Bank of America Corporation · BAC-PL · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026
BofA reports strong organic growth while managing a regulatory charge
BofA's Q3 analysis supports a constructive operating picture: organic growth was broad across consumer, wealth and commercial banking, NII guidance was raised, and credit quality improved. The counterweight is regulatory remediation and the settlement charge, alongside capital, deposit-pricing and markets-revenue risks.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, the company moved from a raised NII outlook to guidance of roughly 8% growth in 2026 and at least the same level in 2027. The current analysis also adds a $1.2 billion regulatory settlement charge, record third-quarter equities revenue and a new GenAI tool for corporate-banking prospecting and onboarding.
Guidance delta
Management raised net interest income growth guidance to roughly 8% for 2026 and expects at least the same level in 2027.
Key takeaways
- Management highlighted 8% year-over-year net interest income growth and raised its NII outlook.
- Deposits exceeded $2 trillion, while credit quality improved and low-cost funding remained a focus.
- A $1.2 billion regulatory settlement charge reduced reported earnings; technology, AI and remediation remain priorities.
Management priorities
- Invest in technology and AI, including a corporate-banking prospecting and onboarding tool.
- Grow loans and deposits while expanding cards, financial centers and cross-selling.
- Continue regulatory remediation with supporting resources and technology.
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Snapshot as of publicationBank of America Corporation, founded in 1784 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates as a global financial institution delivering a comprehensive array of banking and financial services. Its diverse client base includes individual consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and governments worldwide. The company organizes its operations across four primary divisions: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM), Global Banking, and Global Markets. The Consumer Banking segment provides a full spectrum of personal financial products. These include various savings and checking accounts (such as traditional, money market, non-interest-bearing, and interest-bearing options), certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and investment accounts.…
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| BAC-PE Bank of America Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Bank of America: NII Growth Holds, Settlement Weighs on Q3 |
| BAC-PO Bank of America Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Bank of America: NII outlook holds despite settlement charge |
| BLK BlackRock, Inc. | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | -0.0% | BlackRock pairs resilient flows with new AI-infrastructure financing |
| BML-PG Bank of America Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Bank of America Sustains Organic Growth Despite Settlement Charge |
| BML-PJ Bank of America Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Bank of America: NII growth amid settlement charge |
| MS-PK Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Morgan Stanley Q3: Wealth Flows and AI Infrastructure Drive Momentum |
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