Sanders Capital LLC Reduces Stake in Bank of America

Investment firm cuts position in financial services giant by 3.8% in Q3 2025

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:06am

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Sanders Capital LLC, a major institutional investor, reduced its position in Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) by 3.8% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm now owns 45,372,160 shares of the financial services provider's stock, worth approximately $2.34 billion and representing 0.62% of Bank of America's outstanding shares.

Why it matters

As one of Bank of America's largest shareholders, changes in Sanders Capital's position can signal broader market sentiment and investor confidence in the company. The reduction, though modest, could indicate a shift in the investment firm's outlook on the bank's near-term performance or growth prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Sanders Capital sold 1,790,260 shares of Bank of America stock during the third quarter. The firm now holds a $2.34 billion stake in the company, making it Bank of America's 10th largest institutional investor. The sale represents a 3.8% decrease in Sanders Capital's overall position in the financial services provider.

  • Sanders Capital filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 on March 14, 2026.

The players

Sanders Capital LLC

A major institutional investment firm that owns a significant stake in Bank of America Corporation.

Bank of America Corporation

A multinational financial services company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, providing a broad array of banking, investment, asset management, and related financial services to individual consumers, businesses, and institutions.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Sanders Capital's position in Bank of America, though modest, could signal a shift in investor sentiment towards the financial services company. As one of the bank's largest shareholders, the investment firm's moves are closely watched by the market and may influence the broader outlook on Bank of America's performance and growth prospects.