Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20

Equity

Common Stock Held in Trust (Shares)

Bank of America Common Stock Held in Trust (Shares) decreased by 9.2% to 139M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.2%, from 153M to 139M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Common Stock Held in Trust (Shares) shows a downward trend with a -6.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2020

How to read this metric

An increase indicates more shares are being set aside for future employee compensation, which may signal potential future dilution.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the number of common shares held in a trust, typically reserved for employee stock ownership plans or...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for companies with significant stock-based compensation programs.

Metric ID: common_stock_held_in_trust_shares

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value173M179M178M153M139M
QoQ Change—+3.5%-0.6%-14.0%-9.2%
YoY Change—+3.5%-0.6%-14.0%-9.2%
Range139M – 179M
CAGR-19.7%
Avg YoY Growth-5.1%
Median YoY Growth-4.9%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bank of America's common stock held in trust (shares)?
Bank of America (BAC) reported common stock held in trust (shares) of 139M in Q4 2025.
How has Bank of America's common stock held in trust (shares) changed year-over-year?
Bank of America's common stock held in trust (shares) decreased by 9.2% year-over-year, from 153M to 139M.
What is the long-term trend for Bank of America's common stock held in trust (shares)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of America's common stock held in trust (shares) has grown at a -6.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 189M to 139M.
What does common stock held in trust (shares) mean?
The number of company shares reserved for employee compensation and benefit programs.

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