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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)

Apr 13, 2009
Wells Fargo 4.45% maturing Feb 28/11. These are 2 year deposit notes issued in Cdn$ and is guaranteed by their US parent. Yielding about 5.3%.
Photo of Christine HoroyskiChristine Horoyski
Owned
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$0.02

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 05, 2009
You have to be gutsy to get into the US financials right now. The unknown sunken logs and torpedoes in the balance sheets can have an unknown impact.
Photo of Ross HealyRoss Healy
No
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$8.12

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)

Feb 13, 2009
Financials that survive are going to be beneficiaries of the stimulus package. This one looks like a survivor. Housing market in the US is so bad that there may be surprises in balance sheets. Would stick with Canadian banks that do not have the same issues.
Photo of Gavin GrahamGavin GrahamUnlock Rating
$15.76

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 27, 2009
Solid AA bank. Thinks a lot the risk is out of these bonds now that the Federal Deposit Corp is allowing them to borrow under the guaranteed program. As long as you diversify and don't have too big a proportion in your portfolio it is probably okay.
Photo of Mark CarpaniMark Carpani
Owned
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$16.19

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 21, 2009
Investing in corporate senior debt in a company like this would probably be okay. No banking company is immune from what is going on but this company is not considered to have the same extent of problems.
Photo of David AbellaDavid AbellaUnlock Rating
$16.65

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, 2009
(Market Call Minute.) Thinks the US financial services stocks are a Buy.
Photo of Brendan CaldwellBrendan CaldwellUnlock Rating
$18.68

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Dec 29, 2008
Current market conditions provide opportunities for the high-quality US banks. Top 3 quality US banks would be JP Morgan (JPM-N), Wells Fargo (WFC-N) and Northern Trust (NTRS-Q). On a 3-year view, these stocks will make you a fair amount of money.
Photo of Mark GrammerMark GrammerUnlock Rating
$27.83

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Nov 21, 2008
Has the capital strength and has been a relatively good performer during this chaos. Would suggest call options and pick up some premium if you sold a call forward. Good security for the long haul.
Photo of Walter GerasimowiczWalter Gerasimowicz
No
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$21.76

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Nov 14, 2008
Got a great deal when they acquired Wachovia (WB-N). Stock has been stronger than what he would have expected. Strong balance sheet.
Photo of Charles BobrinskoyCharles Bobrinskoy
No
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$28.73

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Oct 27, 2008
Acquiring Wachovia (WB-N). Takeover deals are tough. Risk/arbitrage people have had their heads handed to them because spreads have widened so dramatically. As a retail investor he would probably Buy the big senior company that you know is going to survive regardless.
Photo of Brendan CaldwellBrendan CaldwellUnlock Rating
$30.83

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 12, 2008
He does not own any US banks right now and is not in any rush to do so. Historically this is one of the best run.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$30.38

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)

Jul 11, 2008
(Market Call Minute.) Good house in a bad neighbourhood. Would avoid the whole financials group until there is some clarity.
Photo of David BurrowsDavid BurrowsUnlock Rating
$23.00

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)

Sep 20, 2007
Excellent company, not mispriced, as a result personally not interested. 4-5% positive differential. Lots of value elsewhere.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CAUnlock Rating
$36.55

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

banks
DON'T BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Sep 20, 2007
Excellent company, not mispriced, as a result personally not interested. 4-5% positive differential. Lots of value elsewhere.
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CAUnlock Rating
$36.55

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, 2007
Financials have been a good place in the last year and this one has participated in that. Getting close to their top. US and European banks are a better value than Canadian banks right now.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
No
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$35.92

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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