WFC
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Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) closed at $80.81 as of 2026-05-01, trading 39.0% above its 200-week moving average of $58.12. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 37.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.77 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2765 weeks of data, WFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WFC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.1%.
With a market cap of $247.3 billion, WFC is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 12.0%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 19.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WFC would have grown to $3496, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.3% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming WFC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WFC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WFC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying WFC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.2% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +7.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +28.1% vs +28.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WFC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WFC has crossed below its 200-week MA 29 times with an average 1-year return of +17.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1973 | May 1973 | 1 | 0.7% | -14.8% | +44868.0% |
| Apr 1974 | Nov 1975 | 80 | 51.3% | -25.6% | +44024.5% |
| Nov 1975 | Jan 1976 | 6 | 7.0% | +12.4% | +48857.4% |
| Mar 1976 | Mar 1976 | 1 | 1.0% | +20.3% | +48958.3% |
| Feb 1980 | May 1980 | 11 | 16.1% | +34.2% | +40318.1% |
| Jan 1982 | Oct 1982 | 37 | 21.4% | +17.5% | +36261.8% |
| Jul 1984 | Jul 1984 | 4 | 1.8% | +22.4% | +28511.2% |
| Oct 1984 | Jan 1985 | 12 | 8.3% | +14.4% | +30157.4% |
| Sep 1985 | Sep 1985 | 1 | 0.0% | +53.1% | +26774.7% |
| Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 | 1 | 4.5% | +61.0% | +27949.6% |
| Sep 1990 | Oct 1990 | 4 | 5.7% | +123.1% | +10678.1% |
| Oct 2001 | Nov 2001 | 3 | 3.1% | +32.1% | +713.9% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 6 | 16.1% | -7.4% | +336.8% |
| Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | 10 | 7.9% | -32.4% | +345.6% |
| May 2008 | Aug 2008 | 16 | 23.8% | +0.9% | +343.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 6.2% | +6.6% | +349.8% |
| Nov 2008 | Oct 2009 | 48 | 70.4% | -5.1% | +331.7% |
| Oct 2009 | Mar 2010 | 18 | 10.8% | -4.7% | +348.0% |
| May 2010 | Nov 2010 | 26 | 15.0% | -2.2% | +341.6% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 2 | 3.2% | +14.9% | +351.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Dec 2011 | 20 | 12.6% | +39.4% | +381.1% |
| Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | 8 | 3.4% | +17.1% | +131.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Sep 2019 | 42 | 10.9% | +12.5% | +96.2% |
| Jan 2020 | Apr 2021 | 64 | 51.9% | -30.2% | +99.2% |
| Jun 2021 | Jun 2021 | 1 | 1.1% | -6.1% | +117.1% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 6.2% | +8.0% | +122.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.3% | +4.5% | +119.8% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 9 | 9.3% | +57.2% | +131.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 0.2% | +71.4% | +121.7% |
| Average | 15 | — | +17.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WFC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is currently 39.0% above its 200-week moving average of $58.12. It would need to fall to $58.12 to cross below the line.
What is WFC's 200-week moving average price?
Wells Fargo & Company's 200-week moving average is $58.12 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WFC drops below its 200-week moving average?
WFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is WFC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WFC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 44. Return on equity is 12.0%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WFC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in WFC would have grown to $3496, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 11.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. WFC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WFC pay a dividend?
Yes. Wells Fargo & Company currently pays a dividend yield of 223.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01