Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF vs Wells Fargo & Co — how do they compare? Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF trades at $160.43, while Wells Fargo & Co trades at $87.9 (market cap $261.45B). The key difference: Wells Fargo & Co pays a 2.09% dividend while Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF pays none, and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Wells Fargo & Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VYM | WFC | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $161.17 | $96.40 |
52-Week Low | $132.90 | $73.42 |
Market Cap | — | $261.45B |
Sector | — | Financials |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.09% |
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Wells Fargo (WFC) trades at $87.75, up 0.26% today, with a neutral technical signal and bullish moving averages. The stock shows improving fundamentals with 2025 revenue of $83.70B and net income of $21.34B, yielding a 25.97% net margin. Recent Q2 2026 earnings beat expectations with EPS of $1.96 versus $1.73 expected. Analyst consensus is mixed with a $97.36 price target, suggesting 11% upside. The bank continues growth initiatives post-asset cap removal, though net cash flow remains negative.
Outlook remains cautiously optimistic given valuation support (P/E 12.55) and dividend yield, but risks include net interest margin pressure and volatile cash flows. Institutional activity is mixed with some trimming positions. Earnings sustainability and loan growth execution are key catalysts for further upside, while macroeconomic sensitivity poses a headwind.
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Read more on VYM →Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company is split into four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
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