Wells Fargo Option Alert: Jan 16 $85 Calls Sweep (35) near the Bid: 1482 vs 8248 OI; Earnings 7/14 Before Open 

Wells Fargo Option Alert: Jan 16 $85 Calls Sweep (35) near the Bid: 1482 @ $3.6 vs 8248 OI; Earnings 7/14 Before Open Ref=$76.055

Wells Fargo Option Alert: Sep 19 $75 Calls at the Bid: 1500 vs 4539 OI; Earnings 7/14 Before Open 

Wells Fargo Option Alert: Sep 19 $75 Calls at the Bid: 1500 @ $4.8 vs 4539 OI; Earnings 7/14 Before Open Ref=$75.06

Wells Fargo Option Alert: Jan 16 $55 Calls Sweep (44) near the Bid: 234 vs 26658 OI; Earnings 7/14 Before Open 

Wells Fargo Option Alert: Jan 16 $55 Calls Sweep (44) near the Bid: 234 @ $25.351 vs 26658 OI; Earnings 7/14 Before Open Ref=$78.7121

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Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US

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Wells Fargo & Company Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series AA

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<li>Raymond James increased Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) price target from $78 to $84. Raymond James analyst David Long reiterated a Strong Buy rating. Wells Fargo shares closed at $72.50 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wells Fargo shares are trading higher after Raymond James reiterated a Strong Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $78 to $84.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>16.3K</td>
<td>38.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OSCR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTRS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>16.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>516</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$60.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>76</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.1K, with a price of $284.0 per contract. There were 16378 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38166 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For OSCR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSCR#NYSE">OSCR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 55 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 8102 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7712 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NTRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 16851 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3587 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 58 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $103.5K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 1029 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GPN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 71 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 4385 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 15 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 1364 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 430 contract(s) at a $128.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $83.0 per contract. There were 84 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 516 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 457 day(s) on September 18, 2026. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.9K, with a price of $203.0 per contract. There were 1474 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 61 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 2819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $620.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $1850.0 per contract. There were 1137 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 76 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Raymond James analyst David Long reiterates Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $78 to $84.

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Raymond James Reiterates Strong Buy on Wells Fargo, Raises Price Target to $84

Wells Fargo &amp; Co (WFC) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning following reports that top U.S. regulators are planning to ease capital requirements for the nation&#8217;s largest banks.
What To Know: Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-18/us-plans-to-ease-capital-rule-limiting-banks-treasury-trades?embedded-checkout=true">reported</a> that the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC are considering a proposal to lower the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR). This rule mandates how much capital large banks must hold against their assets. 
According to Bloomberg, the plan would reduce the required capital buffer, potentially freeing up significant funds on bank balance sheets. The proposed change, which Bloomberg notes could be discussed as early as June 25, is seen as a significant win for the banking industry.
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Investors are reacting positively to the news, as reduced capital constraints could enhance bank profitability and could lead to increased shareholder returns through dividends and stock buybacks. 
The move is also intended to improve liquidity in the U.S. Treasury market by making it easier for banks like Wells Fargo to act as intermediaries.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, WFC shares are trading higher by 2.11% to $74.03 early Tuesday. Wells Fargo&#8217;s 52-week high is $81.50 while its 52-week low is $50.15. Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45995637/houston-american-energy-stock-is-sinking-wednesday-heres-why">Houston American Energy Stock Is Sinking Wednesday: Here&#8217;s Why</a>
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By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Wells Fargo &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Wells Fargo, which is trading at $74.03 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 1.35 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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A former Bank of England economist is raising red flags over the growing role of stablecoins in the U.S. financial system, with major implications for banks, as well as the U.S. Dollar.
What Happened: In a recent episode of The Big View by Reuters, Dan Davies, an ex-BoE regulatory economist and veteran bank analyst, compared stablecoin issuers like Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) and Tether to banks that lack the oversight and safeguards of traditional institutions.
&#8220;These things are basically intrinsically unstable financial structures,&#8221; Davies said, noting that their promise of 1:1 redemption in U.S. dollars makes them particularly vulnerable to sudden runs, referring to bank runs, when a large number of individuals try to withdraw their funds from an institution at the same time.
He says, &#8220;If you think there's even a small chance that it [a stablecoin] might be worth 95 cents on the dollar, then you want to get out immediately.&#8221;
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Davies notes that stablecoin issuers hold significant reserves in commercial bank deposits and Treasury bills, so in case redemptions spike, the banks that hold these reserves could witness withdrawal demands in the billions.
&#8220;They're very bad customers for the banking system,&#8221; he says, pointing to the systemic stress this dynamic could introduce.
Circle, for instance, works <a href="https://www.circle.com/usdc">with</a> the Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) as its custodian, among a few others, while Tether works <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42166673/drug-cartels-use-tether-and-bitcoin-to-launder-millions-court-documents-reveal">with</a> Cantor Fitzergerald. 
According to Davies, the GENIUS Act, a bill introduced in Congress to regulate stablecoins, may end up doing more harm than good. 
While the legislation appears to offer guardrails, such as reserve disclosures and other transparency requirements, Davies believes that it could inadvertently normalize risk. 
On a global level, Davies said the move could accelerate &#8220;de-dollarization,&#8221; as countries seek to insulate their economies from the added volatility introduced by U.S.-backed stablecoins.
&#8220;Signing up to the U.S. dollar now means signing up to stablecoins,&#8221; he says, warning this could erode trust and encourage alternatives like central bank digital currencies in Europe and Asia.
Why It Matters: Davies&#8217; concerns have been echoed by several other prominent experts and institutions, such as the United States Financial Services Oversight Council (FSOC), which raised alarms over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42377684/fsoc-warns-stablecoins-pose-stability-risks-due-to-lack-of-management-standards">potential risks posed</a> by stablecoins due to inadequate risk management standards late last year. 
There are, however, several other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42585826/stablecoins-redefining-global-finance-are-banks-falling-behind">voices in support</a> of this new asset class, such as Jan Van Eck, the CEO of VanEck, who said that &#8220;the global payments system is being rewired as we speak,&#8221; while referring to stablecoins and their utility in payments and cross-border transactions. 
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Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.59% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.66%. Currently, Wells Fargo has a market capitalization of $237.23 billion. 
Buying $100 In WFC: If an investor had bought $100 of WFC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $264.13 today based on a price of $72.90 for WFC at the time of writing.
<h3>Wells Fargo's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750168816_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Wells Fargo.
Looking at options history for Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) we detected 20 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $232,550 and 15, calls, for a total amount of $2,561,239.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $40.0 to $82.5 for Wells Fargo over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Wells Fargo's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Wells Fargo's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $40.0 to $82.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Wells Fargo 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750093244_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.29</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$847.5K</td>
<td>32.3K</td>
<td>30.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.98</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$498.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$34.65</td>
<td>$34.1</td>
<td>$34.11</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$341.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$158.1K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$153.6K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>243</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Wells Fargo</h3>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Wells Fargo, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Wells Fargo Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,532,408, with WFC's price up by 1.51%, positioned at $73.45.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Wells Fargo</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $87.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Wells Fargo, targeting a price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Wells Fargo, maintaining a target price of $86. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Wells Fargo with a target price of $88. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Wells Fargo, maintaining a target price of $87. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $85. 
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Wells Fargo Unusual Options Activity For June 16

Many big tech companies, including startups, are foraying into the emerging field of quantum computing. Out of the 300 quantum computing patents issued in 2025, two companies have received the most.
What Happened: International Business Machines Corp. and Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google appear to have made significant investments in the quantum computing space on a year-to-date basis.
According to the data shared by Martin Shkreli, there was a steep drop-off in issued patents after IBM and Google, suggesting that other companies are either smaller players or not prioritizing quantum computing as heavily.
IonQ Inc., D-Wave Quantum Inc., PsiQuantum, Quantinuum, and Intel Corp., followed the first two firms.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I looked at every quantum computing patent issued this year (&gt;300) so you don&#39;t have to. A few takeaways 1) QC is a very small space with only two companies seriously investing (rest are startups or not serious) 2) Craig Gidney is 1337 (1/2) <a href="https://t.co/rqtcbvpUO9">pic.twitter.com/rqtcbvpUO9</a>
&mdash; Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinShkreli/status/1932861083938635989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Furthermore, he highlighted that Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) also hold quantum patents, which he describes as &#8220;big company spend.&#8221;
Large corporations often invest in emerging technologies like quantum computing to hedge against future disruptions, even if they're not leading the field.
Shkreli also notes that companies like Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) are working on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and quantum networking patents. QKD uses quantum mechanics to secure communications, offering theoretically unbreakable encryption.
Lastly, Shkreli suggests that Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s patent output doesn't match its spending or public statements, implying they may be focusing more on development or partnerships rather than patenting their work.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">3) China is surprisingly involved at the level of top companies (Alibaba, Tencent) 4) Wells Fargo, Bank of America, JPMorgan all have some quantum patents (emblematic of &quot;big company spend&quot; that I&#39;ve been talking about) 5) Cisco and other networking players have some QKD/quantum…
&mdash; Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinShkreli/status/1932861086224494849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The evolving quantum computing space relies on qubits, which, unlike classical bits in traditional computers, can superpose and entangle 0 and 1 to solve complex problems.
While still in the development stage, many publicly listed firms are involved in their research and development. Here&#8217;s a list of a few companies and an exchange-traded fund that tracks such companies.
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<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<tr>
<td>International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)</td>
<td>28.00%</td>
<td>66.58%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>-6.21%</td>
<td>-0.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</td>
<td>2.27%</td>
<td>-32.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>)</td>
<td>8.61%</td>
<td>40.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>12.91%</td>
<td>7.16%</td>
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<tr>
<td>IonQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>)</td>
<td>-7.89%</td>
<td>399.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)</td>
<td>72.01%</td>
<td>1325.00%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)</td>
<td>-37.40%</td>
<td>1127.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>)</td>
<td>1.12%</td>
<td>2864.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>8.24%</td>
<td>38.92%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.29% at $601.36, while the QQQ declined 0.34% to $532.41, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
The futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell on Thursday.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden maintains Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $76 to $86.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Wells Fargo, Raises Price Target to $86

Looking into the current session, Wells Fargo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) shares are trading at $75.44, after a 1.33% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 0.72%, but over the past year, it actually spiked by 31.66%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749574818_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Wells Fargo P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Wells Fargo has a better P/E ratio of 13.75 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 12.47 of the Banks industry. Ideally, one might believe that Wells Fargo Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749574818_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Wells Fargo

During Conference, Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo Reportedly Says We Expect Branches To Contribute To Growth; Says We Don't Want To Be Big In The Mortgage Business And We Are Still In The Process Of Rightsizing Some Of That Business

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WFC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Wells Fargo. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 39% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $848,580, and 14 are calls, amounting to $1,825,066.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $20.0 to $90.0 for Wells Fargo during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Wells Fargo's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Wells Fargo's whale trades within a strike price range from $20.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Wells Fargo Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749495676_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$533.5K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$0.85</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$430.0K</td>
<td>32.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$360.0K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$227.0K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$17.2</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$172.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Wells Fargo</h3>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US
In light of the recent options history for Wells Fargo, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Wells Fargo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,036,276, with WFC's price up by 0.26%, positioned at $76.53.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Wells Fargo</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $87.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Wells Fargo, targeting a price of $88. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Wells Fargo, maintaining a target price of $87. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$346.3K</td>
<td>21.4K</td>
<td>43.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$67.1K</td>
<td>15.7K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$262.50</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$102.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETOR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$129.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 14431 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $346.3K, with a price of $24.0 per contract. There were 21414 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43035 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $229.0 per contract. There were 8257 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14261 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 224 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 658 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.1K, with a price of $102.0 per contract. There were 15795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2526 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $262.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 1560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1545 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 270 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.6K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GLXY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXY#NASDAQ">GLXY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 232 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 4357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETOR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETOR#NASDAQ">ETOR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 133 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.6K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.7K, with a price of $855.0 per contract. There were 1710 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 70 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.4K, with a price of $3410.0 per contract. There were 1390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 49 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PNC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 105 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday following its announcement that it&#8217;s no longer subject to asset growth restrictions that were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45758069">imposed in 2018</a>.
What To Know: On Tuesday, Wells Fargo said the Federal Reserve lifted the asset cap that had been in place since 2018, a penalty tied to the bank's fake-account scandal, according to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/wells-fargo-federal-reserve-sales-practices-assets-e1d79548c0da446320c441e88de3eea4">Associated Press</a>.
The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to lift the asset cap marks a pivotal milestone in our journey to transform Wells Fargo. We are a different and far stronger company today because of the work we&#8217;ve done,&#8221; said Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf.&nbsp;
The fake-accounts scandal, which erupted in 2018, stemmed from a high-pressure sales culture that led employees to open millions of unauthorized accounts in an effort to meet aggressive performance goals.
Since taking the helm in 2019, Scharf has worked to convince regulators that Wells Fargo has overhauled its practices and addressed longstanding compliance failures.
&#8220;In addition, we have changed and simplified our business mix, and we have transformed the management team and how we run the company. We have been methodically investing in the company&#8217;s future while improving our financial results and profile,&#8221; Scharf added.
&#8220;We are excited to continue to move forward with plans to further increase returns and growth in a deliberate manner supported by the processes and cultural changes we have made.&#8221;
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Movers

Wells Fargo Stock Is Trading Higher Wednesday: What's Going On?

During the last three months, 15 analysts shared their evaluations of Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Wells Fargo and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $81.23, accompanied by a high estimate of $90.00 and a low estimate of $73.00. A 0.56% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $81.69. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749060099_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Wells Fargo. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Long</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Juneja</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$73.50</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Wells Fargo. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Wells Fargo compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Wells Fargo's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Wells Fargo's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Wells Fargo analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Wells Fargo</h2>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Wells Fargo's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: Wells Fargo's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -3.42%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Wells Fargo's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 22.91%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Wells Fargo's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.86%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Wells Fargo's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.16.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Wells Fargo Stock

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Wells Fargo.
Looking at options history for Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) we detected 51 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 54% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 19% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $816,327 and 40, calls, for a total amount of $4,010,392.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $90.0 for Wells Fargo over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Wells Fargo stands at 5713.74, with a total volume reaching 94,086.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Wells Fargo, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $90.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Wells Fargo Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749060079_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$25.35</td>
<td>$25.35</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$593.2K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
<td>239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$391.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>699</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$13.49</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$371.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>277</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$33.55</td>
<td>$33.62</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$336.1K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$203.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Wells Fargo</h3>
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the US
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<h3>Present Market Standing of Wells Fargo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 19,874,529, with WFC's price up by 0.5%, positioned at $76.03.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Wells Fargo</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $87.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Wells Fargo, maintaining a target price of $87. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Wells Fargo, maintaining a target price of $88. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Wells Fargo with a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $85. 
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Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers reiterates Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $75 to $85.

Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Wells Fargo, Raises Price Target to $85

Correction: The price for gold was corrected. 
Wall Street's two-day rally lost momentum Wednesday as investors reassessed the economic outlook after weak job numbers and a surprise contraction in the U.S. services sector cast fresh doubt over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">strength of the economy.</a>
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 hovered flat around 5,970, the Nasdaq 100 edged 0.2% higher and the Russell 2000 of small caps slipped 0.2%, reflecting investor caution after consecutive sessions of gains.
The Institute for Supply Management's Services Purchasing Managers Index fell to 49.9 in May,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45773009/services-activity-slips-into-stagnation-in-may-as-cost-pressures-surge-to-november-2022-highs"> down from 51.6 in April</a>. It marked the first contraction since December and the weakest reading since June 2024, sharply missing consensus forecasts of 52%.
A reading below 50 signals contraction, and the drop raised questions about demand in a sector that represents nearly 80% of U.S. economic output. Adding to inflation concerns, the subindex tracking prices paid by service providers jumped to its highest since November 2022, hinting that firms are again facing rising input costs.
Private employers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45768817/us-private-sector-hiring-slows-the-most-in-2-years-powell-must-now-lower-the-rate-trump-says">added just 37,000 jobs in May</a>, well below April's 62,000 and far short of economists&#8217; expectations for 115,000, according to the National Employment Report from Automatic Data Processing Inc. The May print marked the lowest figure since March 2023, reinforcing concerns about a cooling labor market.
Bond markets reacted strongly to the disappointing data, with yields declining across the Treasury curve.
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) surged 1.9%, on track for its best day since late November 2024, 
This rally in bonds came even as the Congressional Budget Office flagged on Wednesday significant fiscal risks from President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which is projected to expand the federal deficit by $2.4 trillion over the next decade.
Gold traded near $3,387 per ounce as traders sought refuge from potential volatility, while oil prices fell 1% after two strong sessions, with West Texas Intermediate crude slipping to $62 per barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held steady around $105,000. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,718.49</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,978.41</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,552.95</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,100.69</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% up to $596.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was steady at $426.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $528.65.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) edged 0.2% lower to $208.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) outperformed, up 0.8%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) dropped 5.6% after reporting quarterly revenue that came in slightly below Wall Street estimates, disappointing investors despite strong year-over-year growth.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>), up 0.54%; Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>), up 16%; Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), down 6.6% and Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>), up 3.2%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) gained 1% after the Federal Reserve removed a long-standing asset cap that had restricted the bank's total assets to $1.95 trillion since 2018.</li>
<li>Companies slated to report earnings after the close include MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) and Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>). </li>
</ul>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst John Pancari maintains Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $72 to $88.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Wells Fargo, Raises Price Target to $88

Press Releases

Wells Fargo Launches $20 Million Open for Business Growth Program

Wells Fargo & Company Declares Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock

Wells Fargo to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

Wells Fargo Confirms Termination of 2015 OCC Agreements

Wells Fargo Enters into Agreement to Sell Rail Equipment Assets

Wells Fargo & Company Announces Full Redemption of the Capital Securities Issued by CoreStates Capital II and CoreStates Capital III

Wells Fargo to Present at the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference

Wells Fargo Confirms that the Federal Reserve Has Removed the Limits on Growth in Total Assets Imposed in its 2018 Consent Order and Announces a Special Employee Award

Wells Fargo Investment Institute: It's Time to Build Resilience and Capitalize on Opportunities

i2i Logic Partners with Wells Fargo to Provide Personalized Digital Services for Commercial Banking Clients

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
12:43 PMJun 09, 2025	CALL	$85.00	Jan 16, 2026	210	1494	1482	18	8248	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:25 PMJun 05, 2025	CALL	$75.00	Sep 19, 2025	91	1823	1500	40	4539	TRADE	BEARISH
09:40 AMJun 04, 2025	CALL	$55.00	Jan 16, 2026	210	239	234	1	26658	SWEEP	BEARISH