Bank of America (BAC) is up sharply on April 15, 2026 after reporting first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, supported by stronger markets-driven revenue and better fee performance. Results showed net income of $8.6 billion and diluted EPS of $1.11, while revenue (net of interest expense) rose 7% year over year to $30.3 billion. (stocktitan.net)

Sales and trading revenue rose 13% to $6.4 billion, helped by record equities trading, while investment-banking fees increased 21% to $1.8 billion as deal activity improved. Net interest income increased 9% to $15.7 billion, aided by higher balances and asset repricing, partially offset by the impact of lower interest rates. (wsau.com)

Credit metrics were stable, with provision for credit losses at $1.3 billion and net charge-offs of $1.4 billion. The bank reported a CET1 capital ratio of 11.2% (standardized) and returned $9.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter, reinforcing the market’s positive reaction to the print. (stocktitan.net)

After the earnings-driven rally, focus turns to whether elevated client activity persists and how net interest income trends as rates and deposit pricing evolve. Investors will also track the durability of investment-banking momentum and how management balances growth opportunities with credit discipline and capital return. (wsau.com)