Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) — closed signal from July 4, 2025
Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on October 2, 2025.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached 39% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.
The thesis — published July 4, 2025
After rules limiting Wells Fargo's size were removed, the share price jumped because investors are very optimistic. History shows that, after similar rule changes, the price often cools off for a short while and drifts down to around $79-$81, close to its recent average price, before climbing again. Bank stress tests showed only tiny losses, experts think the shares look inexpensive at 14 times profits, and a higher $1.60 dividend is likely. If the price pauses and firms up, a move toward $90 in the next three months is possible.
Primary drivers
- Regulators removed limits on growth, freeing the bank to make more loans and return cash.
- Recent stress test showed only 3.2 percent loss, clearing the way for a bigger dividend.
- At about 12 times next year earnings, the share trades cheaper than other big banks.
- Price often dips toward $80 after big news, giving a familiar point to step in.
How it played out
WFC: target was not reached by October 2
Lyra published WFC at 82.68 on July 4, with 11% expected growth toward 90.76 over the short-term window. The thesis pointed to removed growth limits, a 3.2 percent stress-test loss, cheaper trading at about 12 times next year earnings, and a possible dip toward 80 before another climb.
Inside the window, WFC rose, but not enough. The peak was 86.21 on September 23, a 4.3% gain, and it stayed below the 90.76 target. It ended at 80.08 on October 2. The thesis partially played out because the stock rose, but the target was missed.
What happened during the window
On July 15, 2025, Wells Fargo reported second-quarter results and lowered its 2025 net interest income outlook to roughly match 2024. The same report said adjusted earnings per share were 1.60 and revenue was 20.82 billion.
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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