Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Wells Fargo & Company shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Wells Fargo & Company stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 199.9 million shares (6.61% of the company), worth about $17.27 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 36.7%.
In Q2 2026, 3,014 institutional holdings reports listed 2.72 billion shares worth $198.00 billion, up 17.2% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 75 transactions in the last two years: 4 sales worth $13.85 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from July 15, 2026 (Flowers Derek A, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through July 15, 2026.
Wells Fargo & Company
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Wells Fargo & Company shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 199.9 million | 6.61% | $17.3B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 185.5 million | 6.13% | $16.0B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 152.4 million | 5.04% | $13.2B |
| State Street Corporation | 136.0 million | 4.50% | $11.7B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 114.2 million | 3.78% | $9.9B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 76.4 million | 2.53% | $6.6B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 73.9 million | 2.44% | $6.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 62.0 million | 2.05% | $5.4B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 55.5 million | 1.83% | $4.8B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 53.4 million | 1.77% | $4.6B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Wells Fargo & Company institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 3,014 | 2.72 billion | $198.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 2,968 | 2.32 billion | $184.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 3,055 | 2.41 billion | $225.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 2,829 | 2.54 billion | $213.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 2,798 | 2.50 billion | $201.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 2,714 | 2.53 billion | $181.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 2,724 | 2.53 billion | $180.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,391 | 2.66 billion | $151.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Wells Fargo & Company insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Derek A | Jul 15, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Rosenberg Jason M | Jun 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Craver Theodore F Jr | May 14, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Scharf Charles W | Mar 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Santos Kleber | Mar 5, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Van Beurden Saul | Mar 5, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Fercho Kristy | Mar 5, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Santomassimo Michael P | Mar 5, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Patterson Ellen Reilly | Mar 5, 2026 | General Counsel | -- | – |
| Sommers Barry | Mar 5, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Hranicky Kyle G | Mar 5, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Engle Bridget E. | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 87.10 per share. | $2.6M |
Newest 12 of 75 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Wells Fargo & Company stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.61% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.13%) and Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (5.04%).
How many institutions own Wells Fargo & Company stock?
3,014 institutional holdings reports listed Wells Fargo & Company shares in Q2 2026, 2.72 billion shares in all worth $198.00 billion.
Are Wells Fargo & Company insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 4 sales and no purchases (75 transactions in all); the newest on file is from July 15, 2026.
