Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Shares Outstanding: 3.18
Is Wells Fargo & Company’s shares outstanding high or low?
Wells Fargo & Company's shares outstanding of 3.18 is 14% below its 5-year average of 3.71, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.18–4.12).
The shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is 3.18. It is below its 12-month average by 3.74% (3.30).
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WFC Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
3.18
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
3.30
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
3.52
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
3.71
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
4.24
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
4.56
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
4.33
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.74%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-14.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-30.27%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-26.60%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
3.18B
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$82.00
Market Cap
$250.9B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.18B | -7.21% |
| 2024 | 3.43B | -7.11% |
| 2023 | 3.69B | -3.07% |
| 2022 | 3.81B | -6.32% |
| 2021 | 4.06B | -1.36% |
| 2020 | 4.12B | -6.26% |
| 2019 | 4.39B | -8.47% |
| 2018 | 4.80B | -3.32% |
| 2017 | 4.96B | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 5.05B | -1.63% |
| 2015 | 5.14B | -1.92% |
| 2014 | 5.24B | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 5.29B | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 5.29B | +0.18% |
| 2011 | 5.28B | +0.98% |
| 2010 | 5.23B | +15.00% |
| 2009 | 4.55B | +34.55% |
| 2008 | 3.38B | +0.88% |
| 2007 | 3.35B | -0.59% |
| 2006 | 3.37B | -0.13% |
| 2005 | 3.37B | -0.35% |
| 2004 | 3.38B | +0.66% |
| 2003 | 3.36B | -1.18% |
| 2002 | 3.40B | -0.35% |
| 2001 | 3.41B | +0.06% |
| 2000 | 3.41B | -0.48% |
| 1999 | 3.43B | +5.72% |
| 1998 | 3.24B | +116.40% |
| 1997 | 1.50B | +2.61% |
| 1996 | 1.46B | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Wells Fargo & Company Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Wells Fargo & Company Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The shares outstanding for WFC stock is 3.18.
- Is Wells Fargo & Company's shares outstanding high or low?
- Wells Fargo & Company's shares outstanding of 3.18 is 14% below its 5-year average of 3.71, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.18–4.12).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for WFC stock is 3.30.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for WFC stock is 3.52.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for WFC stock is 3.71.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for WFC stock is 4.24.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for WFC stock is 4.56.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for WFC stock is 4.33.
Wells Fargo & Company Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.18 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.43 |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.69 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.81 |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.06 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.12 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.39 |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.80 |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.96 |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.05 |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.14 |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.24 |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.29 |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.29 |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.28 |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.23 |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.55 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.38 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.35 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.37 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.37 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.38 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.36 |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.40 |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.41 |
| 2000-12-31 | 3.41 |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.43 |
| 1998-12-31 | 3.24 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.46 |
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About Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo & Company is a prominent global financial institution, offering a broad spectrum of services that encompass banking, investment management, mortgage lending, and various consumer and commercial finance solutions throughout the United States and internationally. Its operations are structured into four key divisions: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth and Investment Management. The Consumer Banking and Lending division caters to individual customers and small enterprises, providing a range of financial offerings. These include fundamental services like checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, and diverse loan products for homes, vehicles, personal use, and small business expansion. The Commercial Banking segment focuses on delivering financial solutions to private, family-owned, and select publicly traded companies. This involves comprehensive banking and credit services for various industries and municipal entities, alongside secured lending, leasing options, and treasury management support. For corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients, the Corporate and Investment Banking division delivers an extensive portfolio of capital markets, banking, and financial products. Key services include corporate and investment banking, treasury management, commercial real estate lending and servicing, equity and fixed income strategies, complemented by robust sales, trading, and research support. Finally, the Wealth and Investment Management segment specializes in offering personalized wealth management, brokerage services, financial planning, lending, private banking, and trust and fiduciary solutions. These are primarily targeted at affluent, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, often delivered through a network of financial advisors. Established in 1852, Wells Fargo & Company maintains its headquarters in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
- CEO
- Charles W. Scharf