Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) shares reached a new all-time high of $88.54, marking a major achievement for one of America’s largest banks. The milestone reflects rising investor confidence in the lender’s financial strength and ongoing operational improvements.
Over the past year, Wells Fargo’s stock has climbed 21.5%, while delivering an impressive 25.4% year-to-date return. The performance highlights the bank’s resilience, disciplined management, and steady execution as it continues to build momentum in a challenging financial environment. With a market capitalization of $277.5 billion, Wells Fargo remains one of the most valuable banking institutions in the U.S. The company has also maintained an unbroken 55-year track record of dividend payments and currently offers a 2.09% dividend yield.
In recent developments, the bank declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on December 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 7, 2025.
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf reassured investors about the bank’s outlook, stating that credit conditions remain strong despite concerns about potential loan losses weighing on the broader banking sector.
Analysts have responded positively to the company’s latest earnings and improving fundamentals. TD Cowen raised its price target to $93, citing stronger-than-expected third-quarter results. CFRA boosted its target to $110 after regulators lifted Wells Fargo’s longstanding asset cap, maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. Meanwhile, BofA Securities increased its price target to $100, pointing to enhanced profitability and robust EPS growth.
These upgrades underscore a bullish sentiment around Wells Fargo’s growth trajectory, as analysts continue to view the bank as well positioned to benefit from rising interest income, cost efficiencies, and capital strength.