Bank of America (BAC) Stock Soars on Earnings Beat – Can It Keep Climbing?
Bank of America shares traded near $50 midday Friday, down about 1.5% after a 3.5% drop Thursday erased post-earnings gains. The bank reported Q3 net income of $8.5 billion and revenue of $28.1 billion, both above estimates. BAC raised its Q4 net interest income outlook and boosted its dividend. Analyst price targets rose after earnings, with the average 12-month target at $56.