Wells Fargo beat the S&P 500's total return by about nine percentage points in the first half of 2024. There are still some big catalysts that could drive growth and returns in the coming years.
Investors remain bullish on bank stocks in the first half of 2024, driven by rate cut expectations, decent lending and modest economic growth. So, banks - Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC), JPMorgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC) and BNY Mellon (BK) - outperform the S&P 500 index.
Wells Fargo's second quarter is likely to resemble recent quarters, with modest underperformance in lending (outside cards), healthy non-interest income, and rising credit costs. CRE credit is likely to get worse from here, but Wells Fargo is already well-reserved and this is likely to be a multiyear process. Wells Fargo continues to make progress on resolving outstanding regulatory and compliance issues, and the removal of the asset cap should unlock significant growth opportunities.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Wells Fargo (WFC) stood at $57.01, denoting a -0.33% change from the preceding trading day.
The U.S. Federal Reserve's stress test of U.S. banks is scheduled for release on Wednesday, and analysts at Jefferies are flagging a gain in bank stock prices in the past three years on the day after the results were released.
Reviewing Wells Fargo & Company's Series L preferred shares, focusing on preferred dividend coverage and financial performance. Despite the decrease in net income, preferred dividends remain well-covered with a payout ratio of 6.6%. Series L preferred shares offer 6.3% yield, low probability of forced conversion, making it a preferred choice for adding duration to a portfolio.
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Wells Fargo's (WFC) co-branded rent credit card is reportedly weighing on financials. Hence, the bank is renegotiating the agreement with Bilt Technologies.
Wells Fargo (WFC) reachead $59.05 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.39% change compared to its last close.
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