Wells Fargo (WFC, $33.55) shares get rating upgrade from Jefferies analyst
Financial behemoth Wells Fargo shares got a rating boost to buy from hold, from Jefferies analyst Ken Usdin. He also raised his share price target to $38 a share from $26.
Calling Wells a " still-discounted turnaround story”, Usdin said that it is approaching a positive rate-of-change in many parts of the franchise. According to the analyst, Wells will be one of the few banks to show decreasing expenses for the next few years, regardless of the size and timing of a formalized cost plan.
The analyst expects the bank’s net interest income to stabilize at around fourth quarter 2020 levels, in part due to lower premium amortization and absence of hedge losses; but he still thinks that it will decline -5% to -6% in 2021.
Usdin said that while revenue has been challenge for Wells Fargo, comps should get better for many line items in 2021.
According to Usdin’s analysis, Wells Fargo’s stock valuation remains lowest in the group on both P/E and P/TBV (price to tangible book value), considering the recent and ongoing uncertainties. "We believe that WFC could close the gap somewhat as fundamental performance improves."
The analyst mentioned risks to his outlook, such as asset cap removal past 2021 which would add uncertainty about WFC's ability to grow its balance sheet.
WFC sees MACD Histogram just turned negative
WFC saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on July 14, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for WFC moved out of overbought territory on June 17, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 42 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 67 cases where WFC's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WFC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
WFC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 06, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 01, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WFC as a result. In of 75 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for WFC crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 09, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 20 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WFC advanced for three days, in of 332 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 248 cases where WFC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 21, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. WFC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.567) is normal, around the industry mean (1.952). WFC has a moderately low P/E Ratio (12.397) as compared to the industry average of (15.765). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.514) is also within normal values, averaging (1.758). Dividend Yield (0.021) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.080) is also within normal values, averaging (4.117).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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