Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) Shares Unloaded Rep. Julie Johnson

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Wells Fargo & Company stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.

Wells Fargo & Company Stock Performance

NYSE WFC opened at $88.36 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.90, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $90.17 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $84.83. Wells Fargo & Company has a 1 year low of $58.42 and a 1 year high of $97.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $277.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.09.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 14th. The financial services provider reported $1.76 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $21.29 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.63 billion. Wells Fargo & Company had a net margin of 17.27% and a return on equity of 12.90%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.43 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Wells Fargo & Company will post 5.89 EPS for the current year.

Wells Fargo & Company Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Investors of record on Friday, November 7th were issued a dividend of $0.45 per share. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company’s payout ratio is presently 28.71%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wells Fargo & Company

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Private Wealth Group LLC boosted its holdings in Wells Fargo & Company by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 4,514 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $421,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the period. Main Street Group LTD raised its position in shares of Wells Fargo & Company by 36.9% in the third quarter. Main Street Group LTD now owns 438 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. D Orazio & Associates Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company by 3.6% in the third quarter. D Orazio & Associates Inc. now owns 3,436 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $288,000 after buying an additional 118 shares during the period. Stonebrook Private Inc. grew its position in Wells Fargo & Company by 2.7% during the third quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. now owns 4,511 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $378,000 after buying an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Wells Fargo & Company by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,948 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $499,000 after acquiring an additional 119 shares during the period. 75.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. CICC Research started coverage on Wells Fargo & Company in a research report on Wednesday. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $96.00 price objective for the company. Barclays boosted their target price on Wells Fargo & Company from $94.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. HSBC restated a “hold” rating and issued a $74.00 price target on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $104.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Wells Fargo & Company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $94.87.

Wells Fargo & Company News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Asset‑cap lift enabling growth — management is ramping lending and growth initiatives now that the Fed’s asset cap is gone, which supports higher future loan volumes and revenue potential. Freed from Asset Cap, Wells Fargo Ramps up Lending
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Wells Fargo reported EPS above consensus (helping underlying profitability) even as revenue missed estimates; management flagged improving core profitability and stronger wealth results. Wells Fargo posts earnings beat but revenue misses expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Insider/insider‑adjacent buying — a disclosed purchase by Sen. John Boozman was reported, which some investors view as a modest signal of confidence. Sen. John Boozman Buys Wells Fargo & Company Shares
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reactions are mixed — several firms revised price targets and ratings after Q4 (some trims, some raises); consensus remains around a “hold”/modest upside, creating balanced near‑term analyst flow rather than a uniform boost. These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Wells Fargo Following Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: New coverage and broader industry commentary — CICC initiated coverage and major outlets highlighted sector‑wide strength in trading and wealth, which could support longer‑term estimates but doesn’t remove near‑term uncertainty. Wells Fargo Coverage Initiated at CICC Research
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed and severance dragged on profits — commentary and reporting pointed to material severance and restructuring charges that pressured reported profit and prompted concern about near‑term earnings quality. Wells Fargo misses profit estimates on severance costs, shares fall
• Negative Sentiment: Sector and policy overhang — bank stocks broadly pulled back after earnings, and proposals to cap credit‑card rates have emerged as a regulatory risk that could hit consumer finance revenue if enacted. Bank Stocks Get Punished After Earnings—Is Valuation the Real Problem?
• Negative Sentiment: Housing sentiment softens — the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell unexpectedly in January, a modest negative for mortgage origination outlooks and related loan growth. U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Unexpectedly Deteriorates In January

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Wells Fargo & Company 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.