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Wells Fargo (WFC)

NYSE:WFC

Wells Fargo (WFC)

86.88
+1.59 (1.86%)
as of Jul 15, 2026, 3:49:37 pm Market Open.
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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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Hold
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Undervalued
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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Oct 12, 2022
US banks Net interest income from rising rates will be a boost. But mortgages and investment trading revenues will be horrible. The banks are trading at cheap valuations now, but when they report Friday they won't be clean quarters. Wells' mortgage business is significant, but WF has been shrinking it for the past 18 months and are the most sensitive to interest rates, so a rise will increase their margins.
Photo of Courtney GarciaCourtney Garcia
Owned
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$41.04

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Oct 11, 2022
He likes US banks. WFC has been relatively stable during volatility. Good overall. Look through the next 6-9 months. Is fine to hold.
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$40.91

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jul 15, 2022
Owns Wells Fargo and JPM. Citi did very well with new branded card revenues up 18%, but WF's mortgage banking revenues down 80%. This means that small-ticket items are still intact, while big-ticket is faltering. Consumers are spending with their credit cards. JPM's capital market investment banking revenues were down 32%. The banks are all building big reserves against mortgage defaults. Wells remains a turnaround story, but it trades at less than 1x book, so its metrics are attractive. It's not a value trap; management is good.
Photo of Rob Sechan, Managing Partner, New Edge CapitalRob Sechan, Managing Partner, New Edge Capital
Owned
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$41.11

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jul 11, 2022
They report Friday. They sold off hard after their last quarter because of weak growth and higher expenses which infuriated him. WF says it is still working through regulatory issues. They're under pressure. He can't believes shares are so low. At this price, there's little to lose and a lot more to gain.
Photo of Jim Cramer - Mad MoneyJim Cramer - Mad Money
Owned
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$39.79

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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DON'T BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Apr 06, 2022
Penalty box from regulators. Better places to be. Struggling, margins and earnings are down, losing key personnel.
Photo of Lorne SteinbergLorne Steinberg
No
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$47.62

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Apr 01, 2022
Thinks financial sector is well positioned with rising interest rates. Current share price is presenting buying opportunity. One of the largest banks in the USA. 100% of revenues are derived from USA New leadership that is preforming well. As economy recovers from Covid-19, business will increase. Expects dividend yield to increase along with share buybacks.
Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
Owned
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$48.52

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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WAIT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Mar 31, 2022
WFC vs. JPM Neither stands out over the other. JPM is 10x earnings, whereas WFC is 10.7x. Problem is that rising interest rates by themselves don't mean bigger profits. Wants to see stability in the yield curve, as it's flattened quite quickly. Needs to see fund flows get better before buying.
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$49.01

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Feb 14, 2022
Balance sheet most leveraged to higher interest rates. Credit quality rising. Reducing inefficiency and still investing in company. Still well priced and with 20% growth rate. Buy 20, Hold 8, Sell 0. (Analysts’ price target is $62.92)
Photo of Greg NewmanGreg Newman
Owned
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$57.85

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 17, 2022

Question about American bank stocks. Be selective and don't buy the ETF. He owned Wells Fargo before but he switched to JPM. There has been negative news. The stock is now looking better and with the positive changes being made it could grow back. Looks undervalued.

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$58.06

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 14, 2022
Believes financial stocks are going to do well with rising interest rates. Hold the stock if you own it.
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$58.06

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 12, 2022
(A Top Pick Jan 13/20, Up 68%) 1.3x price to book, discount to peer group. High growing dividend. Recovering economy around the world, lower credit loss provisions, higher interest rates will all help the banking sector. Yield is 1.4%.
Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
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$56.10

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 07, 2022
Earnings season really begins next Friday. 2022 could be their best year since 2017. It has rallied the past week to a 52-week high, up 1% in the past week, so he doubts it can keep rising. Buy on a pullback.
Photo of Jim Cramer - Mad MoneyJim Cramer - Mad Money
Owned
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$54.77

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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SHORT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Dec 22, 2021
With the yield get back to 4%? He would remain being a seller based on the nefarious things they did a few years ago. There is much better value in its competitors.
Photo of Lorne SteinbergLorne Steinberg
No
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$47.93

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Oct 15, 2021
It's the worst of the big banks, but he owns this because it's a turnaround story. It trades cheaply. Shares jumped nearly 7% today. The CEO is turning it around.
Photo of Jim Cramer - Mad MoneyJim Cramer - Mad Money
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$48.38

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Oct 08, 2021
They report Thursday. WF numbers won't be as bad as they used to be. The banks have had a huge run-up, but are still behind the overall market's PE. If this gets hit week, he will buy more.
Photo of Jim Cramer - Mad MoneyJim Cramer - Mad Money
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$48.00

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$86.89

As of Jul 15, 2026. Market Open.

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