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Seeking Alpha's Bullish Bank Pick with Strong Q2 Earnings
Bullish-20.14%
AI Summary
The author shares Seeking Alpha's bullish pick on Bank of America (BAC), citing strong Q2 earnings, valuation discount, and defensive positioning.
Seeking Alpha's latest stock pick for mid-August is here. Following the healthcare selection earlier this month, they've now chosen a bank stock: $BAC Bank of America.
Here's a brief summary of the reasons to buy:
Bank of America is a leading integrated financial giant in the U.S. Q2 revenue increased 15% year-over-year, and EPS rose 34% year-over-year, with double-digit profit growth across all four business segments. Global markets trading revenue has grown year-over-year for 17 consecutive quarters.
If the Federal Reserve maintains high interest rates, net interest income is expected to rise further. The forward PEG and price-to-cash-flow ratios trade at a discount relative to the industry. The forward dividend yield is 1.98%, supported by robust cash flow and a sufficient dividend safety cushion.
This stock selection indicates a shift toward a defensive stance.
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