Summary
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) reported its first quarter 2022 results, with net income applicable to common shareholders of $6.6 billion, or $0.80 per diluted share, a decrease from $7.6 billion, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the prior year period. This decline was primarily driven by a higher provision for credit losses and lower noninterest income, partially offset by increased net interest income and decreased noninterest expense. Total revenue, net of interest expense, increased slightly to $23.2 billion from $22.8 billion year-over-year. The company saw growth in net interest income driven by higher deposit balances and loan growth, while noninterest income was impacted by a decline in investment banking fees and market-making activities. The provision for credit losses significantly increased compared to the prior year's benefit, reflecting a reserve build for Russian exposure and loan growth, contrasting with the prior year's improved macroeconomic outlook. From a balance sheet perspective, total assets grew to $3.2 trillion, supported by increased trading assets and loan growth. Total deposits also saw a modest increase, reflecting a stable funding base. Capital ratios remained strong, with Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio at 10.4% under the Standardized approach, well above regulatory minimums. The company returned capital to shareholders through $2.6 billion in common stock repurchases and $0.21 per share in common stock dividends during the quarter.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Revenue | $23.23B |
| Interest Expense | $1.32B |
| Net Income | $7.07B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.81 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.80 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 8.14B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 8.20B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income applicable to common shareholders was $6.6 billion, or $0.80 per diluted share, down from $7.6 billion, or $0.86 per diluted share, in Q1 2021.
- 2Total revenue, net of interest expense, increased by 1.8% to $23.2 billion, driven by a 13.4% increase in net interest income to $11.6 billion.
- 3Noninterest income decreased by 7.6% to $11.7 billion, largely due to a significant drop in investment banking fees (-$789 million) and a decrease in market-making activities (-$291 million).
- 4Provision for credit losses increased substantially to $30 million from a benefit of $1.9 billion in the prior year, reflecting a reserve build for Russian exposure and loan growth.
- 5Noninterest expense decreased by 1.3% to $15.3 billion, aided by lower compensation and benefits and cost management initiatives.
- 6Total assets grew to $3.2 trillion as of March 31, 2022, an increase of $68.7 billion from December 31, 2021.
- 7Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio stood at 10.4% under the Standardized approach as of March 31, 2022, demonstrating strong capital adequacy.