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Wells Fargo Remains Strong Buy Despite Analyst Downgrade
ByAinvest
Friday, Jul 11, 2025 11:56 am ET1min read
Jim Cramer maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Wells Fargo despite an analyst downgrade to "Market Perform". Cramer believes the downgrade is unfounded, citing favorable fundamentals, a removal of the Fed's asset cap, and the bank's status as a leader in the market. He believes the analyst will not be able to reverse their downgrade.
Famed investor Jim Cramer maintains a "Strong Buy" rating on Wells Fargo (WFC) despite a recent analyst downgrade to "Market Perform." Cramer's confidence in the bank stems from several favorable fundamentals and strategic developments.The analyst downgrade by Raymond James was based on the stock's recent rally and its premium valuation, with the stock trading at a multiple of 12.4 times 2026 earnings, above the peer group average of 11. However, Cramer believes the downgrade is unfounded and that the bank's fundamentals remain strong. He points to the removal of the Federal Reserve's $1.95 trillion asset cap, which has allowed Wells Fargo to expand its operations and improve profitability [3].
Cramer also highlights Wells Fargo's leadership position in the market and its resilience in navigating regulatory challenges. Despite the recent downgrade, Cramer maintains that the bank's long-term fundamentals, including revenue growth opportunities and cost improvements, remain favorable.
The analyst's downgrade may not be reversed, as Cramer believes that the market has not fully priced in the potential upside from Wells Fargo's strategic initiatives and the removal of the asset cap.
References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/prime-day-kicks-off-jim-175405384.html
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/levi-strauss-stock-price-target-raised-to-25-by-wells-fargo-on-strong-q2-93CH-4131655
[3] https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/wells-fargo-hit-downgrade-u-184208297.html
[4] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4466883-pure-storages-design-win-with-meta-might-lead-to-catalyst-wells-fargo
[5] https://www.investing.com/news/swot-analysis/wells-fargos-swot-analysis-stock-poised-for-growth-as-regulatory-hurdles-ease-93CH-4123891
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