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Wells Fargo: Morgan Stanley Downgrades to Equal-Weight, Raises Price Target to $95
ByAinvest
Monday, Sep 29, 2025 2:18 pm ET1min read
Wells Fargo: Morgan Stanley Downgrades to Equal-Weight, Raises Price Target to $95
On September 12, 2025, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) experienced a downgrade from an "overweight" to an "equal weight" rating by Morgan Stanley, with a new price target set at $95.00. The financial services provider's stock price currently stands at $84.48, suggesting a potential upside of 6.53% from the current level [1].Morgan Stanley's decision to lower its rating reflects a cautious stance on Wells Fargo's future prospects. The new price target indicates a 6.53% increase from the stock's current price, suggesting a moderate bullish outlook. The change in rating and target price comes amidst a mixed bag of analyst opinions, with some firms maintaining their "buy" ratings while others have adjusted their price targets [1].
The downgrade follows a series of earnings reports that have shown mixed results for Wells Fargo. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.54 for the quarter ending July 15, 2025, which exceeded analyst estimates by $0.13. However, revenue growth was modest, increasing by 0.6% year-over-year to $20.82 billion [1].
Institutional investors have been active in their holdings of Wells Fargo's stock. Several firms, including Wealth Management Partners LLC, Verum Partners LLC, and Motive Wealth Advisors, increased their stakes in the second quarter of 2025. Institutional investors now own 75.90% of the company's stock [1].
Despite the recent downgrade, Wells Fargo remains a diversified financial services company with a strong market presence. The company operates through segments including Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management. These segments provide a broad range of banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services [1].
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