Cibc World Market Inc. Invests $117.51 Million in Wells Fargo & Company $WFC

Cibc World Market Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 1,421,962 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $117,511,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Miller Capital Partners Inc. bought a new stake in Wells Fargo & Company in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Navalign LLC bought a new stake in Wells Fargo & Company in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new stake in Wells Fargo & Company during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Phillip James Consulting Co. bought a new position in Wells Fargo & Company during the first quarter valued at $28,000. 75.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Wells Fargo & Company News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wells Fargo & Company this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Profitability momentum: Wells Fargo has improved return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) from 8% in late 2020 to 14.6% at the end of 2025 and is targeting 17%–18%. Sustaining those gains could support a higher valuation as regulatory and restructuring burdens ease. Wells Fargo Hits 17%-18% ROTCE Target: Can It Sustain the Momentum?
• Positive Sentiment: Valuation appeal: An analyst comparison characterized WFC as offering a lower valuation and improving efficiency than PNC Financial, potentially giving Wells Fargo more upside if earnings remain strong. The bank’s latest reported quarter also exceeded consensus estimates for both earnings and revenue, with revenue up year over year. Wells Fargo vs. PNC Financial: Which Stock Offers Better Upside Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisition speculation: Wells Fargo has become a focus of broader banking-sector merger speculation, including possible interest involving Citizens Financial. No transaction has been announced, so the development provides limited immediate fundamental impact. Wells Fargo at center of attention as acquisition speculation rises in banking sector
• Neutral Sentiment: Community investments: New affordable-housing and financial-education commitments in North Dakota and Wyoming reinforce Wells Fargo’s community-banking initiatives but are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Wells Fargo Expands Affordable Senior Housing and Financial Education With $1.2 Million in North Dakota
• Negative Sentiment: Commercial real estate exposure: Wells Fargo is foreclosing on Workspace Property Trust’s roughly $1.3 billion property portfolio after declining occupancy and asset values increased financial stress. The move may enable collateral recovery, but it also underscores potential losses and credit risks in the bank’s commercial real estate book. Wells Fargo Forecloses On $1.3B Workspace Property Trust Loan

Wells Fargo & Company Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE:WFC opened at $85.24 on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company has a 52-week low of $72.78 and a 52-week high of $97.76. The stock has a market cap of $257.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 0.92. The business's 50 day moving average is $86.13 and its 200 day moving average is $82.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.90, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The financial services provider reported $1.96 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.73 by $0.23. Wells Fargo & Company had a return on equity of 13.85% and a net margin of 17.55%.The firm had revenue of $22.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.86 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.60 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that Wells Fargo & Company will post 7.26 EPS for the current year.

Wells Fargo & Company Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 7th will be given a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 7th. This is a boost from Wells Fargo & Company's previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. Wells Fargo & Company's dividend payout ratio is currently 29.07%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently commented on WFC shares. UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $105.00 to $104.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on Wells Fargo & Company from $95.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on Wells Fargo & Company from $85.00 to $92.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their target price on Wells Fargo & Company from $98.00 to $94.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Wells Fargo & Company from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Sunday, June 14th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Wells Fargo & Company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $98.61.

Wells Fargo & Company Profile

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, U.S.-based financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the firm has evolved from its origins in express delivery and pioneer-era banking into one of the largest full-service banks in the United States. The company provides a broad range of financial products and services to individual, small business, commercial, and institutional clients. Charles W. Scharf serves as chief executive officer.

Wells Fargo operates across several core business segments, including consumer banking and lending, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management.

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