Wells Fargo & Company
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About Wells Fargo & Company
Banking
Company profile
- IPO date
- Dec 10, 1962
- Website
- www.wellsfargo.com
Financials peers
How WFC compares to other large companies in the same sector.
| Company | Price | Today | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $297.81 | -0.70% | $797.99B | 13.55 |
 V Visa Inc. | $325.75 | +1.00% | $605.48B | 27.50 |
 MA Mastercard Inc. | $494.20 | +0.87% | $436.67B | 28.05 |
 BAC Bank of America | $49.77 | -0.16% | $353.20B | 11.14 |
 MS Morgan Stanley | $192.51 | -1.04% | $303.64B | 16.76 |
Wall Street analyst ratings
DollarScout analysis
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Bull case
Wells Fargo's major advantage lies in its extensive branch network and strong brand recognition, making it a staple in many communities. This physical presence translates into a substantial deposit base, providing the company with low-cost funding. Additionally, Wells Fargo's recognized commitment to bolstering its digital platform caters to a growing demand for online banking services, helping retain and attract tech-savvy customers. The current P/E ratio of 12.35 suggests that the stock is reasonably priced compared to peers, offering a potentially attractive entry point for value investors. Coupled with a dividend yield of 2.4606%, which provides passive income, Wells Fargo presents a combination of stability and income for portfolio diversification.
Bear case
Despite Wells Fargo's strengths, the company is still recovering from various reputational issues, following past scandals that could affect customer trust and regulatory scrutiny. Competition is intense in the banking industry, with larger peers like JPMorgan Chase offering a more robust global presence. Rising interest rates pose another challenge, as they can pressure loan growth and margins. Although the stock's beta is 1.0501, reflecting similar volatility to the market, potential investors need to be wary of economic downturns that could impact consumer spending and drive higher loan defaults. Finally, the banking sector as a whole may face increased regulatory challenges, which could limit growth prospects.
Who should buy WFC
WFC is a solid choice for long-term dividend investors who seek income stability through a near 2.46% dividend yield and are comfortable dealing with moderate volatility as reflected by its beta of 1.0501. It's ideally suited for investors who can afford to overlook past reputational issues and focus on the bank's recovery and potential for long-term growth.
Key risks
- Reputational damage from past scandals affecting customer trust and regulatory oversight. - Intense competition from larger banks offering better global services. - Economic downturns that may lead to higher loan defaults. - Potential regulatory changes impacting banking operations and profitability.
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Recent WFC news
Smith Douglas Homes is back in focus as several firms reset their price targets into the low to mid teens, including one cut from US$19 to US$12, even as one fair value estimate holds steady at US$13.13 per share. These shifts are being linked to mixed analyst commentary, with some pointing to solid Q4 earnings and steady guidance, while others flag softer orders, lower deliveries, and pricing pressure. In the sections that follow, you will see how these competing views are shaping the...
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2026--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced dividends on six series of preferred stock.
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is one of the Best 52-Week Low Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On Apr 30, JPMorgan analyst Vivek Juneja reiterated his Hold rating on Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) stock. Interestingly, he also lowered his price target on the stock, bringing it down to $86.5 from $91. The […]
Wells Fargo made a significant call on interest rates six weeks ago. On May 13, its economists made a different one. And the reasoning behind the reversal says something important about how this bank reads the current inflation environment. The disagreement between Wells Fargo and two other major ...
Wells Fargo (WFC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
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Wells Fargo (WFC) has moved back into focus after Phillip Securities upgraded the stock to Buy following Q1 2026 results that showed 15% diluted EPS growth and 11% loan growth. See our latest analysis for Wells Fargo. The upgrade comes after a sharp swing in sentiment, with the stock down 22.76% year to date on a share price basis and 15.13% over 30 days, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of 95.86% and 5 year total shareholder return of 79.64% remain strong. This suggests that...
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