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Wells Fargo lifts 2026 loan growth outlook; NII and IB momentum

Sep 15, 2026, 1:49 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive guidance on 2026 loan growth and stable NII, plus anticipated mid-single-digit gains in IB and markets, suggest earnings upside and potential multiple expansion; intraday price showed strength but faded, indicating cautious optimism.

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At the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference, Wells Fargo signaled a stronger 2026 loan growth trajectory supported by healthier US spending and stable delinquencies. The bank maintained NII around $50 billion with expenses near $55.7 billion and suggested Q3 NIM would exceed initial expectations. It also forecast mid-single-digit gains in investment banking, markets, and trading, indicating earnings leverage beyond traditional lending.

2026 loan growth outlook raised; Q2 loans rose about 12%.
NII around $50B; expenses about $55.7B; Q3 NIM better than initial.
IB, markets, and trading expected to rise mid-single digits in Q3.
Delinquencies stable; debt-to-income remains solid, supporting consumer spending.

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