintains Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $55 to $52.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Bank of America, Lowers Price Target to $52

UBS analyst Erika Najarian maintains Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $46 to $50.

UBS Maintains Buy on Bank of America, Raises Price Target to $50

Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers maintains Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $42.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Bank of America, Lowers Price Target to $42

Truist Securities analyst John McDonald maintains Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $50 to $47.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Bank of America, Lowers Price Target to $47

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintains Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $58 to $54.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Bank of America, Lowers Price Target to $54

U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday following a muted day of trading on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket.
The Donald Trump administration levied a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle"> 245% tariff on China</a> late Tuesday. &#8220;China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions,&#8221; stated a White House fact sheet.
Meanwhile, the new U.S. export restrictions halting the shipments of Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)<a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker"> H20 graphics processing units to China</a> were announced. The announcement comes after the U.S. government informed the company on April 9 that it would now require a license to export those chips.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.31% and the two-year bond was at 3.81%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s </a>projections show markets pricing a 79.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting. 
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<td>-0.07%</td>
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<td>-0.44%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.67% to $534.02, while the QQQ declined 1.27% to $452.17, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Weighing on U.S. stocks Tuesday, the consumer discretionary, health care, and consumer staples sectors saw the biggest declines.
Bucking the trend, however, information technology and real estate stocks closed higher.
The market moves came as Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, while economic data showed a rise in the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index and flat export prices alongside a slight drop in import prices for March.
The Dow closed Tuesday 10.44% below its 52-week peak of 45,073.63. The S&amp;P 500 ended 12.21% off its 6,147.43 high, and the Nasdaq 100 was 15.27% below its 22,222.61 record.
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<td>-0.049%</td>
<td>16,823.17</td>
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<td>-0.17%</td>
<td>5,396.63</td>
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<td>-0.38%</td>
<td>40,368.96</td>
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<td>0.11%</td>
<td>1,882.92</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Mona Mahajan of Edward Jones, the stock valuations were not stretched anymore. &#8220;While market returns have been negative this year, the upside is that valuations are now looking more compelling and are no longer stretched, which was a concern coming into this year.&#8221;
She highlighted that all major indexes were trading at or below their 10-year historical forward price-to-earnings multiples, potentially setting the stage for improved long-term returns.
The S&amp;P 500 forward multiple was around 18 times next year&#8217;s earnings forecast, down from a recent high of 22.7 times, while the Nasdaq forward multiple was about 21 times, down from its recent high of 30 times.
&#8220;In our view, the spike in volatility, a reset in valuations, and signs that the worst-case scenario in the trade war appears to be averted suggest that stocks may find some support and try to carve out a bottom. Risks have risen, but a recession is not inevitable in our view, and stocks appear to have already priced in a significant degree of bad outcomes,&#8221; she added.
Jason Goepfert of White Oak Consultancy LLC noted a historical pattern: whenever the VIX fear index drops from above 50 to the 30 level, the S&amp;P 500 has historically achieved 100% positive gains by year-end.
However, he points out that in the most recent such cycle in May 2020, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s return after a year was 42.96%. Goepfert&#8217;s analysis of similar cycles in 2009, 2002, and 1988 also reveals a short-term median loss of 0.7% for the S&amp;P 500 in the week following the VIX&#8217;s drop to 30.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The VIX cycle from &gt; 50 to &lt; 30 is on track to trigger today. A bear killer. <a href="https://t.co/rzvdiBw37G">pic.twitter.com/rzvdiBw37G</a>
&mdash; Jason Goepfert (@jasongoepfert) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasongoepfert/status/1912145727448363174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to an X post by Charlie Bilello of Creative Planning, historical data since 1990 showed that the S&amp;P 500 has delivered an average return of 35% in the year following a VIX close above 50, and 129% over the subsequent five years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> closed above 50 last week for the first time since April 2020. In the past, what has that meant for stocks going forward? Video discussion: <a href="https://t.co/YYVlqL4IlH">https://t.co/YYVlqL4IlH</a> <a href="https://t.co/iEy9Wb5myJ">pic.twitter.com/iEy9Wb5myJ</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912220992963035233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
<ul>
<li>March&#8217;s U.S. retail sales will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Industrial production and capacity utilization data for March will be announced at 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Business inventories for February and the home builder confidence index for April will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at noon.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) rose 0.74% in premarket on Wednesday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share on revenue of $10.40 billion.</li>
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<li>Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) fell 0.01% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $4.81 per share on revenue of $21.63 billion.</li>
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<li>ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) dropped 4.2% despite beating earnings estimates as its revenue and EPS fell on a sequential basis.</li>
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<li>J B Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) dropped 6.28% after reporting a 7.6% decline in profit for the first quarter. The company posted quarterly revenue of $2.92 billion, compared to market estimates of $2.90 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>iCAD Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICAD#NASDAQ">ICAD</a>) surged 72.02% and Radnet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDNT#NASDAQ">RDNT</a>) fell 2.03% after they announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement where RadNet will acquire iCAD.</li>
</ul>
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<li>La Rosa Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRHC#NASDAQ">LRHC</a>) jumped 119.16% after Nasdaq granted a 180-day extension, until October 6, 2025, to regain the $1.00 minimum bid price for continued listing under &#8216;LRHC&#8217;.</li>
</ul>
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Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 2.38% to hover around $3,304.35 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,318 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.51% at the 99.7040 level.
Asian markets declined on Wednesday, except India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300 index. Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index ended lower. European markets were also mostly lower in early trade.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points during the session as investors assessed recent earnings reports.
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) also reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its first quarter.
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Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) released better-than-expected quarterly results on Tuesday. CEO Brian Moynihan said trade tensions and tariff-related turbulence did not affect the company's performance or American consumers in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44811593/bank-of-america-ceo-says-consumer-continues-to-spend-and-maintain-healthy-credit-quality-sticks-to-annual-outlook"> the first quarter. </a>
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"They're worried about how this will affect their businesses and where they should invest. And I think that's slowing down some of their decision paths right now because they're trying to figure out if my goods and services will be able to pass through the price," he said, adding that some are considering changing growth plans as well.&nbsp;
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>874</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>694</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>264</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 2289 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 54 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $19.0 per contract. There were 14890 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.1K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 20735 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1370 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 69 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $378.0 per contract. There were 1244 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 874 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 220 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 87 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.1K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 276 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $17192.0 per contract. There were 9113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 66 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 97 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 4535 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 132 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $79.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 276 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $2062.0 per contract. There were 264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 45 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $530.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $1744.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 276 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 180 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 1175 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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