Benzinga · Oct 30, 2026
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Wells Fargo, Raises Price Target to $92
JP Morgan analyst Vivek Juneja maintains Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $91.5 to $92.
NYSE · WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
Financial Services · Banks - Diversified
$83.40
Down-$1.39 (-1.64%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:51 PM
SID Score
7.1/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
69/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 301.13B
- P/E ratio
- 13.98
- Dividend yield
- 2.04%
- 52-week range
- $72.78 – $96.57
- Volume
- 12.21M
- Avg. volume
- 14.63M
Price performance · WFC
WFC price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
WFC closed at $83.40 after 21 trading sessions, up 3.67% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $83.40
- Period change
- +3.67%
- Period low
- $80.26
- Period high
- $84.81
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $85.06 | $85.21 | $82.965 | $83.40 | 12.21M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $85.07 | $85.49 | $84.34 | $84.81 | 10.45M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $82.91 | $84.50 | $82.58 | $83.67 | 14.26M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $83.37 | $83.42 | $82.215 | $82.66 | 7.96M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $82.79 | $83.99 | $82.41 | $82.65 | 11.39M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $82.06 | $82.76 | $81.55 | $82.39 | 8.77M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $81.02 | $83.38 | $81.02 | $83.01 | 10M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $82.64 | $82.71 | $81.77 | $82.42 | 10.07M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $81.675 | $82.53 | $81.15 | $82.20 | 15.84M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $83.795 | $83.795 | $81.705 | $81.80 | 17.2M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $83.62 | $84.72 | $83.04 | $83.87 | 32.14M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $81.50 | $83.10 | $80.88 | $82.75 | 20.31M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $78.69 | $80.97 | $78.04 | $80.90 | 24.96M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $80.57 | $83.43 | $80.31 | $80.74 | 25.57M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $83.99 | $84.7329 | $83.02 | $83.32 | 14.28M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $81.95 | $84.055 | $81.62 | $83.55 | 22.34M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $79.90 | $82.17 | $79.70 | $82.03 | 16.72M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $80.475 | $80.82 | $79.07 | $80.26 | 13.58M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $81.85 | $81.975 | $81.075 | $81.51 | 12.18M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $82.16 | $82.22 | $80.94 | $81.44 | 12.77M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $80.32 | $80.7399 | $79.81 | $80.45 | 10.12M |
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Company profile
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $2.0 trillion in balance-sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US market.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $92.13
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 18
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
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Wells Fargo & Company Stock Performance
Wells Fargo & Company shares traded at $83.42, reflecting a daily decline of approximately 0.58%, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock gained $3.93, though it has declined 5.11% over the past three months and 13.48% over the trailing twelve months, indicating sustained medium-term pressure. From a technical standpoint, WFC trades below its 50-day moving average of $84.32 but above its 200-day moving average of $82.89, suggesting the stock sits near a short-term inflection point. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 50.3, reflecting neutral momentum with no overbought or oversold conditions. Average daily trading volume is approximately 14.63 million shares, according to Massive/Polygon data. The stock carries a beta of 1.108, indicating slightly higher volatility relative to the broader market. Wells Fargo's market capitalization currently stands at approximately $301.1 billion.
Wells Fargo & Company Valuation Analysis
Wells Fargo currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.98, which positions the bank competitively within the Financial Services sector where large-cap peers often command higher multiples, per SID market data. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.63, reflecting a moderate premium over tangible book value. However, the PEG ratio of 3.30 suggests that the current valuation may be elevated relative to the company's expected earnings growth rate, per SEC filings. Wells Fargo offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.84%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. The $301.1 billion market capitalization underscores Wells Fargo's standing as one of the largest U.S. financial institutions. When evaluated in aggregate, the low P/E ratio paired with the elevated PEG ratio presents a nuanced picture — the stock appears reasonably valued on current earnings but less attractive when forward growth expectations are factored into the analysis.
Smart Money Activity for WFC
Wells Fargo's composite smart money score stands at 69 out of 100, generating a neutral signal overall, per SID market data. The insider activity component scored a perfect 25 out of 25, supported by three insider transactions over the past 90 days — all three classified as purchases with zero insider sales, according to SEC Form 4 filings. This unanimously bullish insider buying pattern signals confidence from company executives at current price levels. Institutional positioning also scored a maximum 25 out of 25, reflecting strong engagement from large asset managers, per 13F institutional filings. Conversely, the dark pool activity score registered at only 7.3 out of 25, indicating relatively limited off-exchange accumulation activity. Congressional trading activity scored 11.6 out of 25, suggesting moderate but not aggressive positioning by members of Congress. The divergence between strong insider and institutional signals and weaker dark pool activity contributes to the overall neutral composite reading rather than a definitively bullish signal.
Wells Fargo & Company Earnings Outlook
Wells Fargo has delivered consecutive earnings beats in its two most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter, the bank posted earnings per share of $1.87 against a consensus estimate of $1.85, representing a positive surprise of $0.02. The prior quarter demonstrated a more substantial beat, with actual EPS of $1.96 exceeding the analyst estimate of $1.71 by $0.25, or approximately 14.6%. This $0.25 upside surprise reflected stronger-than-expected revenue generation and disciplined expense management. Two additional quarterly reports are forthcoming, with dates scheduled for June 22 and June 26, though analyst estimates for those periods have not yet been published. The trend of consistent earnings outperformance aligns with the bank's ongoing operational restructuring efforts. Wells Fargo's ability to sustain beats above consensus will remain a focal point for investors evaluating the stock's forward trajectory.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for WFC
Wall Street coverage of Wells Fargo reflects a moderately constructive but divided outlook, per Wall Street analyst reports. In the most recent round of analyst actions dated October 14, Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating, while RBC Capital maintained its Outperform designation, both representing bullish stances on the stock. Conversely, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a Market Perform rating, and Citigroup maintained its Neutral stance, signaling a more cautious view. Separately, TD Cowen initiated or reiterated a Buy rating on October 8, adding another positive voice to the coverage universe, according to SID consensus data. Notably, none of the five recent analyst actions involved downgrades, and all maintained or reiterated prior positions, suggesting stable sentiment rather than shifting conviction. The distribution of two bullish ratings, two neutral ratings, and one buy recommendation creates a consensus that leans slightly positive but lacks uniform conviction on meaningful upside from current levels.
