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Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$88.00 -1.97 (-2.19%)
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Wells Fargo & Company - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
16

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Wells Fargo & Company in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for WFC.

Consensus Price Target

$98.61
12.05% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Wells Fargo & Company, the average price target is $98.61. The highest price target for WFC is $109.00, while the lowest price target for WFC is $90.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.05% from the current price of $88.00.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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WFC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$98.61$98.61$97.53$82.56
Forecasted Upside12.05% Upside13.01% Upside18.96% Upside4.23% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

WFC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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WFC Price Targets by Month

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Wells Fargo & Company Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWells Fargo & CompanyFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.69
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.68% Upside27.02% Upside14.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/29/2026
Vivek Juneja
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$93.50 ➝ $95.50+13.03%
7/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
7/15/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
David George
David George
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$85.00 ➝ $92.00+7.31%
7/15/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$98.00 ➝ $94.00+9.65%
7/14/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
7/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $102.00+16.21%
7/7/2026Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $104.00+17.32%
6/29/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$97.00 ➝ $102.00+21.50%
6/26/2026Boost TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $94.00+11.26%
5/7/2026 UpgradeModerate BuyStrong-Buy
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4/16/2026 DowngradeHold
4/15/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$100.00 ➝ $94.00+15.01%
4/15/2026Lower TargetOverweight$113.00 ➝ $108.00+32.14%
4/1/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy$94.00+18.20%
3/26/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$100.00+24.63%
3/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$109.00 ➝ $93.00+18.11%
3/6/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/15/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
1/15/2026Lower TargetHold$102.00 ➝ $100.00+12.09%
1/15/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$100.00+12.19%
1/15/2026Boost TargetBuy$94.00 ➝ $101.00+13.10%
1/14/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$96.00+2.62%
1/7/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$109.00+15.50%
10/21/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
10/15/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
9/23/2025Boost TargetNeutral$85.00 ➝ $90.00+5.67%
12/10/2024 Boost TargetNeutral$60.00 ➝ $83.00+15.10%

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Should I Buy Wells Fargo & Company Stock? WFC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, September 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Wells Fargo & Company pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Wells Fargo & Company
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Wells Fargo & Company:

  • Wells Fargo & Company recently reported strong financial performance in its latest earnings release on July 14, 2026, where it delivered earnings per share of $1.96, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $1.73 by $0.23. This beat was accompanied by revenue of $22.62 billion, which exceeded analyst expectations of $21.86 billion, demonstrating robust top-line growth of 8.6% year-over-year and a solid net margin of 17.55%.
  • The company has strengthened its income statement by increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, paid on September 1, 2026, which represents an annualized dividend of $2.00. This move provides a dividend yield of 2.22% based on the current stock price of $89.90, offering investors a reliable income stream while maintaining a sustainable dividend payout ratio of 29.07%.
  • Wells Fargo & Company is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.07, which is relatively low for a major financial institution, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings power. With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $98.61, analysts believe the current price of $89.90 offers significant upside potential of approximately 9.7%.
  • Institutional investor sentiment remains positive, with 75.90% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Recent filings show that major entities like the California State Teachers Retirement System significantly increased their holdings, and new positions were opened by firms such as Kirkwood Financial Services and Saudi Central Bank, indicating strong confidence in the company's long-term stability.
  • The stock has demonstrated strong momentum, trading above its 50-day moving average of $86.69 and its 200-day moving average of $82.63. This technical positioning, combined with a beta of 0.92, suggests the stock is moving in line with the broader market but with a track record of outperformance, as evidenced by its 52-week high of $97.76.

Wells Fargo & Company
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Wells Fargo & Company for these reasons:

  • Despite the strong earnings, some institutional investors are reducing their exposure, with HighTower Advisors LLC cutting its stake by 18.3% in the second quarter and Amundi decreasing its holdings by 17.1%. This divergence in institutional behavior may signal that some large players are taking profits or reassessing their risk exposure to the bank.
  • Wells Fargo & Company carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, which indicates a significant level of leverage relative to its equity base. While common in the banking sector, this ratio suggests that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which can amplify losses during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, including a notable gap down of 3.62% on April 14, 2026, and a percent decline on January 14, 2026. These price movements highlight the sensitivity of the stock to market conditions and potential concerns about the bank's performance or broader economic factors.
  • Short interest in Wells Fargo & Company remains elevated, with 28,081,879 shares shorted as of the most recent record date. Although the short percentage of float is low at 0.93%, the absolute number of shorted shares indicates that a portion of the market is betting against the stock, which could lead to increased volatility if these positions are unwound.
  • Insider selling activity has been observed, with executives such as Bridget E Engle, Ellen R Patterson, and Kleber Santos selling a combined 115,000 shares in late February 2026. While insider sales can be due to personal financial planning, a cluster of sales by senior executives may be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside.

WFC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Wells Fargo & Company is $98.61, with a high forecast of $109.00 and a low forecast of $90.00.

26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wells Fargo & Company in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WFC shares.

According to analysts, Wells Fargo & Company's stock has a predicted upside of 12.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Wells Fargo & Company has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Wells Fargo & Company also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Wells Fargo & Company more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Wells Fargo & Company is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how WFC compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Wells Fargo & Company analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/29/2026.
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