Wells Fargo Q2 Preview: NIM Matters More Than EPS

Wells Fargo is transitioning from years of Fed-imposed asset cap constraints, unlocking balance sheet growth and improved earnings potential. I maintain a Buy rating with a $105 target, reflecting 19% upside, based on credible $50B NII guidance and stabilizing NIM despite margin pressures. Key focus areas are NIM stabilization, achieving $50B NII, and ensuring loan growth occurs without credit deterioration or runaway costs. Cost control remains the main risk; sustainable revaluation depends on leveraging operating efficiency, not just revenue growth.

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