Wells Fargo Surges 1.63% as Shares Outperform Major Indices Ranks 104th in Daily Trading Volume

On August 22, 2025, Wells Fargo (WFC) closed at $79.10, reflecting a 1.63% increase from the previous trading day. The stock outperformed broader market indices, which saw the S&P 500 rise 1.52%, the Dow Industrial Average climb 1.89%, and the Nasdaq Composite gain 1.88%. With a trading volume of $0.89 billion, WFC ranked 104th in terms of activity for the day.

The recent surge follows a month-long decline of 7.2% for WFC, contrasting with a 1.71% gain in the finance sector. Analysts are closely monitoring the firm’s upcoming earnings report, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $1.53 and revenue of $21.15 billion, representing year-over-year increases of 0.66% and 3.86%, respectively. Yearly forecasts suggest EPS of $6.01 and revenue of $83.38 billion, indicating 11.92% and 1.32% growth compared to 2024.

Valuation metrics show WFC trading at a forward P/E ratio of 12.95, below the industry average of 16.27. Its PEG ratio of 1.18, compared to the sector’s 1.52, suggests a moderate discount relative to growth expectations. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), with recent analyst revisions reflecting cautious optimism about its near-term performance.

A backtest of a volume-based trading strategy from 2022 to 2025 yielded a cumulative return of 23.4%, generating $2,340 in profit. This result highlights the limited effectiveness of volume-driven approaches in capturing short-term gains for WFC.