Warren Buffett's BAC Position Overview
Warren Buffett (via Berkshire Hathaway INC) currently holds 513.62 M shares of Bank of America Corporation (BAC) worth $25.04 B, representing 9.52% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 35 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Warren Buffett has maintained a strategic position in BAC, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 198.25 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2024, reducing 235.17 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Warren Buffett's Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Trades by Warren Buffett
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.67 M | Reduce 0.71% | 513.62 M | $48.75 |
| Q4 2025 | -50.77 M | Reduce 8.94% | 517.3 M | $55.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -37.2 M | Reduce 6.15% | 568.07 M | $51.59 |
| Q2 2025 | -26.31 M | Reduce 4.17% | 605.27 M | $47.32 |
| Q1 2025 | -48.66 M | Reduce 7.15% | 631.57 M | $41.73 |
| Q4 2024 | -117.45 M | Reduce 14.72% | 680.23 M | $43.95 |
| Q3 2024 | -235.17 M | Reduce 22.77% | 797.68 M | $39.68 |
| Q1 2023 | +22.75 M | Add 2.25% | 1.03 B | $28.60 |
| Q3 2020 | +85.09 M | Add 9.20% | 1.01 B | $24.09 |
| Q4 2019 | -2.24 M | Reduce 0.24% | 925.01 M | $35.22 |
| Q2 2019 | +31.08 M | Add 3.47% | 927.25 M | $29.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +18.92 M | Add 2.16% | 896.17 M | $24.64 |
| Q3 2018 | +198.25 M | Add 29.20% | 877.25 M | $29.46 |
| Q3 2017 | +679 M | New Buy | 679 M | $25.34 |
Warren Buffett's Bank of America Corporation Investment FAQs
Warren Buffett first purchased Bank of America Corporation (BAC) in Q3 2017, acquiring 679,000,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett has held Bank of America Corporation (BAC) for 35 quarters since Q3 2017.
Warren Buffett's largest addition to Bank of America Corporation (BAC) was in Q3 2017, adding 679,000,000 shares worth $17.21 B.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Warren Buffett's firm, Berkshire Hathaway INC, owns 513,624,165 shares of Bank of America Corporation (BAC), valued at approximately $25.04 B.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Bank of America Corporation (BAC) represents approximately 9.52% of Warren Buffett's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Warren Buffett's peak holding in Bank of America Corporation (BAC) was 1,032,852,006 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2023.