Wells Fargo & Company $WFC Shares Sold by Yousif Capital Management LLC

Yousif Capital Management LLC reduced its position in Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) by 7.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 398,578 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 32,008 shares during the period. Yousif Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Wells Fargo & Company were worth $34,541,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Private Wealth Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of 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 lifted its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company by 36.9% in the 3rd quarter. Main Street Group LTD now owns 438 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares during the period. D Orazio & Associates Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter. D Orazio & Associates Inc. now owns 3,436 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $288,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares during the period. Stonebrook Private Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. now owns 4,511 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $378,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares during the period. Finally, Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company by 2.0% in the 3rd quarter. Hidden Cove Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,948 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $499,000 after purchasing an additional 119 shares during the period. 75.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Wells Fargo & Company news, EVP Bridget E. Engle sold 30,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.10, for a total transaction of $2,613,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 83,478 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,270,933.80. This represents a 26.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kleber Santos sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.72, for a total transaction of $2,193,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 79,876 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,006,722.72. This represents a 23.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 115,000 shares of company stock worth $10,050,000. Company insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on WFC shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Robert W. Baird upgraded shares of Wells Fargo & Company from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $85.00 target price for the company in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Wells Fargo & Company from $108.00 to $100.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $109.00 target price on shares of Wells Fargo & Company in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, HSBC upgraded shares of Wells Fargo & Company from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $94.00 target price for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $97.70.

More Wells Fargo & Company News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy and $100 target, arguing Wells Fargo is entering a multi‑year recovery; that endorsement supports upside expectations and investor confidence. Here’s Why Jefferies Remains a Buy on Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo Investment Institute now expects no Fed rate cuts in 2026 — a higher-for-longer rate outlook generally benefits bank net interest margins, which is constructive for WFC’s core earnings. Wells Fargo no longer expects Fed rate cuts in 2026 as Iran war drags on
• Positive Sentiment: WFC completed senior unsecured note offerings (2029–2046) and broadened FX payments capabilities via partnerships, moves that improve funding diversification and expand fee‑income opportunities with community bank workflows. Is Wells Fargo (WFC) Quietly Redefining Its Balance Sheet Strategy With New Notes and FX Deals?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo announced a $6M philanthropic commitment to West Charlotte — positive for reputation and local franchise strength but likely limited near‑term impact on earnings. Wells Fargo Helps Drive Growth in West Charlotte with $6 Million
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan trimmed its WFC price target (from $99.50 to $91) and set a Neutral rating — analyst downgrades or target cuts can weigh on sentiment even if they still imply upside. Wells Fargo price target lowered by JPMorgan
• Negative Sentiment: Several previews (Zacks, others) suggest Wells Fargo lacks the right setup to deliver an earnings beat next week — investor caution ahead of results can pressure the shares. Wells Fargo (WFC) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week’s Release
• Negative Sentiment: Marketwide volatility has spiked (Bloomberg “freak out” indicator), increasing trading turnover and risk aversion — higher macro/geopolitical volatility tends to hurt financial stocks on sentiment and potential credit/funding concerns. ‘Freak out’ indicator soars to record with war sparking trader anxiety

Wells Fargo & Company Stock Performance

NYSE:WFC opened at $81.69 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 0.90. The company has a fifty day moving average of $83.55 and a two-hundred day moving average of $86.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $252.07 billion, a PE ratio of 13.03, a P/E/G ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.06. Wells Fargo & Company has a fifty-two week low of $59.43 and a fifty-two week high of $97.76.

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

Wells Fargo & Company Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Sunday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 6th were given a dividend of $0.45 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 6th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. Wells Fargo & Company’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.71%.

Wells Fargo & 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.