Wells Fargo (WFC) Stock Near Record High: AI Job Cuts, $40B Buyback and Regulatory Relief Shape 2025 Outlook
Wells Fargo shares traded near $89.80 at midday Dec. 9, just below record highs, after CEO Charlie Scharf said headcount will drop in 2026 and AI will play a major role in job cuts. Piper Sandler set a $100 price target. The bank reported progress on an $84 million 401(k) settlement and continued capital returns through dividends and a $40 billion buyback.