Bank of America declares $0.32 quarterly dividend for fourth quarter 2026

Bank of America Corporation announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share on the company’s common stock for the fourth quarter of 2026.

The dividend is set to be paid on December 24, 2026. Bank of America said the dividend will be paid to shareholders who are registered as of the record date of December 11, 2026.

The announcement follows the bank’s established pattern of returning capital to shareholders through quarterly dividends, which are commonly used by investors as a announcement of management’s view of earnings stability and cash generation.

While the company did not tie the declaration to any specific business milestone in the brief announcement, dividend declarations generally reflect the board’s review of operating performance, capital planning, and regulatory considerations that affect how much cash can be returned to common shareholders.

At the sector level, U.S. banks’ dividend policies are watched closely because banks must balance shareholder payouts with capital needs, including buffers required by regulators and the capacity to absorb credit losses during downturns.

For investors tracking BAC, the key operational datapoints around a dividend include the stated per-share amount, the payment date, and the record date, all of which determine eligibility and the timing of cash receipts.

Bank of America’s announcement did not provide additional context such as updated guidance, changes to payout policy, or commentary on recent credit conditions in the declaration notice itself.

Going forward, market participants are likely to focus next on Bank of America’s quarterly earnings release and any accompanying commentary on capital actions, credit trends, and the bank’s outlook for future dividend declarations.