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Loan Growth Trends
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN · 2026-09-16 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24 · In source text
Wells Fargo expects stronger loan growth in fiscal 2026 than previously anticipated. CFO Mike Santomassimo cited resilient U.S. economic activity, stable credit trends, improving margins, and business momentum. The outlook applies to the bank’s consumer and commercial banking activities and supports its broader organic-growth strategy.
Key facts
- Wells Fargo raised its 2026 loan-growth outlook after CFO Mike Santomassimo pointed to a resilient U.S. econom source
- Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo projects stronger loan growth for FY2026, exceeding earlier guidance, citing solid U.S. economic activity and stable credit trends. source
- WFC sees stronger 2026 loan growth as resilient consumers, improving margins and business momentum support its broader growth strategy. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | probable | — | Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo projects stronger loan growth for FY2026, exceeding earlier guidance, citing solid U.S. economic… |
| assets | positive | probable | — | Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo projects stronger loan growth for FY2026, exceeding earlier guidance, citing solid U.S. economic… |