Jobs Up, Wages Down: Financial ETFs May Have Just Found Their Sweet Spot
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 09 2025
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Source: Benzinga
April U.S. Employment Report: The report showed a nonfarm payroll increase of 177,000, surpassing expectations, while average hourly earnings growth slowed to 0.2%, indicating a stable labor market that benefits the financial sector without overheating the economy.
Impact on Financial ETFs: Slower wage growth and reduced inflation expectations may lead to increased profitability for banks and financial ETFs, as they could benefit from stable margins, potential rate cuts by the Fed, and a rebound in loan demand.
Analyst Views on WFC
Wall Street analysts forecast WFC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WFC is 98.66 USD with a low forecast of 74.00 USD and a high forecast of 113.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
17 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 88.040
Low
74.00
Averages
98.66
High
113.00
Current: 88.040
Low
74.00
Averages
98.66
High
113.00
About WFC
Wells Fargo & Company is a financial services company. The Company provides a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, to individuals, businesses and institutions. The Company operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. The Company provides consumer financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, and auto, residential mortgage, and small business lending. In addition, the Company offers financial planning, private banking, investment management, and fiduciary services. It also provides financial solutions to businesses through products and services including traditional commercial loans and lines of credit, letters of credit, asset-based lending and leasing, trade financing, treasury management, and investment banking services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
