Wells Fargo Q4 Revenue Misses Expectations, Net Interest Income Growth Lags
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Revenue Performance: Wells Fargo's Q4 revenue reached $21.29 billion, falling short of market expectations by $390 million, indicating challenges in revenue growth that could impact investor confidence moving forward.
- Slow Net Interest Income Growth: Although net interest income increased, the growth was less than anticipated, reflecting the company's inadequate adaptability to changing interest rate environments, which may suppress profitability.
- Non-GAAP EPS Exceeds Expectations: The bank reported a non-GAAP EPS of $1.76, beating expectations by $0.07, suggesting strong performance in cost control and operational efficiency, potentially laying a foundation for future profit growth.
- Cautious Market Reaction: Due to the revenue miss, the market remains cautious about Wells Fargo's future performance, which may lead to stock price volatility and affect investor confidence in the long term.
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 94.23 USD with a low forecast of 86.50 USD and a high forecast of 110.00 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.
16 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 93.560
Low
86.50
Averages
94.23
High
110.00
Current: 93.560
Low
86.50
Averages
94.23
High
110.00
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.
