Here is What to Know Beyond Why Bank of America Corporation (BAC) is a Trending Stock

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Bank of America (BAC) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Shares of this nation's second-largest bank have returned +4.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.5% change. The Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, to which Bank of America belongs, has gained 10.7% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.Bank of America is expected to post earnings of $0.83 per share for the current quarter, representing no change from the year-ago quarter. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -2.5%.The consensus earnings estimate of $3.67 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +11.9%. This estimate has changed +0.2% over the last 30 days.For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.28 indicates a change of +16.7% from what Bank of America is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +3.2%.With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Bank of America.The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:12 Month EPSRevenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.For Bank of America, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $26.78 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +3.7%. For the current and next fiscal years, $107.81 billion and $113.79 billion estimates indicate +5.8% and +5.6% changes, respectively.Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryBank of America reported revenues of $25.35 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +15.4%. EPS of $0.82 for the same period compares with $0.70 a year ago.Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $25.13 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.88%. The EPS surprise was +6.49%.The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.Bank of America is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Bank of America. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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16.04.2024Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
15.04.2021Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
19.01.2021Bank of America NeutralUBS AG
14.10.2020Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
05.10.2020Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
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16.04.2024Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
15.04.2021Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
14.10.2020Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
05.10.2020Bank of America OutperformRBC Capital Markets
18.06.2019Bank of America OutperformBMO Capital Markets
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19.01.2021Bank of America NeutralUBS AG
15.04.2020Bank of America NeutralUBS AG
04.04.2019Bank of America HoldHSBC
02.01.2019Bank of America Equal WeightBarclays Capital
02.01.2018Bank of America Equal WeightBarclays Capital
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21.12.2012Bank of America verkaufenJMP Securities LLC
23.01.2012Bank of America verkaufenIndependent Research GmbH
27.10.2011Bank of America verkaufenRaiffeisen Centrobank AG
20.10.2011Bank of America verkaufenIndependent Research GmbH
14.09.2011Bank of America verkaufenIndependent Research GmbH

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