Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling more Bank of America stock

Published On Sep 25, 2024, 9:42 AM

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has continued to divest its shares in Bank of America, having sold 21.6 million shares recently, raising its total profits from these sales to approximately $9 billion over several months. Despite selling, Berkshire still holds a 10.5% stake in Bank of America, making it the largest stockholder. The shares of Bank of America have been affected by these sales but remain up by 16% this year. Analysts expect stable financial performance from the bank, attributing potential profit increases to dropping deposit costs and recovering from prior losses due to interest rate changes and a sizable securities portfolio.

Stock Forecasts

As Berkshire Hathaway sells its Bank of America holdings, it casts uncertainty on future investor confidence in BAC. However, analysts predict that Bank of America's financial performance will recover, especially with expectations of increased net interest income. This guidance indicates potential stability within the company despite the selling pressure from major stakeholders.

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