Monitor secondary trading of BAC preferreds for price discovery on the Series WW. The 7.200% coupon through 2031 offers a clear yield comparison to existing BAC preferred series. No immediate catalyst for common stock — this is a routine capital optimization by a well-capitalized bank following strong quarterly results.
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Executive Summary
Bank of America is issuing $2.0 billion in depositary shares (Series WW Preferred Stock) at a 7.200% fixed rate through October 2031, then resetting to 5-Year UST + 2.260%. The offering follows strong Q3 2026 earnings (net income $6.9B, EPS $0.91) and provides the company with ~$1.98B in net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The preferred issuance is a routine capital management transaction for a well-capitalized bank, not a distress-driven raise.
Key Facts
- Offering of 2,000,000 depositary shares at $1,000 each, representing 80,000 shares of Series WW Preferred Stock with $25,000 liquidation preference per share.
- Total public offering price of $2,000,000,000; net proceeds to BAC of $1,980,000,000 after $20,000,000 underwriting commissions.
- Initial fixed dividend rate of 7.200% per annum through October 27, 2031, then resets quarterly to 5-Year U.S. Treasury Rate plus 2.260%.
- Dividends are non-cumulative and payable quarterly when declared by the board; no mandatory redemption — perpetual security.
- BofA Securities (affiliate) is sole book-runner; offering conducted under FINRA Rule 5121 conflict-of-interest provisions.
- Filed 8 days after Q3 2026 earnings release (Oct 14, 2026) showing net income of $6.9B and diluted EPS of $0.91.
- Proceeds used for general corporate purposes; no specific acquisition or debt repayment identified.
Financial Impact
BAC raises $1.98B in net proceeds from preferred equity issuance, increasing total preferred liquidation preference by ~$2.0B to ~$27.3B. The 7.200% fixed coupon is a modest premium to existing Series UU (6.250%) and Series TT (6.125%) fixed-rate resets, reflecting current rate environment.
Risk Factors
- Dividends are discretionary and non-cumulative — BAC can skip payments without accrual obligation.
- Regulatory restrictions (CCAR, Federal Reserve) may limit future dividend payments or redemption.
- No established trading market; liquidity risk for depositary shares.
- Reset rate after 2031 depends on 5-Year UST, which could be lower than current fixed rate.
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 424B5 Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-428699 |
| Document: d97711dexfilingfees.htm | 0001193125-26-428699 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-428699-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-428699 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-428699-index.html | 0001193125-26-428699 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-428699.txt | 0001193125-26-428699 |
Filters
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Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | 8-K | $50.60 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (−0.16%) |
Oct 22, 2026 4d ago | 424B5 | $51.08 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (−1.10%) |
Oct 22, 2026 4d ago | Court Ruling | $50.56 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (+0.08%) |
Oct 21, 2026 5d ago | 8-K | $51.08 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (−1.10%) |
Oct 21, 2026 5d ago | Court Ruling | $51.08 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (−1.10%) |
Oct 19, 2026 7d ago | 424B5 | $50.39 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (+0.26%) |
Oct 16, 2026 9d ago | Institutional Cluster | $50.38 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (+0.28%) |
Oct 15, 2026 11d ago | ANALYST-UPGRADE | $51.70 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (−2.28%) |
Oct 15, 2026 11d ago | Court Ruling | $51.23 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (−1.39%) |
Oct 14, 2026 12d ago | 8-K | $51.39 | awaiting T+20 | — | $50.52 (+1.69%) |
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