Wells Fargo & Co
Wells Fargo & Co is a diversified financial services company that generates revenue through banking, investment, and consumer finance activities within the Financials sector.
Business. Wells Fargo & Co is a bank operating within the Financials sector, specifically in the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income. It is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AASTWXX.O. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic presence are not provided.
Analyst recommendations
26 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated
- Peers
- DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Wells Fargo & Co (AASTWXX.O) has experienced a series of major holder changes involving investor ID 587, with share counts fluctuating significantly between late June and early July 2026. The investor’s position shifted from 5,589 shares to 1,848 shares, then to 218 shares, and finally to 566 shares, with the most recent adjustment detected on July 1, 2026. These modifications, all flagged with major severity, indicate active trading or reporting corrections by this specific holder during the period. Concurrently, the company’s AI-driven analysis underwent substantial revisions, with the narrative, business summary, and conclusion all modified with medium severity. The key takeaways section saw a net change of seven additions and seven removals, suggesting a recalibration of the firm’s strategic outlook or operational assessment. These updates reflect a significant shift in the analytical framework applied to Wells Fargo, potentially altering how its performance is interpreted by automated systems. A notable metric in the produced data is the company’s market share percentage, which dropped sharply from approximately 0.000815% to 0.000112%, a decline of 86.25%. This drastic reduction in calculated market share, while seemingly small in absolute terms, represents a major proportional change that could impact relative benchmarking or index weighting considerations. The source of this change is attributed to the ha_light_thesis model, indicating it stems from updated analytical inputs rather than new external events. Despite these internal data and holder adjustments, cross-source signals show minimal external news activity, with only one dispatch recorded on July 16, 2026, and no sentiment data available. The company remains covered by 13 analysts and is held by 40 top holders, maintaining its presence in one major index. The lack of broader market commentary suggests that the recent changes are primarily reflective of internal data processing and specific holder activity rather than a widespread shift in market perception.
Signals & dispatch
Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
Wells Fargo & Co is a bank operating within the Financials sector, specifically in the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income. It is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AASTWXX.O. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic presence are not provided.
Wells Fargo & Co (AASTWXX.O) has experienced a series of major holder changes involving investor ID 587, with share counts fluctuating significantly between late June and early July 2026. The investor’s position shifted from 5,589 shares to 1,848 shares, then to 218 shares, and finally to 566 shares, with the most recent adjustment detected on July 1, 2026. These modifications, all flagged with major severity, indicate active trading or reporting corrections by this specific holder during the period. Concurrently, the company’s AI-driven analysis underwent substantial revisions, with the narrative, business summary, and conclusion all modified with medium severity. The key takeaways section saw a net change of seven additions and seven removals, suggesting a recalibration of the firm’s strategic outlook or operational assessment. These updates reflect a significant shift in the analytical framework applied to Wells Fargo, potentially altering how its performance is interpreted by automated systems. A notable metric in the produced data is the company’s market share percentage, which dropped sharply from approximately 0.000815% to 0.000112%, a decline of 86.25%. This drastic reduction in calculated market share, while seemingly small in absolute terms, represents a major proportional change that could impact relative benchmarking or index weighting considerations. The source of this change is attributed to the ha_light_thesis model, indicating it stems from updated analytical inputs rather than new external events. Despite these internal data and holder adjustments, cross-source signals show minimal external news activity, with only one dispatch recorded on July 16, 2026, and no sentiment data available. The company remains covered by 13 analysts and is held by 40 top holders, maintaining its presence in one major index. The lack of broader market commentary suggests that the recent changes are primarily reflective of internal data processing and specific holder activity rather than a widespread shift in market perception.
- Wells Fargo reports $47.5 billion in revenue and $21.3 billion in net income, with a return on equity of 11.98%.
- The company carries $425.7 billion in long-term debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.35.
- Liquidity risk is rated as medium, with a key flag noting negative net cash after debt subtraction.
- Dilution risk is unknown due to missing share count data, preventing a complete assessment of shareholder value erosion.
- Analyst consensus is moderately bullish with a mean price target of $99.75 and a mean recommendation of 2.08.
- A recent sector classification re-analysis was triggered on July 13, 2026, due to sector contamination issues.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedNet income rose 8.2% year-over-year to $21.3 billion, demonstrating strong profitability growth despite flat revenue trends.
Free cash flow increased 6.7% to $21.5 billion, providing robust liquidity for dividends and share repurchases.
Total assets grew 11.3% year-over-year to $2.15 trillion, reflecting significant balance sheet expansion and scale.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.35 is in the bottom quartile of peers, signaling elevated financial leverage risk.
Cash conversion of -0.88% ranks in the bottom quartile, suggesting poor translation of earnings into cash.
Revenue declined 0.4% year-over-year to $47.5 billion, indicating stagnation in top-line growth momentum.
Long-term debt surged to $425.7 billion in FY2026, raising concerns about future interest expense burdens.
Medium liquidity risk flags suggest potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations under stress scenarios.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $12.10B, +5,2% YoY; Net income +7,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $12.10B, +5,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +7,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +8,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 43.4%
Revenue $12.33B, +4,2% YoY; Net income +5,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $12.33B, +4,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +5,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +5,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 43.5%
Revenue $11.95B, +2,2% YoY; Net income +9,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $11.95B, +2,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +9,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +8,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 46.8%
Revenue $11.71B, −1,8% YoY; Net income +11,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $11.71B, −1,8% YoY
- ▍Net income +11,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +9,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 46.9%
Revenue $11.49B; Net margin 42.6%.
- ▍Revenue $11.49B
- ▍Net margin 42.6%
Revenue $11.84B; Net margin 42.9%.
- ▍Revenue $11.84B
- ▍Net margin 42.9%
Revenue $11.69B; Net margin 43.7%.
- ▍Revenue $11.69B
- ▍Net margin 43.7%
Revenue $11.92B; Net margin 41.2%.
- ▍Revenue $11.92B
- ▍Net margin 41.2%
Revenue $47.48B, −0,4% YoY; Net income +8,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $47.48B, −0,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +8,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +6,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 44.9%
Revenue $47.68B, −9,0% YoY; Net income +3,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $47.68B, −9,0% YoY
- ▍Net income +3,0% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +10,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 41.4%
Revenue $52.38B, +16,5% YoY; Net income +40,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $52.38B, +16,5% YoY
- ▍Net income +40,0% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +31,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 36.5%
Revenue $44.95B, +25,6% YoY; Net income −38,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $44.95B, +25,6% YoY
- ▍Net income −38,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −48,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin 30.4%
Valuation TTM
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
Supply chain
Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 7,02 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 87,9B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 32,0B USD |
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Director · Phantom Stock Units → Common Stock, $1 2/3 Par ValueAcquired 495grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Phantom Stock Units → Common Stock, $1 2/3 Par ValueAcquired 422grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Phantom Stock Units → Common Stock, $1 2/3 Par ValueAcquired 1 076grant · 2026-07-01
Physical assets
1 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Anaheim | Power | Power | US | Registered owner |
Actions
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- Reference data
- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Return On Assetsnet_income / total_assets
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Cash Conversion Ratiooperating_cash_flow / net_income
- Wells Fargo & Co Market data — financials · 2026-07-13
- sector_fix_batch (sector_fix_batch) on AASTWXX.O · 2026-07-13
- Wells Fargo & Co Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-13
- Wells Fargo & Co Market data — ESG · 2026-07-13
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-311,36 %$2 481M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,43 %$1 871M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,41 %$1 208M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,40 %$27 626M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,36 %$5 856M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,33 %$2 488M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,32 %$1 374M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,31 %$1 470M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,25 %$1 658M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,25 %$1 351M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,25 %$4 115M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,18 %$356M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,15 %$276M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,13 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,13 %$183M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,10 %$227M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,08 %$147M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$79M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$32M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,02 %$56M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,01 %$0M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$53M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$339M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$41M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$50M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$58M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Sr. EVP and Chief Risk Officer · Common Stock, $1 2/3 Par ValueOther 67 966 · 2026-07-15
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
- Narrative— → —medium
- Business summary— → —medium
- Conclusion— → —medium
- Key takeaways— → —medium
- Company share pct— → —medium