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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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DON'T BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jun 09, 2010
Doesn’t own any US banks. The quality is inferior to Canadian banks. He thinks banks are a little ‘toppy’ both in US and Canada, but if you need to own a US bank, this is one of the best run.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$27.03

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 14, 2010
One of the better banks in the US. One of the unknown questions on US banks is if they will suffer from the coming crash in commercial real estate. Came through the recent crisis better than any of their competitors.
Photo of David BaskinDavid BaskinUnlock Rating
$28.99

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)

Dec 17, 2009
Acquisition of Wachovia was brilliant. Very reasonably priced and gave them an expanded distribution base. Extremely strong deposit base, which means cost of funds is going to go down. Extremely well run.
Photo of Mark GrammerMark Grammer
Owned
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$26.07

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)

Oct 29, 2009
Good-looking chart. Real estate in the US is still a problem and has not been fixed. One area that still scares him is credit to consumers. There are too many easier places to make money.
Photo of Derek Webb, CFADerek Webb, CFA
No
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$28.57

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)

Oct 27, 2009
One US big bank that was left standing after last year's crisis and managed its balance sheet better than the competition. A question as to what is off the balance sheet on US banks. This one seems to have been more open and transparent but they have a problem with real estate in their home territory. Would give US banks another year.
Photo of David BaskinDavid Baskin
No
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$28.39

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Sep 23, 2009
This is one of the banks that came through the banking crisis in relatively good shape. Didn't engage in a lot of the dubious practices of derivative securities and swaps. One of the better bets of the larger US banks.
Photo of David BaskinDavid BaskinUnlock Rating
$28.76

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Aug 25, 2009
Very well run bank. This is one of the US banks that he would look at and consider when he had little bit more confidence.
Photo of Karl BergerKarl Berger
No
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$27.33

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)

Aug 24, 2009
(Market Call Minute.) Wouldn't own any US banks at the moment but if he had to choose one this would be #1 or #2 on his list.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$27.32

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)

Jul 30, 2009
(A Top Pick April 13/09. Up 5.8%.) Still likes this one and still has an attractive yield.
Photo of Christine HoroyskiChristine Horoyski
Owned
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$24.87

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 17, 2009
(A Top Pick April 13/2009. Up 4.75%.) 4.45% maturing Feb 29/11. Considers this a Hold.
Photo of Christine HoroyskiChristine Horoyski
Owned
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$23.09

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jun 11, 2009
Has survived and has a very strong cultural embedded employees. You are probably going to be fine with this, but his top picks would be Goldman Sachs (GS-N), JP Morgan (JPM-N) or Morgan Stanley (MS-N).
Photo of Mike S. Newton, CIM FCSIMike S. Newton, CIM FCSIUnlock Rating
$25.02

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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SELL

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jun 04, 2009
One of the US banks that is a big beneficiary of the meltdown in the US financial system. Purchased Wachovia and doing a good job of turning it around. Profitability will be lower with all US banks than it used to be. Would prefer Canadian banks instead.
Photo of Gavin GrahamGavin Graham
Owned
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$25.10

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

May 13, 2009
One of the winner stocks in the US banking sector. Had been hit by all the difficulties that every company had been hit with but weathered the storm far better. Longer-term it is a great stock.
Photo of Brett HrybBrett Hryb
Owned
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$24.20

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)

May 06, 2009
To buy one of the major banks at this point seems very risky. Very little visibility.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
No
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$26.84

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Apr 23, 2009
Will be one of the survivors.
Photo of Charles LannonCharles LannonUnlock Rating
$20.09

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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