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Wells Fargo (WFC)

NYSE:WFC

Wells Fargo (WFC)

88.39
+0.50 (0.57%)
as of Aug 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

Wells Fargo (WFC) is facing several challenges that have led to mixed opinions from experts. While it has historically been viewed as one of the cheapest U.S. banks, management issues persist, affecting investor confidence. Although recent reports show improvements in operations and costs, the bank is still lagging behind its peers, especially in terms of efficiency and return on equity. Experts are cautious about the bank's heavy involvement in traditional lending, particularly as it expands into car and credit card loans amidst rising delinquency rates. The upcoming earnings report is not expected to be a strong indicator of turnaround but reflects ongoing efforts led by a competent CEO focused on buybacks and operational improvements. Overall, there are underlying concerns about market positioning and execution.

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Cautious
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Undervalued
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TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Mar 26, 2012
Best in class. US Banking sector is turning around and housing market is stabilizing. Are well capitalized and a great management team. Trades around 1.5 times book value, Canadian banks trade about 2. Thinks it is the right company to own at this point.
Photo of Paul Gardner, CFAPaul Gardner, CFA
Owned
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$34.39

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Mar 14, 2012
Questions where the catalyst is. Reaction yesterday was puzzling so he would be very cautious.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon ReidUnlock Rating
$33.37

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Feb 15, 2012
Has been a great bank in the US for many, many years. Has always traded at a premium to BV. Trades at 1.2X book. About 1.6% yield. Made a great acquisition with Wachovia. Expecting the housing market to turn around in the next little while.
Photo of Paul Harris, CFAPaul Harris, CFA
Owned
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$30.17

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 19, 2012
He is warming up to US banks and for the first time has one as a top pick today. If he had to own a big bank, this would be the one because it is the best run of the big banks. They are not big in investment banking and brokerage, which is good. He is very warm to it. He prefers US regional banks to Canadian on a valuation basis.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman LevineUnlock Rating
$30.15

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 18, 2012
Super regional, well-run bank. Some of the US housing market is turning and stabilized. Has always being conservatively run. Payout ratio of about 16%-17%. Sees an opportunity for dividend growth eventually.
Photo of Sandy McIntyreSandy McIntyre
Owned
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$30.24

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 13, 2012
As with all of the “too big to fail” US banks, you have to be concerned as to the outlook for the US housing market. Well run bank, but is still dependent on the housing market. Longer-term it will be a survivor.
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$29.61

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Dec 28, 2011
One of the few US banks that is fairly close to where it was pre-2008-2009 crisis. One of the better conservatively managed banks. It is in the “too big to fail” category.
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$27.11

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Dec 20, 2011
(A Top Pick Jan 11/11. Up 11%.)
Photo of Ben ChengBen ChengUnlock Rating
$26.50

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Oct 12, 2011
Not high growth, but growing faster than its competition. 22% growth in earnings over the next year. Well reserved against US problem loans. Could easily move up into the mid-$30’s. US economy is a lot stronger than people think.
Photo of Ian AinsworthIan Ainsworth
Owned
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$26.95

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Apr 11, 2011
Well run bank. Still has a lot of real estate exposure as well as a lot of exposure to the consumer. Has increased its dividend.
Photo of John O'Connell, CFAJohn O'Connell, CFA
No
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$31.40

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 31, 2011
Tide in this sector is starting to change. Reported good revenues last week. Interest spreads were pretty flat which is pretty endemic of all banking. Will probably be the first US bank to raise dividends. Looks really good here.
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$32.42

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 24, 2011
Well managed US conservative bank. Pure retail b bank and not involved in investment banking. Hadn’t participated much in the mortgage excesses in the market. One negative is their huge exposure to California and the Western states where mortgage/housing market is still suffering.
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$32.70

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 11, 2011
7.5% Preferred Share. (Can’t find the symbol for this preferred but the premium is about $1,000. New issue?) Good Risk/reward.
Photo of Ben ChengBen Cheng
Owned
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$31.40

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Nov 03, 2010
(Top Pick Dec 17/09, Up 0.12%) Still holds, still likes and would buy at these prices.
Photo of Mark GrammerMark Grammer
Owned
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$26.46

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jun 30, 2010
(A Top Pick Dec 17/09. Down 0.21%.) Still likes.
Photo of Mark GrammerMark Grammer
Owned
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$25.60

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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