Bank of America Stock Price, News & Analysis

The 2022 Homebuyer Insights Report from Bank of America reveals a hot spring homebuying season with 65% of prospective buyers ready to make offers within three days of viewing a property. Despite concerns about rising home prices, which are expected to increase by 10% this year, 53% of buyers plan to stick with their timeline for purchasing. Many buyers are willing to compromise, such as moving to less desirable areas or purchasing smaller homes. The report emphasizes the importance of financial education and highlights Bank of America's commitment to supporting homeownership.

Bank of America Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on common stock, payable on June 24, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2022. Additionally, a dividend of $1.75 per share was declared on 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series B, payable on July 25, 2022, to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2022. The bank serves approximately 67 million clients with a comprehensive range of financial services, showcasing strong operational capacity across the U.S. and 35 countries.

On April 26, 2022, Bank of America conducted its annual meeting where all 14 board nominees were elected with over 92% approval. An advisory proposal regarding executive compensation received over 94% support. Additionally, management proposals for appointing the independent accounting firm and adopting the Delaware exclusive forum provision were also approved, though no stockholder proposals passed. The results are preliminary, with final figures to be reported on Form 8-K to the SEC.

Bank of America has announced a significant initiative to transition all its plastic credit and debit cards to be made from at least 80% recycled plastic starting in 2023. This move, the first of its kind by a U.S.-based bank, aims to reduce over 235 tons of single-use plastics annually and support a sustainable supply chain. Market research shows that over 72% of consumers are interested in environmental sustainability. Bank of America aims to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage through this initiative while continuing to offer digital debit cards, introduced in 2019.

Bank of America announced its first-quarter 2022 financial results today, highlighting its position as a leading financial institution. The bank serves around 67 million clients in the U.S., operating approximately 4,100 retail centers and 16,000 ATMs. The CEO Brian Moynihan and CFO Alastair Borthwick will discuss these results in a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the investor presentation and listen to the call via the company's Investor Relations website.

The Bank of America Institute's recent report reveals resilience in consumer spending among lower-income groups despite inflation concerns. In March, credit and debit card spending rose by 11% year-over-year, with the first eight days of April showing a 15% increase compared to 2021. Households earning less than $50,000 annually saw their card spending per household rise by 33.3% since 2019. The data suggests that sentiment surveys may not accurately reflect consumer behavior amid economic pressures.

Bank of America is set to announce its first-quarter 2022 financial results on April 18, 2022, at approximately 6:45 a.m. ET. This will be followed by an investor presentation at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the news release, supplementary filing, and investor presentation on the company’s Investor Relations website. The presentation will also have a conference call for investors to listen live.