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Bank of America's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.88.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.51.
During the past 12 months, Bank of America's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Bank of America's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 77.40% per year. The lowest was -44.50% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Bank of America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Bank of America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Bank of America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XSWX:BAC vs WFC, C, BNY: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of America's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bank of America PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of America's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of America's PE Ratio falls into.
Bank of America Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Bank of America's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF3.47
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF3.47 mean?
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF3.47 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Bank of America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #745 out of 1411 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Bank of America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Bank of America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.47. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #745 out of 1411 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of America's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to WFC and C?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #745 out of 1411 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Bank of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.30, based on 1,411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Bank of America and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of America's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of America stock overvalued right now?
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF3.47. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF40.97, compared to a current price of CHF49.77 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.47. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of America (XSWX:BAC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF3.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF49.77 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF40.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BAC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF3.47
GF Value™: CHF40.97 vs. price of CHF49.77 (21.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of America is a formidable financial titan with a $3.5 trillion balance sheet and a cornerstone of the American economy, holding the second-largest deposit market share in the United States. While the firm has maintained its stronghold among middle-market and retail clientele domestically, Bank of America has continued to hold its own on the global stage, as evidenced by its fourth-largest global trading operation and an investment banking division that regularly finishes in the top four in global league tables. The firm is organized across four segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets.
76GF Score
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