Why Wells Fargo Stock Is Falling Today

Banking giant Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) reported earnings results today, surpassing quarterly expectations, but its full-year guidance underwhelmed. Investors are viewing the glass as half-empty, sending Wells Fargo shares down 7% as of 11 a.m. ET.

Wells Fargo has done a good job rebounding after a difficult period, but the higher-for-longer interest rate cycle has weighed heavily on banks this year. Wells Fargo reported second-quarter revenue of $20.7 billion, topping the $20.2 billion estimate but falling from $20.9 billion in the previous quarter.

The bank delivered earnings of $1.33 per share, topping the $1.28-per-share consensus estimate.

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