NYSE:WFC · New York Stock Exchange
-$0.71 today
Vol 12.80M · Avg 16.68M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Wells Fargo & Company earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare WFC returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
11.8%
avg 10.0%
ROIC
3.2%
avg 3.7%
ROA
1.0%
avg 1.0%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 11.8% versus its period average of 10.0%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charles W. Scharf | Chief Executive Officer & Chairman | $12.60M | — | 61 | $1.50M | 0.05% |
Kleber R. Santos | Senior EVP, Co-CEO of Consumer Banking & Lending | $8.27M | — | 52 | $140,790.08 | <0.01% |
Fernando S. Rivas | Senior EVP & CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking | $8.00M | — | 51 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Michael Santomassimo | Senior EVP & CFO | $6.65M | — | 51 | $569,155.94 | 0.02% |
Ellen Reilly Patterson | Senior EVP & General Counsel | $5.57M | — | 52 | $266,755.37 | <0.01% |
Scott E. Powell | Senior EVP & COO | $4.62M | — | 64 | $451,132.38 | 0.01% |
Bridget E. Engle | Senior EVP & Head of Technology | $3.74M | — | 62 | $83,478.33 | <0.01% |
John Campbell | Director of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
David Owen | Chief Administrative Officer & Head of Global Operations | — | — | — | — | — |
Muneera S. Carr | Chief Accounting Officer, Executive Vice President & Controller | — | — | 57 | $98,829.88 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
3
$10.05M
Net Sentiment
$10.05M
Net selling
Most Active
Patterson Ellen R
1 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 3 sells worth $10.05M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $10.05M. Patterson Ellen R was the most active insider with 1 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +7.0% | +6.5% (14yr)6 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -0.7% | +2.8% (14yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +6.6% | +2.4% (14yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +5.7% | -1.1% (14yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +7.0% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +6.5% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WFC?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Bridget E. Engle, Senior EVP & Head of Technology.
Are WFC insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $100.19M.
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