Post-earnings analysis of Bank of America's Q4 2025 results highlighted the Merrill Wealth division's strong performance, driven by double-digit revenue growth following a strategic shift toward higher-net-worth clients.
- The strategic shift focused "upstream," resulting in approximately 80% of net new client relationships bringing in over $500,000.
- BAC stock showed a moderate recovery, closing the January 16 session at $52.97 (up 0.72%).