Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) shares fell for seven straight sessions, as the stock was down 0.6% at $74.77 on Friday.
The Wall Street lender fell 8.4% in the preceding six sessions. The stock is down 16% over the past one month and has dropped nearly 19% so far this year.
“WFC’s 2026 guidance targets 5% NII growth and mid-single-digit loan growth, yet expense growth and credit quality risks loom. Despite resolving legacy issues, WFC’s efficiency ratio remains high at 65.5%, lagging peers and limiting sustainable margin improvement,” pointed out a recent Seeking Alpha analysis.
Looking at Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating, WFC has a Hold rating with a score of 3.1 out of 5. The company received an F in the prospect of profitability, while it got a B in growth factor.
Turning to the Wall Street community, 16 analysts gave WFC a Buy and above rating. 11 analysts have given the stock a Hold recommendation, while none recommended Sell.
Seeking Alpha analysts are cautious and see the stock as a Hold.