Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Overview
A financial services company, provides diversified banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Updated 25 Mar 2025
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$90.29 |
| 52 Week High | US$97.76 |
| 52 Week Low | US$72.78 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.65% |
| 3 Month Change | 8.60% |
| 1 Year Change | 10.84% |
| 3 Year Change | 110.22% |
| 5 Year Change | 94.30% |
| Change since IPO | 17,192.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 08
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Efficiency Gains And Wealth Management Expansion
Wells Fargo's analyst price target is updated modestly higher to $100.63. This reflects analysts' refreshed models after Q2 results, with mixed but generally constructive revisions in targets and views on growth, efficiency and valuation across the Street.Seeking Alpha • Sep 05
Wells Fargo: Stick To High-Yield Preferred Shares During Interest Rate Volatility
Summary Wells Fargo preferred Series L offers a 6.55% yield with robust coverage, supported by strong Q2 2026 earnings. WFC’s net profit of $6.4B and preferred dividends at just 4% of profits highlight low default risk for preferred holders. The "busted" Series L preferred shares are non-callable, with a remote conversion feature, making them a compelling long-term fixed income play. I maintain a long position in WFC.PR.L for multi-year income, while monitoring WFC common shares for potential value at ~10x forward earnings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 08
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Efficiency Gains And Wealth Management Expansion
Wells Fargo's analyst price target is updated modestly higher to $100.63. This reflects analysts' refreshed models after Q2 results, with mixed but generally constructive revisions in targets and views on growth, efficiency and valuation across the Street.Seeking Alpha • Sep 05
Wells Fargo: Stick To High-Yield Preferred Shares During Interest Rate Volatility
Summary Wells Fargo preferred Series L offers a 6.55% yield with robust coverage, supported by strong Q2 2026 earnings. WFC’s net profit of $6.4B and preferred dividends at just 4% of profits highlight low default risk for preferred holders. The "busted" Series L preferred shares are non-callable, with a remote conversion feature, making them a compelling long-term fixed income play. I maintain a long position in WFC.PR.L for multi-year income, while monitoring WFC common shares for potential value at ~10x forward earnings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 10
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Post Cap Removal Lending And Capital Strength
The analyst price target for Wells Fargo has moved higher to $98.34 from $96.11, with analysts pointing to progress on efficiency and risk controls, a focus on sustainable growth, and earnings estimate revisions across large U.S. banks as key supports for the refreshed view. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wells Fargo highlights a mix of optimism around growth initiatives and risk controls, alongside caution on execution and current valuation.Analysis Article • Jun 22
Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Could Be 15% Undervalued After Fed Basel III Shift
Fed capital shift puts Wells Fargo stock in focus The Federal Reserve’s plan to soften Basel III capital rules is putting Wells Fargo (WFC) back under the spotlight, as investors weigh how looser capital requirements might affect lending capacity and returns. See our latest analysis for Wells Fargo. At a share price of $82.20, Wells Fargo has seen short term momentum soften, with the 1 day share price return down 1.92% and the 7 day share price return down 1.83%. However, the 30 day share...Narrative Update • Jun 19
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Post Cap Removal Lending And Capital Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Wells Fargo, with several firms trimming estimates by between $3 and $16, while a few raised targets by about $3. This reflects mixed views on the stock driven by differing expectations for profitability and capital return.Narrative Update • Jun 05
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Repo Role And Post Cap Removal Execution
Analysts have trimmed the Wells Fargo price target slightly, with the model update pointing to a modestly lower fair value of about $96. Recent research reflects mixed rating changes, a higher assumed discount rate, and a somewhat richer forward P/E.Narrative Update • May 05
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Repo Market Role And Earnings Execution
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Wells Fargo, and the updated $96.63 fair value reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modestly adjusted revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wells Fargo has been active, with a mix of target cuts, rating changes, and a few upgrades feeding into the current fair value view.Narrative Update • Apr 20
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Repo Market Role And Capital Return Strength
Analyst models for Wells Fargo now point to a slightly lower implied price target of about $96, down from roughly $99. Analysts are factoring in sector wide valuation resets, modestly higher required returns and small tweaks to revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 06
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect ROTCE Expansion And Capital Return Strength
The analyst price target for Wells Fargo has been trimmed slightly to align with a fair value estimate, moving from $100.52 to $99.30. Analysts are recalibrating assumptions for profit margins and sector P/E multiples, while still citing mixed but generally constructive research commentary across recent upgrades, downgrades, and target changes.Narrative Update • Mar 22
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect ROTCE Expansion Despite Sector Multiple Pressure
The analyst price target on Wells Fargo has been trimmed slightly, reflecting a modest fair value adjustment to about $100.52 as analysts weigh mixed target changes across the Street and updated assumptions on profitability and sector valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wells Fargo points to a split view, with some analysts focusing on upside to earnings power and capital return, while others question how much of that story is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Mar 08
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect ROTCE Expansion And Capital Return Durability
Analysts have nudged our Wells Fargo fair value estimate slightly lower to about $101 from roughly $102, reflecting modestly reduced sector valuation assumptions, even as they highlight stable earnings forecasts, steady profitability expectations, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple in recent price target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Wells Fargo reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions while largely keeping earnings assumptions intact.Narrative Update • Feb 21
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect ROTCE Expansion And Higher Earnings Quality
Our Wells Fargo analyst price target edges up by about $0.40 to $101.65. This reflects analysts' updated assumptions around a slightly higher future P/E multiple and supporting research that includes a mix of recent target hikes and rating changes across major firms.Narrative Update • Feb 07
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect ROTCE Expansion And Mixed 2026 Sector Tailwinds
Analysts have raised their price target on Wells Fargo, with our fair value estimate moving to $101.25 from $100.44. This change reflects updated assumptions for slightly stronger profit margins, a lower discount rate, and modestly lower revenue growth and future P/E, in line with recent mixed target changes across the Street.Narrative Update • Jan 22
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect ROTCE Expansion And Capital Return Capacity
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Wells Fargo in a tight range, with an updated fair value estimate of US$100.44 reflecting a blend of recent target raises and trims as they factor in revised revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Wells Fargo reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with price targets adjusted both higher and lower as analysts refine their views on earnings power, valuation, and execution through 2026.Analysis Article • Jan 17
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) After Its Annual Results
Wells Fargo & Company ( NYSE:WFC ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 7.9...Narrative Update • Jan 08
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Fee Strength And Execution On ROTCE Targets
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Wells Fargo to $100.00 from $94.50. This change reflects updated price targets and views on revenue growth, profitability, and future P/E assumptions across recent research.Narrative Update • Dec 15
WFC: Future Returns Will Reflect Fee Strength Amid Ongoing Execution Risks
We raise our Wells Fargo price target modestly to $94.50 from $93.71, reflecting analysts' increased confidence in fee driven earnings strength, improving profitability metrics, and higher medium term return targets following a series of post Q3 estimate and target upgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research indicates a generally constructive stance on Wells Fargo, with a series of price target increases following the Q3 print.Narrative Update • Dec 01
WFC: Future Results Will Balance Improved Margins With Easing Regulatory Pressures
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Wells Fargo from $93.54 to $93.71, citing stronger fee revenue and improved profit margins in recent quarterly results. Analyst Commentary Recent street research reflects both optimism and caution from analysts regarding Wells Fargo's outlook following its latest financial results and updated strategic targets.Narrative Update • Nov 17
WFC: Future Earnings Will Reflect Improved Profitability And Recent Regulatory Developments
Analysts have raised their price target for Wells Fargo from $93.13 to $93.54. They cite continued earnings strength and improved medium-term growth expectations for the bank.Narrative Update • Nov 01
WFC: Fee Revenue Strength And Profitability Targets Will Balance Regulatory Headwinds
Wells Fargo's analyst price target has increased by $1.69 to $93.13. Analysts cite the company's core earnings beat, stronger fee revenue, and improved profitability targets as reasons for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Digital Banking And Wealth Management Will Expand Future Reach
Wells Fargo's analyst price target has been raised from $89.13 to $91.44. This change reflects stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings, improved fee revenue, and updated guidance.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Digital Banking And Wealth Management Will Expand Future Reach
Wells Fargo's fair value estimate has increased to $89.13 from $87.00. Analysts cite improved revenue growth assumptions, as well as anticipated benefits from higher fee income and accelerated share buybacks, as key factors behind their updated price targets.Narrative Update • Sep 02
Digital Banking And Wealth Management Will Expand Future Reach
Analysts trimmed Wells Fargo's price target slightly to $86.00, citing elevated valuations and limited near-term upside despite improved fundamentals and asset cap removal, as recent gains appear priced in amid macro and earnings quality concerns. Analyst Commentary Removal of the asset cap is a significant long-term positive, allowing Wells Fargo to grow its balance sheet and increase trading and investment banking revenues, but much of the near-term optimism is already priced in.Seeking Alpha • Mar 31
Wells Fargo: A Classical Comeback Story Worth Playing!
Summary With only 4 consent orders remaining, momentum is building toward the potential lifting of the $1.95T asset cap—a major growth catalyst. The company has delivered 18 consecutive earnings beats and 11% Y/Y EPS growth, signaling operational consistency and improving profitability. Despite a 28% stock rally, the firm remains undervalued, trading at a ~9% discount to its sector on a PEG basis. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNew Narrative • Mar 27
Increasing Dividends
Analysts also project moderate revenue and earnings growth over the next couple of years, with expected revenue growth of about 1.2% in 2025 and EPS growth of 6.6%, which suggests a positive long-termSeeking Alpha • Mar 10
Wells Fargo: A Strong Bank, But Is It A Good Buy Right Now?
Summary Wells Fargo has improved efficiency and profitability but lacks significant revenue growth and faces regulatory issues, making the stock fully valued at $71 per share. Buybacks have boosted EPS, but real revenue expansion is needed for substantial stock price growth; current valuation isn't a bargain. Management is committed to shareholder returns, but regulatory hurdles and economic risks could limit future buybacks and growth. Hold WFC if you own it; consider buying at $60-$65 for a better entry point, given limited upside potential at current prices. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 15
Wells Fargo: Using A 5.8% Preferred Stock To Bet On Lower Interest Rates
Summary Wells Fargo's Series Z preferred shares offer a 5.80% yield and potential capital gains if interest rates decrease, making them a "total return" idea. The bank's preferred dividends are well covered, requiring less than 6% of net profit, ensuring financial stability. I aim for a high single-digit or low double-digit total return in two years, leveraging potential interest rate declines. While focusing on preferred shares, I also consider Wells Fargo's common stock, especially during market weakness, using put options for better entry points. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 21
Wells Fargo: Likely Fairly Valued (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Wells Fargo exceeded Q4 earnings expectations, driven by strong investment banking performance and a 1.2% Q/Q increase in net interest income. Despite an improved net interest income outlook for FY 2025, I maintain a hold rating due to Wells Fargo's high valuation relative to book value. Wells Fargo's balance sheet quality remained solid with declining credit provisions, but commercial real estate exposure poses some risk. The delay in federal fund rate cuts supports a positive net interest income growth outlook of 1-3% for Wells Fargo in 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| WFC | US Banks | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.4% | -0.7% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 10.8% | 18.0% | 14.2% |
Return vs Industry: WFC underperformed the US Banks industry which returned 18% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WFC underperformed the US Market which returned 14.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WFC volatility | |
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| WFC Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 3.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: WFC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: WFC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | 197,466 | Charlie Scharf | www.wellsfargo.com |
Wells Fargo & Company, a financial services company, provides diversified banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management. The company’s financial products and services includes checking and savings accounts, and credit and debit cards, as well as home, auto, personal, and small business lending services.
Wells Fargo & Company Fundamentals Summary
| WFC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$273.04b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$21.62b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$83.03b |
12.6x
P/E Ratio1.7x
P/B RatioIs WFC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WFC income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$83.03b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$83.03b |
| Other Expenses | US$61.41b |
| Earnings | US$21.62b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Oct 13, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 7.15 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 26.03% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 260.2% |
How did WFC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.2%
Current Dividend Yield26%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/13 01:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Wells Fargo & Company is covered by 48 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Biggar | Argus Research Company |
| David George | Baird |
| Jason Goldberg | Barclays |