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Bank of America Q3 Earnings Miss
Bank of America misses Q3 earnings target despite 3% revenue growth.
In brief
Bank of America misses Q3 earnings target despite 3% revenue growth. Bank of America reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.08 adjusted EPS versus $1.16 estimate, with revenue up 3% year-over-year but net income down from prior year. Originally reported by Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered.
Bank of America Q3 2026 Earnings
Bank of America missed Q3 2026 earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.08 versus $1.16 consensus estimate.
Revenue Growth
Bank of America generated $30.00B revenue, up 3.0% year-over-year, but net income fell to $6.90B from $8.47B.
Net Margin Compression
Net margins dropped to 23.0% from 28.6% in Q3 2025, compressing from $9.10B to $6.90B net income.
Segment Performance
Wealth management grew 13.0% year-over-year with $7.12B revenue, while core banking showed no growth.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income reached $16.6 billion, up 8% year-over-year, but loan growth may be unsustainable.
Investor Concerns
Investors question whether margin compression is transitory or structural, with Q4 net interest margin critical for guidance.
What to remember
Bank of America reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.08 adjusted EPS versus $1.16 estimate, with revenue up 3% year-over-year but net income down from prior year.
