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Wells Fargo posts mixed Q3: EPS beats, revenue misses, shares flat; recommends preferred shares for yield.

Company Fundamentals
18 Oct 2026
Seeking Alpha
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Wells Fargo posts mixed Q3: EPS beats, revenue misses, shares flat; recommends preferred shares for yield.

Wells Fargo reported mixed third-quarter results with earnings per share beating estimates but revenue falling short. The bank's net interest margin remained steady at 2.43%, supported by rising asset and borrowing yields, leading to a $200 million increase in net interest income to $12.5 billion. Loans grew modestly by 1.7% in Q3 and 11% year-over-year, while deposits increased slightly, maintaining a conservative loan-to-deposit ratio of 69%. The analyst suggests holding Wells Fargo common shares but favors switching to preferred shares like WFC.PZ, which offer a 7.10% yield, to benefit from higher fixed income returns amid rate volatility.

Wells Fargo shares have gained 1.35% on Pluang, trading at USD 83.87 as of Oct 18, 2026 21:21 WIB. The stock's dividend yield stands at 2.38%, below the 7.10% yield mentioned for preferred shares, highlighting different income opportunities within the company.

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