economy
January 14, 2026
Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected net interest income, equities trading
Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has been a beneficiary of the industry's recent tail winds.
TL;DR
- Bank of America's fourth-quarter earnings per share were 98 cents, surpassing the expected 96 cents.
- Revenue reached $28.53 billion, exceeding the expected $27.94 billion.
- Net interest income increased by 9.7% to $15.92 billion.
- Equities trading revenue rose 23% to $2.02 billion.
- CEO Brian Moynihan expressed optimism for the U.S. economy in 2026.
- The bank provided new guidance, expecting net interest income to grow 5% to 7% in 2026.
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