Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

What is Wells Fargo Dividend Payout Ratio?

Wells Fargo MEX:WFC 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:WFC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,328.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Banks companies, Wells Fargo ranks better than 63.14% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:WFC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.36 Max: 1.76
Current: 0.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Wells Fargo was 1.76. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.36.

MEX:WFC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
63.14% of 1172 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs MEX:WFC: 0.27

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Wells Fargo is 2.20%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Wells Fargo was 8.63%. The lowest was 0.79%. And the median was 2.68%.

Wells Fargo's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8.12.

During the past 12 months, Wells Fargo's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Wells Fargo was 79.20% per year. The lowest was -44.70% per year. And the median was 12.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Wells Fargo Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Wells Fargo Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Wells Fargo Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MEX:WFC vs C, BAC, BNY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Wells Fargo Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Wells Fargo Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	30.61	/	112.716
	=	0.27

Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	8.115	/	28.852
	=	0.28

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 mean?

Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Wells Fargo and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #432 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.

Is Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Wells Fargo's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.76. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Wells Fargo's value of 0.28 is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #432 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wells Fargo has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Wells Fargo's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to C and BAC?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #432 out of 1172 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Wells Fargo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Wells Fargo's value of 0.28 is 12.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Wells Fargo's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Wells Fargo has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wells Fargo's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 12.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Wells Fargo and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wells Fargo's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Wells Fargo stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,328.19, compared to a current price of MXN1,470.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 12.5% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Wells Fargo's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,470.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,328.19. GuruFocus considers Wells Fargo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WFC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: MXN1,328.19 vs. price of MXN1,470.00 (10.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 12.5% below the Banks median (#432 of 1172)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wells Fargo Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

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Address 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105

Website https://www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo is a premier, North American-focused banking titan that commands a $2.2 trillion balance sheet and the third-highest deposit market share in the United States. The bank uses a dense, expansive network of 4,093 branches to champion retail consumers and the middle market, where the firm has built a particularly strong reputation. Following the removal of its federal asset cap in 2025, the firm is set to deploy its legacy excess liquidity to expand each of its four segments: consumer & business lending, commercial banking, corporate & investment banking, and wealth & investment management.

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