Wells Fargo's asset cap was lifted in early 2026, unlocking balance sheet growth for the first time in eight years. Commercial banking and credit card growth resume now that deposit gathering is unconstrained. Credit normalization is well-progressed without recession-level losses. Buyback pace accelerates as capital requirements ease. Multi-year operating leverage story.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Wells Fargo & Company is headquartered in United States, which is currently showing elevated risk signals.
πΊπΈUnited States78REDUCEView United States risk detail βπ¦Financials100NEUTRAL| Ticker | Company | Score | Gap | Signal Ξ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGAL | Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. | 90 | +13% | β84% | ENTRY |
| BBAR | BBVA Banco BBVA Argentina SA | 90 | +21% | β84% | ENTRY |
| MELI | MercadoLibre | 90 | -14% | β84% | AVOID |
| VIV | Telefonica Brasil (Vivo) | 90 | +8% | β84% | ENTRY |
| UBS | UBS Group AG | 90 | +17% | β84% | ENTRY |
| CIB | Bancolombia S.A. | 90 | +9% | β84% | NEUTRAL |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | 90 | -13% | β84% | AVOID |
Investors who hold WFC may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
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Estimates Β· Yahoo Finance Β· Not audited figures
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| Lloyd K. SmuckerPA | R | Sell | Unknown amount | Apr 23, 26 | |
| Donald J. TrumpFL | R | Buy | $50kβ$100k | Mar 18, 26 | |
| Gilbert CisnerosCA | D | Sell | $1kβ$15k | Mar 13, 26 | |
| A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Mar 1, 26 | ||
| Julie JohnsonTX | D | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Dec 18, 25 | |
| John Boozman | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Dec 17, 25 | ||
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| A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Dec 1, 25 | ||
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| Shelley M Capito | Sell | $1kβ$15k | Jun 18, 25 | ||
| A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Jun 1, 25 | ||
| A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Mar 3, 25 | ||
| A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Dec 2, 24 | ||
| A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Sep 1, 24 | ||
| John JamesMI | R | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Sep 4, 24 | |
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| A. Mitchell McConnell, Jr. | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Jun 4, 24 |