Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Operating Margin: 19.68%
Is Bank of America Corporation’s operating margin high or low?
Bank of America Corporation's operating margin of 19.68% is 12% below its 5-year average of 22.46%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.20%–36.20%).
The operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC) is 19.68% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 12.84% (17.44%).
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BAC Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
19.68%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
17.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
19.57%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
22.46%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
25.00%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
18.84%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
18.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.46%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+7.55%
BAC Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | — | 19.68% | 17.44% | 19.57% | 22.46% |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $437.59B | 59.17% | 57.25% | 56.36% | 55.28% |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $331.62B | 19.09% | 18.07% | 18.02% | 22.52% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $304.45B | 17.47% | 15.98% | 15.38% | 21.07% |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) | $495.94B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $250.94B | 20.40% | 19.52% | 19.13% | 19.19% |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $229.72B | 11.78% | 10.88% | 12.21% | 16.43% |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $217.24B | 17.14% | 17.26% | 16.84% | 17.11% |
| BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) | $157.09B | 29.09% | 33.10% | 34.27% | 35.11% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) | $154.38B | 41.41% | 35.50% | 34.52% | 35.70% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
56.1%
Operating Margin
19.7%
Bank of America Corporation Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Bank of America Corporation Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC)?
- The operating margin for BAC stock is 19.68%.
- Is Bank of America Corporation's operating margin high or low?
- Bank of America Corporation's operating margin of 19.68% is 12% below its 5-year average of 22.46%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.20%–36.20%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC)?
- The TTM average operating margin for BAC stock is 17.44%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for BAC stock is 19.57%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for BAC stock is 22.46%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for BAC stock is 25.00%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for BAC stock is 18.84%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Bank of America Corporation (BAC)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for BAC stock is 18.30%.
Bank of America Corporation Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.68% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.49% |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | 36.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | 20.26% |
| 2019-12-31 | 28.84% |
| 2018-12-31 | 31.55% |
| 2017-12-31 | 29.37% |
| 2016-12-31 | 26.71% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.73% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.22% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.37% |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.13% |
| 2011-12-31 | -0.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | -1.03% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.93% |
| 2007-12-31 | 18.10% |
| 2006-12-31 | 28.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | 29.55% |
| 2004-12-31 | 32.34% |
| 2003-12-31 | 32.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | 28.02% |
| 2001-12-31 | 19.05% |
| 2000-12-31 | 20.40% |
| 1999-12-31 | 23.66% |
| 1998-12-31 | 15.54% |
| 1997-12-31 | 21.39% |
| 1996-12-31 | 21.46% |
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About Bank of America Corporation
Operating globally through its various subsidiaries, Bank of America Corporation offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial products and services. Its extensive clientele includes individual consumers, small and mid-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and government bodies worldwide. The Consumer Banking division provides diverse options such as traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, in addition to investment products. This segment also issues credit and debit cards, originates residential mortgages and home equity loans, and offers direct and indirect financing for needs like automotive purchases, recreational vehicles, and personal loans. Within its Global Wealth & Investment Management segment, the company delivers investment management, brokerage, banking, and trust and retirement solutions. It also crafts tailored wealth management strategies, including specialized asset management services. The Global Banking segment furnishes a broad spectrum of lending products, including commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, and both commercial real estate and asset-based lending. Furthermore, it provides treasury solutions such as cash management, foreign exchange, short-term investment options, and merchant services, alongside working capital management guidance. This segment also engages in debt and equity underwriting, distribution, and advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions. Through its Global Markets segment, Bank of America performs market-making activities, offers financing, and provides securities clearing, settlement, and custody services. It also devises risk management products employing interest rate, equity, credit, currency, and commodity derivatives, as well as foreign exchange, fixed-income, and mortgage-related instruments. As of December 31, 2021, the corporation served approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients. Its widespread infrastructure comprised around 4,200 retail financial centers and approximately 16,000 ATMs, supplemented by digital banking platforms utilized by roughly 41 million active users. Founded in 1784, Bank of America is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
- CEO
- Brian Thomas Moynihan