Loan Growth, Low Costs, Lower Tax Drove Bank of America’s Q3 2018
On October 15, Bank of America (BAC) reported overwhelmingly positive third-quarter results. Its top and bottom lines not only beat analysts’ expectations but also marked significant YoY (year-over-year) improvement. The second-largest US bank after JPMorgan Chase (JPM), BAC benefited from higher spreads, loan growth, cost controls, and lower taxes.