Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.20%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is 2.20%.
WFC Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
2.20%
Yield on Cost for WFC
WFC now pays $1.80 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-08) | $50.00 | 3.60% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-16) | $45.57 | 3.95% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-06) | $41.26 | 4.36% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-10) | $75.45 | 2.39% |
| Buying today(at $81.97) | $81.97 | 2.20% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 2.20% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 6.9% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
2.20%
In 3 years
6.22%
In 5 years
12.46%
In 10 years
70.68%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC).
Starting Yield
2.20%
Ending YOC
5.94%
Year 15 Dividend
$4.87
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$47.82
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.80 | — | 2.20% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.92 | +6.86% | 2.35% | $1.92 |
| Year 2 | $2.06 | +6.86% | 2.51% | $3.98 |
| Year 3 | $2.20 | +6.86% | 2.68% | $6.18 |
| Year 4 | $2.35 | +6.86% | 2.86% | $8.52 |
| Year 5 | $2.51 | +6.86% | 3.06% | $11.03 |
| Year 6 | $2.68 | +6.86% | 3.27% | $13.71 |
| Year 7 | $2.86 | +6.86% | 3.49% | $16.57 |
| Year 8 | $3.06 | +6.86% | 3.73% | $19.64 |
| Year 9 | $3.27 | +6.86% | 3.99% | $22.91 |
| Year 10 | $3.49 | +6.86% | 4.26% | $26.40 |
| Year 11 | $3.73 | +6.86% | 4.56% | $30.14 |
| Year 12 | $3.99 | +6.86% | 4.87% | $34.13 |
| Year 13 | $4.26 | +6.86% | 5.20% | $38.39 |
| Year 14 | $4.56 | +6.86% | 5.56% | $42.95 |
| Year 15 | $4.87 | +6.86% | 5.94% | $47.82 |
Wells Fargo & Company Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Wells Fargo & Company Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for WFC stock is 2.20%.
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