Track record · closed signal

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) — closed signal from October 14, 2025

Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on January 12, 2026.

Predicted vs. what happened

WFC price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$79.17 – $80.65Entry zone — fair-value band

$80.64Published — price the day we called it

$88.24Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$97.76Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$94.96Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Target reached

Reached its target in 50 days.

Peak price

$97.76

peak on January 5, 2026 — not a realized return

Peak gain

+21.2%

peak, from the publication price

Window close

$94.96

end-of-window price, context only

Days to target

Window

October 14, 2025 – January 12, 2026

The thesis — published October 14, 2025

Predicted growth

+10%

over the measurement window

Target price

$88.24

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$79.17 – $80.65

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$80.64

published October 14, 2025

Confidence

72%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

Wells Fargo looks set for a short-term bounce. Recent big-bank results showed solid trading and steady profits, which supports confidence. The stock fell quickly and now seems to be calming, so a normal snap back toward its usual price range is possible over the next 0-3 months. Trade headlines remain a risk to watch, but today's price area offers an appealing place to start a position for a quick, modest gain.

Primary drivers

Strong results across big banks lift confidence in the overall sector.
Sharp pullback may ease as prices drift back toward a more typical range.
Holding up better than many peers, which can draw added investor interest.
Heavier trading during the drop suggests buyers stepped in at lower prices.

How it played out

WFC: target reached in 50 days

Lyra published WFC at $80.64 on 2025-10-14 with a short-term thesis for 10% growth toward $88.24. The thesis pointed to strong big-bank results, a sharp pullback that might ease, better relative resilience than many peers, and heavier trading during the drop as signs that buyers may have stepped in.

Inside the window, WFC reached the target in 50 days. It later peaked at $97.76 on 2026-01-05, with a 21.2% peak gain. The stock ended the window at $94.96. The thesis played out, and the move went beyond the published target.

What happened during the window

On 2025-10-14, AP reported that Wells Fargo's quarterly profit rose to $5.59 billion as large banks reported stronger earnings. On 2025-11-17, Barron's reported that Wells Fargo recruited a Merrill advisor team that had overseen $3 billion in assets.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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