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Neutral1843.9%
Bearish37.3%
Wells Fargo & Company · WFC-PY · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026
Wells Fargo reports solid Q1 as growth offsets NIM pressure
The supplied analysis supports a constructive but qualified view: Wells Fargo’s loan, deposit, consumer and fee-growth initiatives provide operating momentum, while NIM compression, capital-rule uncertainty and credit risks could limit returns.
Reported Before market openNYSEFinancial Services
$190.09B market cap
85quality score
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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$1.60
Consensus $1.58
EPS surprise
+1.3%
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Reported revenue
$21.45B
Consensus $21.79B
Revenue surprise
-1.6%
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What changed
The current analysis emphasizes Q1 growth and strategic simplification, including the railcar leasing sale and final consent-order closure. Compared with the prior quarter, management’s priorities now more explicitly include Fargo and digital investment, new travel cards, wealth-adviser expansion, and navigating proposed capital rules.
Guidance delta
Maintained. Management remained confident in its 17–18% ROTCE objective despite anticipated NIM compression.
Key takeaways
- Management described Q1 growth across loans, deposits, consumer banking, commercial banking, CIB and wealth.
- Strategic progress included the railcar leasing sale and closure of the final outstanding consent order.
- Consumer momentum included new travel cards, doubled auto originations, and growth in credit-card and checking accounts.
- The main tension is continued growth and technology investment alongside NIM compression and evolving capital rules.
Management priorities
- Expand consumer products, including travel-reward cards and auto financing.
- Enhance digital engagement through Fargo and other technology investments.
- Grow wealth advisory and markets and investment-banking pipelines.
- Maintain capital returns while managing capital-rule changes and the CET1 position.
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Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Oct 15, 2023 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Atlantic Equities | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Raymond James | Strong Buy | Strong Buy | Maintain | Jul 16, 2023 |
| Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jul 16, 2023 |
| Odeon Capital | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 16, 2023 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 16, 2023 |
| Jefferies | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Wolfe Research | Peer Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Jul 6, 2023 |
| JP Morgan | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jun 26, 2023 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Maintain | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Apr 16, 2023 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 17, 2022 |
| Argus Research | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jan 17, 2022 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jun 3, 2021 |
| UBS | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | May 18, 2021 |
| Seaport Global | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Compass Point | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | May 12, 2020 |
| Nomura | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 6, 2020 |
| CFRA | Hold | Sell | Upgrade | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Buckingham Research | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Macquarie | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Oct 14, 2018 |
| Bernstein | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Berenberg | Sell | Hold | Downgrade | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Guggenheim | Neutral | Sell | Upgrade | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Rafferty Capital | Sell | Hold | Downgrade | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Susquehanna | Neutral | Positive | Downgrade | Nov 30, 2016 |
| FBR Capital | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Keefe, Bruyette& Woods | Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Oct 16, 2016 |
| Societe Generale | Sell | Hold | Downgrade | Mar 8, 2015 |
| Miller Tabak | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Mar 8, 2015 |
| S&P Capital IQ | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Sterne Agee | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Stifel | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Feb 10, 2013 |
| Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Jan 13, 2013 |
| ISI Group | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 12, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
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| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
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| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $62 | $24.41 | - | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Credit Suisse | Analyst unavailable | $55 | $24.49 | - | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $58 | $24.41 | - | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $52 | $24.41 | - | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $47 | $24.4 | - | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $59 | $24.3 | - | Jul 12, 2022 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $23.77 | - | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $23.65 | - | Jun 24, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationWells Fargo & Company stands as a major diversified financial services entity, delivering a comprehensive suite of banking, investment, mortgage, and both consumer and commercial financing solutions across the United States and internationally. Its extensive operations are structured across four distinct segments: 1. Consumer Banking and Lending: This division targets individual consumers and small enterprises, providing a broad spectrum of financial offerings. Key among these are deposit accounts (checking and savings), payment card facilities (credit and debit), and various lending options such as home, automobile, personal, and small business loans. 2. Commercial Banking: For private, family-owned, and specific public corporations, this segment crafts tailored financial strategies.…
Historical context
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Latest reports in the same sector| Company | Quarter | EPS surprise | Market move | Headline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-PI Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +3.4% | — | Morgan Stanley Q3: Wealth Management and AI Advisory Lead Growth |
| MS-PQ Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +3.4% | — | Morgan Stanley Q3: Wealth flows and AI financing support record results |
| MS Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +3.4% | -2.7% | Morgan Stanley Q3: Wealth Flows and AI Advisory Lead Growth |
| MS-PF Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +3.4% | — | Morgan Stanley: Wealth flows and AI financing drive record Q3 |
| MS-PO Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Morgan Stanley: Wealth flows and equities lead a strong Q3 |
| MS-PE Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Morgan Stanley: Wealth flows and AI financing drive a strong Q3 |
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