Company Overview - Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) was founded in 1852 and provides diversified banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services both in the United States and internationally. The company is based in San Francisco, California, with a market capitalization of $276.4 billion and operates through various segments including Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management [1] Stock Performance - Over the past year, WFC shares have underperformed the broader market, with a 13.8% increase in stock price over the last 52 weeks, while experiencing a 4.8% decline year-to-date (YTD). In contrast, the S&P 500 Index has returned 16.1% over the past year and increased by 1.9% in 2026 [2] - WFC has outperformed the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), which saw a 3.1% rise over the past 52 weeks and a 3.2% decline this year [3] Earnings Report - On January 14, WFC's stock declined over 4% following a mixed Q4 2025 earnings release. The company's revenue net of interest expense for the quarter was $21.3 billion, which did not meet market expectations. However, the adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.76, exceeding Wall Street estimates. The bank's net interest margin and efficiency ratio also fell short of forecasts, negatively impacting investor sentiment [4] Future Projections - Analysts project WFC's EPS to increase by 9.9% year-over-year (YoY) to $6.90 for the current year ending in December. The company has consistently surpassed analysts' consensus estimates in the past four quarters. Among 27 analysts covering the stock, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy," consisting of 13 "Strong Buy" ratings, four "Moderate Buy" ratings, nine "Hold" ratings, and one "Strong Sell" [5] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - On January 15, TD Cowen analyst Steven Alexopoulos maintained a "Hold" rating for WFC but lowered the price target from $102 to $100. The mean price target for WFC is $101.32, indicating a 14.2% premium to current market prices, while the highest target of $113 suggests a potential upside of 27.4% from current levels [6]

Core Viewpoint - Wells Fargo & Company is recognized for its potential to benefit from AI advancements, particularly in enhancing operational efficiency, despite recent earnings misses [1][2]. Financial Performance - Wells Fargo reported a year-over-year sales increase of 4.5% and earnings growth of 13%, but both figures fell short of expectations [2]. - The earnings shortfall was significantly impacted by higher severance expenses due to recent layoffs aimed at cost-cutting [2]. - The efficiency ratio improved from 68% to 64%, indicating better cost management, although analysts had anticipated a ratio of 62.5% [2].

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][6] Core Views - The major U.S. banks maintain good performance growth supported by credit expansion and resilient net interest margins, but deteriorating asset quality and rising provisioning pressures pose significant future concerns [3][50] - The overall performance of the four major U.S. banks shows good growth, with JPMorgan Chase experiencing a slight decline in net profit primarily due to a provision of $2.2 billion related to the acquisition of Goldman Sachs' Apple credit card business [2][4][48] Summary by Relevant Sections Performance Overview - In 2025, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo reported net profits of $57 billion, $30.5 billion, $14.3 billion, and $21.3 billion respectively, with year-on-year changes of -2.4%, +13.1%, +12.8%, and +8.2% [2] - JPMorgan Chase's revenue reached $182.4 billion, a 2.6% increase year-on-year, while its net profit declined by 2.4% [4] - Bank of America achieved revenue of $113.1 billion, a 6.8% increase, and net profit of $30.5 billion, a 13.1% increase [4] - Citigroup's revenue was $85.2 billion, a 5.6% increase, with net profit of $14.3 billion, a 12.8% increase [5] - Wells Fargo reported revenue of $83.7 billion, a 1.7% increase, and net profit of $21.3 billion, an 8.2% increase [5] Credit Expansion and Asset Quality - The total loan amounts for the four major banks in 2025 were $1.49 trillion, $1.19 trillion, $0.81 trillion, and $0.99 trillion, reflecting growth rates of 10.8%, 7.7%, 9.3%, and 7.3% respectively [14] - Asset quality pressures are evident, with non-performing loan rates, net charge-off rates, and non-performing loan generation rates rising to levels comparable to those during the pandemic [22][30] Net Interest Margin and Income - Despite the Federal Reserve's cumulative rate cuts of 175 basis points in 2024-2025, the net interest margin for 2025 showed signs of stabilization or slight recovery, attributed to a greater decline in funding costs compared to asset yields [3][36] - Bank of America and Citigroup reported net interest margins of 2.08% and 2.49%, respectively, with year-on-year increases of 11 basis points and 7 basis points [36] - Fee income grew significantly due to recovering consumer confidence and a favorable capital market environment, while other non-interest income remained subdued [45]

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We recently published 13 Stocks Jim Cramer Commented On.  Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer commanded on. Banking giant Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC)’s shares are up by 11% over the past year. However, in 2026, the stock is down by 8.7%. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC)’s shares tumbled in January after the bank reported its fourth-quarter earnings. The results saw it post $1.62 in net income per share, which missed analyst estimates of $1.67. Part of the reason Wells Far ...

Core Insights - Nearly 60% of the largest banks in the U.S. are either already offering Bitcoin-related services or expect to do so, indicating a significant trend towards Bitcoin adoption in the banking sector [1][5] Group 1: Current Offerings and Initiatives - Major U.S. banks such as JPMorgan Chase have launched Bitcoin trading services, while Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley provide Bitcoin exposure primarily to high-net-worth clients [2] - U.S. Bank and BNY Mellon are among the first systemically important banks to offer custody services for Bitcoin [3] - PNC Group has launched both Bitcoin custody and trading services, while State Street and HSBC's U.S. operations have announced custody plans [5] Group 2: Exploratory Stages and Recommendations - Some banks, including Citigroup and Fifth Third, are still in the exploratory stages regarding custody and trading offerings [6] - Bank of America has recommended that clients allocate up to 4% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies, reflecting a shift in stance even among banks without direct Bitcoin products [4][9] - Bank of America also plans to initiate coverage of four U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which provide direct exposure to Bitcoin [10] Group 3: Banks Yet to Enter the Market - Despite the growing momentum, a significant minority of large U.S. banks have not yet announced Bitcoin-related products or plans, with nine banks remaining on the sidelines [7][8][11]

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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is among the most profitable financial stocks to invest in. On January 15, TD Cowen slightly cut the price target on Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) to $100 from $102 and reiterated a Hold rating. This follows the company’s fourth-quarter results, which reported a miss on the top line but impressive underlying organic growth. On the same day, Truist Securities also trimmed the price target on Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) to $100 from $104 and maintained a Buy rating ...