Wells Fargo(US:WFC) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-02-12 19:39Financial Performance - Wells Fargo reported Q4 2025 revenue of $21.29 billion, a 4% year-over-year increase, slightly below market expectations; non-GAAP EPS was $1.76, exceeding expectations [2] - For the full year 2025, net profit reached $21.3 billion, an 8.2% increase year-over-year, but fell short of analyst expectations due to increased severance costs and lower net interest income [2] - Average loan and deposit amounts grew quarter-over-quarter, indicating a trend of credit expansion [2] Business Developments - Wells Fargo climbed to 8th place in the 2025 global M&A rankings, up from 17th in 2024, marking its first return to the top ten since 1995; this improvement is attributed to the expansion of its investment banking business and increased market share, potentially enhancing fee income capabilities [3] Regulatory Policies - In June 2025, the Federal Reserve lifted asset cap restrictions imposed due to the fake accounts scandal, allowing Wells Fargo to expand its balance sheet, which is expected to drive growth in loans and deposits [4] - Management anticipates that this will enhance net interest income and diversify fee-based businesses, such as wealth management and investment banking [4] Financial Condition - The company is optimizing operations through digital reforms, aiming for $15 billion in gross expense savings; as of Q3 2025, the liquidity coverage ratio was 121%, indicating strong capital adequacy [5] - Wells Fargo maintains its dividend growth and stock buyback program, with $34.7 billion in buyback authorization as of September 2025 [5] - On December 12, 2025, the company announced the early redemption of subordinated debt maturing in 2027, which removes restrictions on preferred stock buybacks and may enhance capital flexibility [5] Stock Performance - As of February 3, 2026, Wells Fargo's stock price was $92.31, with a trading volume of $1.667 billion; the stock has seen a slight decline of 0.95% year-to-date [6] - Citigroup assigned a "neutral" rating on January 5, 2026, with a target price of $90, projecting a revenue growth of about 5% for 2026, but indicating limited upside potential [6] - The 2025 financial report highlighted credit expansion as a primary growth driver, although concerns about asset quality have emerged, particularly regarding rising credit card loan risks [6]