Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) by 46.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 328,638 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 289,423 shares during the quarter. Wells Fargo & Company comprises about 2.7% of Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc.’s holdings in Wells Fargo & Company were worth $26,163,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Wells Fargo & Company in the fourth quarter valued at about $4,512,563,000. Capital Research Global Investors raised its holdings in Wells Fargo & Company by 18.6% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 35,660,903 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,989,104,000 after purchasing an additional 5,584,930 shares during the last quarter. Mawer Investment Management Ltd. raised its holdings in Wells Fargo & Company by 177.7% during the 4th quarter. Mawer Investment Management Ltd. now owns 4,876,127 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $454,455,000 after purchasing an additional 3,120,399 shares during the last quarter. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Wells Fargo & Company during the 3rd quarter worth about $215,638,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its position in Wells Fargo & Company by 13.0% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 20,625,070 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,922,257,000 after purchasing an additional 2,369,260 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.90% of the company’s stock.
Wells Fargo & Company Stock Down 0.0%
Shares of NYSE:WFC opened at $85.49 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $80.05 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $84.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 0.90. The company has a market capitalization of $261.61 billion, a PE ratio of 13.19, a PEG ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 0.92. Wells Fargo & Company has a 52 week low of $72.78 and a 52 week high of $97.76.
Wells Fargo & Company Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 8th were issued a $0.45 dividend. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 8th. Wells Fargo & Company’s dividend payout ratio is 27.78%.
Key Stories Impacting Wells Fargo & Company
Here are the key news stories impacting Wells Fargo & Company this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts recently lifted price targets on Wells Fargo, including a Morgan Stanley target of $102, reinforcing a constructive view on the bank ahead of earnings. Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Opinions on Analyst Price Target Increases
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo is benefiting from expectations that Q2 results could show improved earnings, with analysts forecasting EPS around $1.71 and revenue near $21.81 billion. Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Wells Fargo Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment was also helped by recent news that the stock rose after dividend hike news, pointing to continued capital return strength. Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Wells Fargo Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Senator Mitch McConnell disclosed a new purchase of WFC shares, adding a modest political-sentiment boost. Congress Trade: Senator Mitch McConnell Just Disclosed New Stock Trades
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary continues to compare Wells Fargo with other major banks as investors look for value and income opportunities, but this is more of a sector discussion than a company-specific catalyst. More Bang for Your Buck: Is Bank of America or Wells Fargo the Better Value-and-Income Buy?
- Neutral Sentiment: Some articles noted that Wells Fargo could benefit from potential tariff refunds and other non-operating gains, but the impact is still uncertain and not yet reflected in results. Wells Fargo (WFC) Could Get An Earnings Lift From Supreme Court Tariff Refunds
- Negative Sentiment: Longer-term concerns remain around Wells Fargo’s lagging return on equity and pressure on net interest margins, which could cap enthusiasm if earnings disappoint. Wells Fargo Stock Has Lagged Other Banks. Earnings Can Change That.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have commented on WFC. HSBC raised shares of Wells Fargo & Company from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $94.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on Wells Fargo & Company from $109.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Wells Fargo & Company from $97.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Phillip Securities raised Wells Fargo & Company from a “moderate buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Barclays dropped their price objective on Wells Fargo & Company from $113.00 to $108.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $98.34.
View Our Latest Analysis on Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo & Company Company Profile
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified, U.S.-based financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the firm has evolved from its origins in express delivery and pioneer-era banking into one of the largest full-service banks in the United States. The company provides a broad range of financial products and services to individual, small business, commercial, and institutional clients. Charles W. Scharf serves as chief executive officer.
Wells Fargo operates across several core business segments, including consumer banking and lending, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management.
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