Wells FargoWFC
WFC
About: Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US
Employees: 217,000
0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
348% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 435 | Existing positions closed: 97
47% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 60 [Q3] → 88 (+28) [Q4]
27% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $140B [Q3] → $178B (+$37.6B) [Q4]
14% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $5.27B | Put options by funds: $4.62B
13% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,208 [Q3] → 2,494 (+286) [Q4]
2.83% more ownership
Funds ownership: 72.84% [Q3] → 75.67% (+2.83%) [Q4]
12% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 814 | Existing positions reduced: 920
Research analyst outlook
9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$73
13%
upside
Avg. target
$79
21%
upside
High target
$87
34%
upside
9 analyst ratings
7 positive
78%
2 neutral
22%
0 negative
0%
Barclays Jason Goldberg 47% 1-year accuracy 28 / 60 met price target | 34%upside $87 | Overweight Maintained | 14 Apr 2025 |
Raymond James David Long 21% 1-year accuracy 3 / 14 met price target | 21%upside $78 | Strong Buy Maintained | 14 Apr 2025 |
Truist Securities John McDonald 60% 1-year accuracy 6 / 10 met price target | 13%upside $73 | Buy Maintained | 14 Apr 2025 |
Piper Sandler Scott Siefers 56% 1-year accuracy 14 / 25 met price target | 16%upside $75 | Overweight Maintained | 14 Apr 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Betsy Graseck 49% 1-year accuracy 27 / 55 met price target | 24%upside $80 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 83 articles about WFC published over the past 30 days
Positive
CNBC
3 days ago
Wall Street trading desks are feasting on the volatility from Trump's global upheavals
Wall Street banks just posted their biggest-ever haul from stock trading as the opening months of President Donald Trump's tenure led to upheavals across asset classes. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America each notched record equities trading revenue in the first quarter.
Neutral
CNBC Television
4 days ago
I thought banks would benefit from deregulation under Trump, but we haven't seen it, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer on deregulation under a second Trump presidency.
Positive
Yahoo Finance
4 days ago
Big bank earnings: One analyst's key takeaways
Bank of America (BAC) and Citi (C) beat expectations with strong first quarter results, boosting investor confidence and lifting both stocks. RBC Capital Markets bank analyst Gerard Cassidy joins Market Domination to break down what's driving bank earnings.
Neutral
Market Watch
4 days ago
Bank CEOs avoid criticism of tariff policies — but agree clients want clarity
The big U.S. banks refrained from any sharp attacks on the tariff policies that have caused trillions of dollar of losses in the stock market in recent weeks, saying they see little sign of a recession as unemployment remains low and consumers are still spending.
Neutral
Reuters
4 days ago
US banks maintain steady headcount amid tariff turbulence
Major U.S. banks kept their staffing levels largely stable in the first quarter, bracing for potential disruption later in the year that some analysts say may trigger job cuts.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Wells Fargo (WFC) have what it takes?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Wells Fargo (WFC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Positive
PYMNTS
5 days ago
Wells Fargo Expands Technology Banking Team Amid Tech Sector Growth
Wells Fargo said it is making the largest investment in talent that it has made in the 25-year history of its Technology Banking organization.
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
Wells Fargo Technology Banking Grows Team by 20%, Doubles Down on Positive Outlook for Tech Sector
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Driven by continuous growth in the U.S. tech sector, including an increase in IT spending, AI investments, and a renewed focus on innovation,1 Wells Fargo Technology Banking expanded its team of bankers by 20% over the past year, with additional hires expected in 2025. This represents the largest investment in talent Wells Fargo has made in the tech banking group since the team formed 25 years ago. Wells Fargo Technology Banking serves technology companies across.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Regional bank reporting will be better reflection of economic uncertainty: RBC's Gerard Cassidy
Gerard Cassidy, RBC Capital Markets Managing Director, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk quarterly banking results.
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