Morgan Stanley has downgraded Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) to Equal-Weight from Overweight, effective September 28, 2025. This decision underscores a shift in sentiment regarding the bank's outlook, possibly influenced by competitive pressures, market conditions, or execution risks that may affect performance.
Wells Fargo operates as a diversified and community-based financial services company, providing a range of banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, employs 210,821 full-time staff and operates through four primary segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management.
As of November 20, 2025, Wells Fargo's market capitalization stands at $270.1 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.83 and earnings per share of 6.40. The bank's current share price is $83.47, with a dividend yield of 207.0%. Upcoming earnings are anticipated on July 14, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.78 and revenue of $22.2 billion.
Analyst ratings are based on research and financial models, offering insights that may assist investors. However, they reflect assumptions that could change with new information. Investment decisions should consider various factors, including company fundamentals and industry trends.
The consensus among analysts as of November 1, 2025, includes 5 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 11 Hold, with no Sell or Strong Sell ratings, indicating a prevailing positive sentiment towards the firm.