Wells Fargo (WFC) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Company Performance - Wells Fargo (WFC) closed at $71.11, with a +0.38$1.24, reflecting a 1.59% decrease from the prior-year quarter, with anticipated revenue of $20.82 billion, indicating a 0.21$5.87 per share and revenue of $85.05 billion, representing increases of +9.31% and +3.35% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Wells Fargo are crucial for investors, as positive alterations indicate optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Currently, Wells Fargo has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a recent downward shift of 0.27% in the EPS estimate [5] Valuation Metrics - Wells Fargo has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.06, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 13.9 [6] - The company also holds a PEG ratio of 1.06, indicating a valuation that considers expected earnings growth [6] Industry Context - The Financial - Investment Bank industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 20, placing it in the top 8% of over 250 industries [7] - Strong individual industry groups, as measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, tend to outperform weaker groups by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]