NYSE:WFC

Wells Fargo (WFC)

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+1.59 (1.86%)
as of Jul 15, 2026, 3:49:37 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 15, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

Wells Fargo (WFC) is currently facing several challenges in its performance compared to its peers in the banking sector. Most experts point to a middle-of-the-pack return on equity (ROE) and higher-than-average non-performing loan ratios, indicating increased credit risk. Additionally, the company's efficiency ratio is troubling, and many experts express a preference for competitors like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. Despite its long-standing position as one of the cheaper U.S. banks, the company has struggled with management issues over the years. While there is optimism due to the removal of regulatory caps and ongoing operational improvements led by a capable CEO, concerns remain about the timing of its loan expansions and the potential impact of macroeconomic factors, such as rising delinquencies. Overall, while there are signs of improvement, experts urge caution, noting that recent earnings reports have fallen short of expectations.

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Consensus
Hold
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Valuation
Undervalued
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TOP PICK
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%.
DON'T BUY
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.
DON'T BUY
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.
BUY
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.
COMMENT
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.
BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Thinks the US financial services stocks are a Buy.
BUY
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.
BUY
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.
COMMENT
Got a great deal when they acquired Wachovia (WB-N). Stock has been stronger than what he would have expected. Strong balance sheet.
BUY
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.
DON'T BUY
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.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Good house in a bad neighbourhood. Would avoid the whole financials group until there is some clarity.
DON'T BUY
Excellent company, not mispriced, as a result personally not interested. 4-5% positive differential. Lots of value elsewhere.
DON'T BUY
Excellent company, not mispriced, as a result personally not interested. 4-5% positive differential. Lots of value elsewhere.
BUY
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.
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