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Interest Rate Environment

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN · 2026-09-30 · Importance 23 · Surprise 40

A Federal Reserve rate hike was cited in third-party reporting as a factor accompanying Wells Fargo’s 13.6% 2026 stock decline through September 29, 2026. Wells Fargo’s CFO indicated that third-quarter net interest margin would be stronger than initially expected. The report also linked the bank’s longer-term outlook to revenue growth from post-asset-cap lending and fees, although it provided no dollar estimate for that opportunity.

Key facts

• Wells Fargo initiated a downgrade action that led Ally Financial shares to drop and Ally closed at $37.62 on September 30th with a -0.50% daily change. source
• Wells Fargo's CFO indicated a stronger net interest margin for Q3 than initially expected. source
• Wells Fargo & Company has initiated coverage on Xencor (NASDAQ:XNCR) with an "overweight" rating and a $55 price target. source
• Wells Fargo (WFC) stock has fallen 13.6% in 2026, closing at $80.50 on September 29, 2026, following a Federal Reserve rate hike. source
• Wells Fargo & Company downgraded Carlyle Secured Lending (NASDAQ:CGBD) from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, setting a price target of $11.00. source
• Wells Fargo downgraded Ally Financial (ALLY) from "Overweight" to "Equal Weight" and adjusted its price target to $42 from $55. source
• Wells Fargo lowered its price target for Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB) from $34.00 to $32.00 while maintaining an "equal weight" rating. source
• Wells Fargo downgraded BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) to Underweight from Equal Weight and lowered its price target to $135 from $148. source