Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) beats Q2-2026 adjusted EPS consensus of approx. $1.33 per share (July 15, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 14. July 2026
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Predicted for 15. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Following the massive beats from JPMorgan (+11%) and Goldman Sachs (+50%) on July 14, 2026, Wells Fargo also benefits from a supportive rate environment (Fed funds rate 3.50–3.75%), stable net interest margins, and declining credit provisions. US CPI June 2026 was 3.8% YoY—above expectations—sustaining the rate advantage for banks. WFC has beaten EPS consensus in 4 of the last 5 quarters; consumer banking benefits from higher fee income and increased credit card volumes. Consensus EPS Q2 2026 approximately $1.33 per share.
Data basis for this prediction
- JPMorgan/Goldman Q2 2026 EPS-Beats bestätigen starkes Bankenumfeld (Yahoo Finance/GS IR, 14.07.2026)
- US CPI Juni 2026: 3,8 % YoY – über Konsens – stützt Nettozinsmargen (investing.com, 14.07.2026)
- Fed-Leitzins 3,50–3,75 %, unverändert seit letzter Sitzung (CNBC/FRED, 09.07.2026)
- WFC Beat-Streak: 4 von 5 Quartalen (Benzinga/Alphastreet, Stand Q1 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Wells Fargo meldete Q2 2026 diluted EPS von $2,00 (+25 % YoY), weit über dem in der Vorhersage genannten Schwellenwert von ~$1,33. (Quelle: Investing.com Earnings-Call-Transkript)
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