Wells Fargo Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

WFC Stock  USD 57.77  0.26  0.45%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Wells Fargo is Buy with 6 buy recommendations. The current projected Wells Fargo target price consensus is 50.61, with 26 analyst opinions. The most common way Wells Fargo analysts use to provide public buy-or-sell recommendation is financial statements analysis. They also talk to Wells Fargo executives, vendors, and/or customers. Wells Fargo buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Wells Fargo target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price estimated volatility of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Wells Fargo to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
46.06
Highest Forecast
56.18
Target Price
50.61
As of March 19, 2024, Gross Profit is expected to decline to about 49.6 B. In addition to that, Pretax Profit Margin is expected to decline to 0.22. At present, Wells Fargo's Property Plant And Equipment Net is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Retained Earnings is expected to grow to about 211.2 B, whereas Common Stock Shares Outstanding is forecasted to decline to about 3.5 B.
  
It's important to approach Wells Fargo's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Wells Fargo Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Wells target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Wells Fargo's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   26  Buy
Most Wells analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Wells stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Wells Fargo, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Wells Fargo Target Price Projection

Wells Fargo's current and average target prices are 57.77 and 50.61, respectively. The current price of Wells Fargo is the price at which Wells Fargo is currently trading. On the other hand, Wells Fargo's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Wells Fargo Market Quote on 19th of March 2024

Low Price57.11Odds
High Price57.83Odds

57.77

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Wells Fargo Target Price

Low Estimate46.06Odds
High Estimate56.18Odds

50.61

Historical Lowest Forecast  46.06 Target Price  50.61 Highest Forecast  56.18
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Wells Fargo and the information provided on this page.

Wells Fargo Analyst Ratings

Wells Fargo's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Wells Fargo stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Wells Fargo's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Wells Fargo's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Wells Fargo price targets

Wells Fargo's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Wells Fargo's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Wells Fargo's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Wells Fargo's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Wells Fargo Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Wells Fargo is a key component of Wells Fargo valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Wells Fargo.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, frequently view the market will even out over time. This tendency of Wells Fargo's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy. Please use the tools below to analyze the current value of Wells Fargo in the context of predictive analytics.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
56.4257.8659.30
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
56.2557.6959.13
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.951.101.25
Details
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When determining whether Wells Fargo offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Wells Fargo's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Wells Fargo Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Wells Fargo Stock:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Wells Fargo to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
For information on how to trade Wells Stock refer to our How to Trade Wells Stock guide.
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The data published in Wells Fargo's official financial statements usually reflect Wells Fargo's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Wells Fargo. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Wells accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Wells Fargo's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Banks space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Wells Fargo's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Wells Fargo's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Wells Fargo's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Wells Fargo. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Wells Fargo's management manipulating its earnings.