Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. raised its position in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC – Free Report) by 2.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,264,081 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 25,981 shares during the quarter. Wells Fargo & Company comprises 0.7% of Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s holdings in Wells Fargo & Company were worth $117,812,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of WFC. Capital Research Global Investors boosted its position in shares of Wells Fargo & Company by 18.6% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 35,660,903 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,989,104,000 after purchasing an additional 5,584,930 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Wells Fargo & Company in the third quarter worth approximately $215,638,000. M&G PLC lifted its stake in Wells Fargo & Company by 320.3% in the third quarter. M&G PLC now owns 2,946,277 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $247,487,000 after buying an additional 2,245,307 shares during the period. Amundi lifted its stake in Wells Fargo & Company by 18.2% in the second quarter. Amundi now owns 14,155,753 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,165,868,000 after buying an additional 2,180,693 shares during the period. Finally, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Wells Fargo & Company during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $147,165,000. 75.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have recently commented on WFC shares. HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $74.00 price objective on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. CICC Research initiated coverage on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $96.00 target price on the stock. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $98.00 to $94.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $109.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a report on Friday, March 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $96.98.
Insider Buying and Selling at Wells Fargo & Company
In related news, EVP Kleber Santos sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.72, for a total value of $2,193,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 79,876 shares in the company, valued at $7,006,722.72. This represents a 23.84% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Ellen R. Patterson sold 60,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.40, for a total transaction of $5,244,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 169,496 shares in the company, valued at $14,813,950.40. This represents a 26.14% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 115,000 shares of company stock valued at $10,050,000. Corporate insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.
Wells Fargo & Company News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Wells Fargo & Company this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage is constructive — recent collection of analyst ratings averages out to a “Moderate Buy”, supporting demand from institutional buyers and income-oriented investors. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
- Positive Sentiment: Customer loyalty signal — a Wells Fargo survey finds most Americans would rather give up social media than their banking apps, implying strong engagement with the bank’s digital channels and potential for stable deposit/frictionless product cross-sell. Most Americans would rather ditch social media than their beloved banking apps, Wells Fargo survey says
- Positive Sentiment: Preferred shares highlight income/capital potential — analysts point to about ~5% capital appreciation potential in WFC.PR.L preferreds, which can attract yield-focused buyers into the Wells Fargo complex. Wells Fargo: 5% Capital Appreciation Potential From WFC.PR.L Preferred Shares
- Neutral Sentiment: Brand/strategy research — the firm’s 2026 Money Study (press release) frames long-term thematic opportunities (entrepreneurship, AI for advice, multigenerational support) but is more strategic/PR than an immediate earnings driver. Wells Fargo 2026 Money Study Reveals Americans Redefining the American Dream; Gen Z leaning on Parents for Financial Support
- Negative Sentiment: Technical and recent results pressure — shares remain below both the 50‑day and 200‑day moving averages and, although Wells Fargo beat EPS in its January quarter, revenue missed consensus; those factors can prompt short-term profit-taking and weigh on momentum.
Wells Fargo & Company Trading Down 0.6%
NYSE WFC opened at $76.74 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.90, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. Wells Fargo & Company has a 52 week low of $58.42 and a 52 week high of $97.76. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $84.34 and a 200-day moving average price of $86.27. The company has a market cap of $236.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.24, a P/E/G ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.08.
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 14th. The financial services provider reported $1.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.10. Wells Fargo & Company had a return on equity of 12.90% and a net margin of 17.27%.The company had revenue of $21.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $21.63 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.43 EPS. Wells Fargo & Company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that Wells Fargo & Company will post 5.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Wells Fargo & Company Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Sunday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 6th were paid a $0.45 dividend. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 6th. Wells Fargo & Company’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 28.71%.
About Wells Fargo & Company
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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