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Bank of America Sees Q3 IB Fees Down >10%, Trading Flat Amid AI Slowdown

Sep 14, 2026, 3:14 PM EDT4 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Guidance for >10% decline in Q3 IB fees and flat trading revenue implies earnings headwinds; the 5% intraday drop confirms negative sentiment and valuation impact, especially if AI-driven activity fades further.

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Bank of America signaled a softer near-term outlook for Wall Street advisory and trading, forecasting Q3 investment banking fees to fall over 10% year over year and flat trading revenue. This follows a Q2 that posted strong gains in IB fees and trading revenue, and a 5% stock drop after the guidance, highlighting potential earnings pressure if AI-driven activity moderates.

  • Moynihan expects Q3 IB fees down >10% YoY; trading revenue flat.
  • Q2 IB fees up 50%, trading revenue up 33%; contrasts with Q3 guidance.
  • Dealogic: IB market down ~10%; BAC less positioned in high-activity segments.
  • Shares fell 5% after comments; signals near-term earnings pressure.

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