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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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Wells Fargo(WFC)

Oct 09, 2020
There are many questions about the planned turnaround and the CEO is too reluctanct to explain his plan.
Photo of Jim Cramer - Mad MoneyJim Cramer - Mad MoneyUnlock Rating
$25.30

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 27, 2020
Weakest of the big US money centre banks. A chequered recent last 10 years. 60% off of pre-pandemic highs. Hard to get behind them in this environment. Err to the side of safety and go with some of the more senior banks.
Photo of Gordon ReidGordon Reid
No
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$24.59

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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WAIT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Aug 05, 2020
Well run until the whole fiasco. Hasn't performed well from the March 23 bottom. The Fed has been pumping money in, but Wells doesn't have a capital market to benefit from this. It's more tied to the economy. Not a bad bet right now as a value play compared to its peers. Taking proactive steps to conserve cash. Wait on the banks overall.
Photo of Brooke ThackrayBrooke ThackrayUnlock Rating
$24.44

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jul 24, 2020
US Banks? The big US banks have reported this week. All have pre-signalled what they expect loan losses from the pandemic to be. All the expected losses have been big, making this sector one he is suggesting patience with. He might suggest WFC as they have new executives in place. The company has been hurt and could be moving away from the issues dogging them in the past.
Photo of Brett Girard, CPA, CA, CFABrett Girard, CPA, CA, CFAUnlock Rating
$26.26

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)

Jun 26, 2020
He does not own this one. It trades at about 0.6 times book value and has a great dividend. The market is telling you there are issues. Their sales methodology is a key concern. They are on the road to recovery. Retail banking will be tough as margins will be squeezed in a flat yield curve world. They also don't have the diversification of a larger global player. They are mostly a commercial retail bank. He doubts they will be able to grow organically like the other big US banks. Yield 7.8%
Photo of Paul Harris, CFAPaul Harris, CFA
No
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$25.56

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 14, 2020

The very big picture is that we are around generational lows in interest rates. Coming out of this you may see the long end of the bond market selloff and this is good for banks. In terms of solvency issues coming out of COVID that would be a real risk. He bought two others as the market made a turn. In the last two weeks the banks gave up their gains. He is personally short WFC-N. It is now well below the lows. He believes the markets will correct but be careful of buying the weakest bank in the sector. JPM-N or C-N would be preferred to watch.

Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$23.86

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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Wells Fargo(WFC)

May 08, 2020
They did not have a good Q1 in earnings. Scandals are still hurting them. He questions how it is being managed. He would wait for better news. There are better US banks out there. Yield 8%
Photo of Brian Acker, CABrian Acker, CA
No
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$25.48

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Mar 12, 2020
All banks are down. This one is down 42% so far this year and could possibly go further. In the long term it is a bank that will continue to survive. Interest rates are going so low that they can't make a spread on the money they loan out. Banks are much better capitalized and in far better shape than in the financial crisis. It's going to hurt but you will look back in 5 years and say this was an opportunity.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
Owned
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$27.81

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Feb 14, 2020

Wells Fargo has gone nowhere. There has been poorly managed but they have a new CEO. However, he looks for companies with good organic revenue growth that are not in the penalty box that delivers on growth. He prefers JP Morgan. They keep growing earnings, raising dividends and has a good balance sheet.

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$48.22

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 12, 2020

It's fighting structural problems and cultural issues. He'd buy its peers instead. WFC is losing good employees. Look at JPM, the leader in this group.

Photo of David BurrowsDavid Burrows
No
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$47.79

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 04, 2020

They have a lot of baggage from scandals that hurt the stock. They've lost a lot of trust with American consumers. Buy the best, JPM, instead.

Photo of David BaskinDavid Baskin
No
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$47.26

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 30, 2020

WFC vs. BAC Trading at same valuation. WFC yield is a bit higher, but has more scandals which continue to hurt their brand. Missed earnings, and missed 8 of last 12 quarters. BAC is more diversified in capital markets. BAC has beaten 12 of last 12 quarters. BAC has outperformed WFC since 2011.

Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
No
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$47.91

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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WEAK BUY

Wells Fargo(WFC)

Jan 20, 2020
If you have to hold a bank, this is relatively well positioned. Buffet is a massive holder of this one. He does not follow any of the Canadian banks. WFC-T is probably one of the better banks in the US.
Photo of Jason Del VicarioJason Del Vicario
Owned
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$49.18

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)

Nov 21, 2019
WFC vs. BAC A lot of banks have started to perform. Doesn't own either of these. Both have same price to book. WFC has a slightly higher dividend yield of 3.8%, whereas BAC is 2.2%. The fraudulent accounts scandal is still hurting the WFC brand. WFC revenue relies heavily on the yield curve. He prefers BAC, as they're a little more diversified with their capital markets division.
Photo of Stan WongStan Wong
No
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$53.56

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 08, 2019
(A Top Pick Nov 08/18, Up 5%) He bought this as the company has been under pressure following issues with their customers. They finally hired a new CEO, who was accepted by the market. There have been growth constraints placed on them by regulators and now they seem to be getting their act together. It is starting to follow the other US banks. He is happy to continue to hold.
Photo of Norman LevineNorman Levine
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$53.93

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$88.39

As of Aug 04, 2026. Market Open.

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