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Bank of America profit rises as trading shines
Trading revenue rose 13% to $6.4 billion as Bank of America posted $8.6 billion in first-quarter net income, topping estimates.
- On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Bank of America reported first-quarter net income of $8.6 billion and revenue of $30.3 billion, with earnings per share reaching $1.11, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
- Surging market volatility boosted sales and trading revenue 13% to $6.4 billion, while investment banking fees rose 21% to $1.8 billion, driven by heavy global M&A activity during the quarter.
- Disciplined execution drove a 25% year-over-year increase in earnings per share, as Bank of America produced 290 basis points of operating leverage, reflecting strong operational efficiency.
- According to CEO Brian Moynihan, healthy client activity and stable asset quality indicate a resilient American economy, though he noted the bank remains "watchful of evolving risks."
- Amid mixed peer performance—Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase exceeded estimates while Wells Fargo lagged—the U.S. banking industry faces shifting yield curves and economic uncertainty entering 2026.
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The financial institution achieved revenue of US$30.27 billion in the period, a 7% increase year-on-year, driven by results from interest, sales and trading, and investment banking fees.
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