Is Bank of America Corporation a good dividend stock?

Bank of America Corporation (BAC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.85%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is BAC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for BAC stock is currently 1.85%.

How much does BAC pay in dividends per year?

Bank of America Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.1600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does BAC pay dividends?

BAC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is BAC's dividend growing?

Bank of America Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 8.83%.

BAC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Bank of America Corporation (BAC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.85% as of Sep 9, 2026. It pays $1.16 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 9.11% 5-year compound annual rate.

444.74B

Market cap

14.37x

Current P/E

12.11x

Forward P/E

1.85%

Dividend yield

$1.16

BAC dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — BAC pays out about 27% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	56.08%
Operating margin	19.68%
Pretax margin	19.68%
Net margin	15.93%
Effective tax rate	19.06%
ROA	0.89%
ROE	10.15%
D/E	1.21x
Interest coverage ratio	0.48x

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BAC valuation

P/E	14.37x
P/S	1.76x
P/B	1.14x
P/CF	27.43x
P/FCF	26.73x
P/OCF	27.43x
PEG	2.64x
EV multiple	5.07x

About

Operating globally through its various subsidiaries, Bank of America Corporation offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial products and services. Its extensive clientele includes individual consumers, small and mid-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and government bodies worldwide. The Consumer Banking division provides diverse options such as traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, in addition to investment products.