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Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
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In the latest trading session, Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) closed at $85.94, marking a -1.67% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.21% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.22%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.16%.
Shares of the bank have depreciated by 0.39% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Finance sector's gain of 1.78%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.25%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Wells Fargo in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.84, reflecting a 6.36% increase from the same quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $22.22 billion, indicating a 3.66% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $7.25 per share and a revenue of $88.65 billion, indicating changes of +15.45% and +5.91%, respectively, from the former year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Wells Fargo. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.59% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Wells Fargo is holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now.
In terms of valuation, Wells Fargo is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.06. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 15.09 for its industry.
It's also important to note that WFC currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.95. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Financial - Investment Bank was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.04 at yesterday's closing price.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 42, finds itself in the top 18% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
In the latest trading session, Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) closed at $85.94, marking a -1.67% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.21% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.22%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.16%.
Shares of the bank have depreciated by 0.39% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Finance sector's gain of 1.78%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.25%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Wells Fargo in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.84, reflecting a 6.36% increase from the same quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $22.22 billion, indicating a 3.66% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $7.25 per share and a revenue of $88.65 billion, indicating changes of +15.45% and +5.91%, respectively, from the former year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Wells Fargo. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.59% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Wells Fargo is holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now.
In terms of valuation, Wells Fargo is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.06. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 15.09 for its industry.
It's also important to note that WFC currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.95. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Financial - Investment Bank was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.04 at yesterday's closing price.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 42, finds itself in the top 18% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.