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Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 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.

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WELLS FARGO & CO D/E PFD by Wells Fargo & Co.

Wells Fargo & Company Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series AA

Wells Fargo & Company Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series CC

Wells Fargo & Company Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series DD

Wells Fargo & Company 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, Series L

Wells Fargo & Company Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Y

Wells Fargo & Company Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series Z

Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz maintains Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $82 to $78.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Wells Fargo, Lowers Price Target to $78

Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.79% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.19%. Currently, Wells Fargo has a market capitalization of $238.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In WFC: If an investor had bought $100 of WFC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $287.21 today based on a price of $72.52 for WFC at the time of writing.
<h3>Wells Fargo's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742501708_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Wells Fargo 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Wells Fargo shares are trading higher after the company confirmed that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency terminated its 2021 consent order related to loss mitigation practices.

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Wells Fargo Confirms That The Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Terminated Its 2021 Consent Order Related To Loss Mitigation Practices

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in WFC often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Wells Fargo. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 75% bullish and 12% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $253,920, and 7 calls, totaling $432,062.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $67.0 to $85.0 for Wells Fargo during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Wells Fargo stands at 3603.4, with a total volume reaching 4,077.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Wells Fargo, situated within the strike price corridor from $67.0 to $85.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Wells Fargo Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742221919_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$253.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>118</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$154.7K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>194</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$6.42</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>698</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Wells Fargo</h3>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Wells Fargo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Wells Fargo</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,267,835, the price of WFC is down -0.48% at $70.51. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 25 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Wells Fargo</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $80.0.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from RBC Capital upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $80. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on WFC Options

A lawsuit has been lodged against&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) by its employees, who claim that the company&#8217;s prescription drug plan, overseen by&nbsp;CVS Health Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), consented&nbsp;to pay exorbitant prices for&nbsp;medications.
What Happened: According to a report, the lawsuit alleges that JPMorgan mishandled health benefits. One example cited in the case shows the plan paying over&nbsp;$6,000 for a multiple sclerosis&nbsp;drug that could be purchased for approximately $30 at retail pharmacies. 
The plaintiffs, which&nbsp;include one current and two&nbsp;former employees, contend that this &#8220;systematic mismanagement&#8221; resulted in &#8220;grossly inflated&#8221; medication costs for those enrolled in the plan.
According to the report <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-13/jpmorgan-employee-lawsuit-says-bank-overpaid-for-prescription-drugs?sref=TBDibEcD">by</a> Bloomberg, this lawsuit is part of an emerging pattern of similar cases against major employers such as Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) and Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>).
These cases are examining the role of employers in the escalating healthcare costs in the US and&nbsp;the profits of pharmacy benefit&nbsp;managers like CVS.
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The lawsuit alleges that JPMorgan&nbsp;breached its fiduciary duties under&nbsp;the Employee Retirement Income Security&nbsp;Act, which regulates large employers&#8217; benefit plans. The case also highlights instances where JPMorgan&#8217;s&nbsp;plan from CVS Health had&nbsp;significantly&nbsp;higher prices than what patients&nbsp;would pay without insurance.
As of now, JPMorgan has not responded to requests for comment, and a CVS spokesperson declined to comment. The case,&nbsp;Seth Stern et al v.&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. et al, 25-cv-02097, has been&nbsp;filed in the Southern District&nbsp;of New York.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;This lawsuit underscores the ongoing debate about the role of employers and pharmacy benefit managers in the rising costs of healthcare in the US. 
The outcome of this case could potentially influence how other companies manage their employee health benefits, particularly in relation to prescription drug costs. 
It also raises questions about the transparency and fairness of pricing in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.23%. Currently, Wells Fargo has a market capitalization of $226.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WFC: If an investor had bought $1000 of WFC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,583.40 today based on a price of $69.00 for WFC at the time of writing.
<h3>Wells Fargo's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741908608_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Wells Fargo 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

7 analysts have shared their evaluations of Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $86.14, a high estimate of $92.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. Observing a 4.54% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $82.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741892414_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Wells Fargo's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Wells Fargo. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Wells Fargo compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Wells Fargo's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Wells Fargo's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Wells Fargo analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Wells Fargo Better</h2>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 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.
<h3>Wells Fargo's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Wells Fargo's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.49% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 23.56%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Wells Fargo's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.95%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Wells Fargo's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.25% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.16.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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What 7 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 30.50 million shares sold short, which is 0.93% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Wells Fargo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741878916_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Wells Fargo has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Wells Fargo's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Wells Fargo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.17%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Wells Fargo?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Chardan Capital analyst Daniil Gataulin upgraded CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $14 price target. CervoMed shares closed at $6.17 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRVO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Ryan Kenny upgraded Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLI#NYSE">HLI</a>) from Underweight to Overweight but lowered the price target from $201 to $190. Houlihan Lokey shares closed at $156.77 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HLI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy upgraded the rating for Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) from Sector Perform to Outperform and announced a price target of $80. Wells Fargo shares closed at $68.93 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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RBC Capital analyst Gerard Cassidy upgrades Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) from Sector Perform to Outperform and announces $80 price target.

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Shares of banks and financial services stock are trading higher amid overall market strength following softer-than-expected Feb. CPI readings.

Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) shares dropped 7.5% to $65.63 during Monday&#8217;s session, as concerns about a potential recession and rising U.S.-China trade tensions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44227856/nasdaq-sp-500-hit-6-month-lows-as-recession-fears-grow-whats-driving-markets-monday">weighed heavily</a> on financial stocks. The broader market&#8217;s decline, with all major indices in the red, has added further pressure on Wells Fargo, one of the largest banks in the U.S.
What To Know: The decline follows remarks by President Donald Trump, who seemed to acknowledge the possibility of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44222440/financial-crime-weekly">U.S. recession</a> in a Sunday interview with Fox News.
As a major player in retail banking, commercial lending and wealth management, Wells Fargo is vulnerable to macroeconomic shifts. A potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44143666/us-services-sector-unexpectedly-expands-in-february-despite-slowing-job-growth">slowdown</a> in consumer spending and lending activity could have an adverse impact on its financial performance.
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Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTEN">rising Treasury yields</a>, hovering around 4.23% for the 10-year Monday afternoon, may affect credit demand and borrowing costs, creating challenges for the bank moving forward.
What Else: Treasury yields are a key indicator of the overall cost of borrowing in the economy, and they directly influence the interest rates that banks charge on loans. 
When Treasury yields rise, it generally leads to higher borrowing costs across the board, including for mortgages, auto loans and business loans—products that Wells Fargo heavily depends on for revenue generation.
Higher yields also tend to make bonds more attractive relative to equities, which can shift investor focus away from bank stocks and other riskier assets.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy WFC Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Wells Fargo &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Wells Fargo, which is trading at $65.63 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 1.5 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, WFC has a 52-week high of $81.50 and a 52-week low of $50.15.

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Shares of banking stocks are trading lower amid economic worries driven by tariffs and trade policies. Investors may be expecting a decline in investment and consumer spending, which may also be weighing on the industry.

Popular financial investigator and YouTuber Stephen Findeisen, better known as Coffeezilla, earlier this week <a href="https://x.com/coffeebreak_YT/status/1896614394873929746">expressed</a> his frustration on X with what he sees as lax enforcement against financial crimes. In a widely shared tweet, he stated, &#8220;Best time in history to be a white-collar criminal.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Administration&#8217;s Deregulation Efforts Under Scrutiny</h2>
His comment comes amid a series of high-profile decisions by the Trump administration regarding financial regulations and consumer protection agencies. Most notably, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been shut down, with President Donald Trump calling it a &#8220;terrible&#8221; agency that &#8220;destroyed small banks and businesses.&#8221; Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 22, Trump explained that he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44028664/trump-says-he-shut-down-the-ultra-left-cfpb-after-bankers-and-loan-officers-called-him-almost-crying">dismantled the CFPB</a> after hearing complaints from bankers and loan officers who were &#8220;almost crying&#8221; over its regulations.
The CFPB was originally created in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to protect consumers from predatory lending and financial misconduct. However, Trump and his allies, including Elon Musk, have worked to eliminate the agency, arguing that it over-regulated financial institutions and made business operations more difficult with a now infamous <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1887979940269666769">post on X</a> from Musk simply saying, &#8220;CFPB RIP.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Protection Measures on Hold</h2>
The decision to shut down the CFPB means several planned consumer protection measures, such as capping credit card late fees and limiting overdraft charges, have been put on hold. This move has drawn sharp criticism from figures like Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), who <a href="https://x.com/RepBillFoster/status/1896672481190023622">said</a>, &#8220;The CFPB makes up just 0.01% of the federal budget, yet it has returned $21 BILLION to American taxpayers. Still, Trump &amp; Musk want to shut it down and make it easier for scammers to rip you off.&#8221;
Adding to concerns about financial oversight, the CFPB recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/03/44122330/cfpb-drops-zelle-fraud-reimbursement-case-against-jpmorgan-wells-fargo">dropped a lawsuit</a> against JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) over alleged fraud on the peer-to-peer payment network Zelle. The lawsuit, originally filed in December under the Biden administration, accused the banks of failing to protect customers from fraud. With its dismissal, the agency will not be able to pursue similar charges against the banks in the future.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Controversy Over the U.S. Crypto Reserve Plan</h2>
Trump&#8217;s recently announced plan to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44135017/trump-announced-crypto-reserve-will-include-these-coins-but-one-name-has-made-investors-exceptionally-rich-over-5-years">create a U.S. crypto reserve</a> has caused a lot of debate. The reserve would include Bitcoin, but also other digital currencies like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Some of his biggest supporters in the tech and crypto world are not happy about this decision.
Critics, including Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss, argue that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44107003/trump-faces-backlash-over-crypto-reserve-plan-from-bitcoin-supporters-including-his-own-dont-think-the-government-should-be-pumping-our-crypto-bags-with-taxpayer-money">Bitcoin alone should have been included</a>, as it is decentralized and scarce. &#8220;I have nothing against XRP, SOL, or ADA, but I do not think they are suitable for a Strategic Reserve,&#8221; Winklevoss said. Others worry that taxpayer money is being used to artificially boost the value of certain cryptocurrencies, with blockchain startup Civic co-founder Vinny Lingham commenting, &#8220;Call me old-fashioned, but I don&#8217;t think the government should be pumping our crypto bags with taxpayer money while we are running a near $2 trillion deficit.&#8221;
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On the other hand, both Trump and his wife, Melania, have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088840/donald-and-melania-trump-memecoins-crash-after-presidential-inaugurationfirst-couples-crypto-wealth-plunges-36">launched their own meme coins</a>. However, nearly everyone who bought Trump&#8217;s meme coin has lost money on it. Shortly after its launch, the coin&#8217;s value plummeted from its all-time high of $78 to just $13 per token. At its peak, the coin reached a market cap of nearly $72 billion, but its dramatic fall has been attributed to 21 whales cashing out early, leaving most retail buyers at a loss.
Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-trump-token-memecoin-crypto-finance/">reported</a> last month that $214 million in profits went to these whales within the first two days of the coin's release, while at least 20% of buyers either broke even or lost money. The whales&#8217; transactions were notably well-timed, with some making substantial moves within minutes of the announcement.
While Trump and his administration argue that their moves will promote economic growth and reduce government overreach, critics—including Coffeezilla—see these decisions as making it easier for financial misconduct to go unchecked. Whether these changes result in greater financial freedom or more opportunities for white-collar crime remains to be seen.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Zelle.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42687945/zelle-became-a-gold-mine-for-fraudsters-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-lawsuit">dropped its lawsuit</a> against JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) on Tuesday concerning the banks&#8217; alleged failure to prevent fraud on Zelle. The Trump Administration has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44028664/trump-says-he-shut-down-the-ultra-left-cfpb-after-bankers-and-loan-officers-called-him-almost-crying">wound down CFPB cases</a> in recent weeks.
What Happened: The agency dismissed its case against the banks and Early Warning Services, Zelle&#8217;s parent company, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/04/cfpb-drops-jpmorgan-bank-of-america-wells-fargo-lawsuit.html">reports</a>. The lawsuit was originally brought in December during the Biden Administration.
The lawsuit alleged that banks did not do enough to protect and reimburse consumers from fraud on Zelle. The defendants allegedly rushed to launch Zelle without implementing sufficient anti-fraud protections. Because the cases were dismissed with prejudice, the agency will not bring similar charges against the banks again.
A Zelle spokesperson said, "We welcome the CFPB's decision to drop its lawsuit against the Zelle network. As we've said before, this lawsuit was without merit and legally and factually flawed. We look forward to continuing to provide Zelle, a trusted service, to 151 million enrolled American consumer and small business accounts."
The CFPB&#8217;s December <a href="https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_Zelle-Complaint_2024-12.pdf">filing</a> said that 210,000 Bank of America customers experienced over $290 million in collective losses, 420,000 Chase customers lost over $360 million and 280,000 Wells Fargo customers were defrauded of over $220 million since 2017.
Reactions: The Trump administration has ended several consumer protection cases in recent weeks. Elon Musk, senior advisor to Trump, previously <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1861644897490751865">said</a> he&#8217;d like to &#8220;delete&#8221; the CFPB.
The CFPB&#8217;s <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mission</a> is to &#8220;protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law.&#8221;
Political figures reacted to the cases dropped by the agency.
&#8220;The CFPB makes up just 0.01% of the federal budget, yet it has returned $21 BILLION to American taxpayers,&#8221; Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) <a href="https://x.com/RepBillFoster/status/1896672481190023622">said</a>. &#8220;Still, Trump &amp; Musk want to shut it down and make it easier for scammers to rip you off.&#8221;
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Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) shares fell 4.8% to $73.30 on Tuesday as investor anxiety over U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44118620/whats-driving-markets-tuesday">rattled financial markets</a>.
What To Know: With President Donald Trump ruling out further trade negotiations, concerns over economic growth and interest rate stability <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44114754/stock-market-sell-off-history-shows-sp-500-rebounds-after-big-drops">weighed heavily</a> on banking stocks, including Wells Fargo. 
As a bank with a strong focus on traditional lending, Wells Fargo is particularly vulnerable to falling interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTEN">dropped to 4.16%</a>, threatening the bank's net interest income, which accounts for nearly half of its total revenue.
Lower yields could compress net interest margins, reducing profitability on mortgages, auto loans and business lending—key segments for Wells Fargo. Additionally, trade-related economic slowdowns could dampen consumer confidence, leading to weaker demand for new loans. 
If credit conditions deteriorate, Wells Fargo may also need to increase its loan loss provisions, putting further strain on its bottom line.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy WFC Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Wells Fargo&#8217;s case, it is in the Financials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, WFC has a 52-week high of $81.50 and a 52-week low of $50.15.
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