Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Wells Fargo Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
11.8%
FY2025
5-year range
7.6% / 11.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+7.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#163 of 388
Financials
What the data says
At 11.8%, Wells Fargo's return on equity (roe) ranks #163 of 388 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 7.6% in FY2022 to 11.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.0%.
Improved from 10.3% to 11.8% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +10.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#163 of 388 in FinancialsTop 42% of 388This company 11.8% Sector average 16.4%
▼
-28.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Wells Fargo's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 7.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.6pp below the Financials sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.17 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 25.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.8% | +7.0% |
| FY2024 | 11.0% | +6.8% |
| FY2023 | 10.3% | +35.8% |
| FY2022 | 7.6% | -35.6% |
| FY2021 | 11.8% | +543.7% |
| FY2020 | 1.8% | -82.6% |
| FY2019 | 10.5% | -7.8% |
| FY2018 | 11.4% | +6.5% |
| FY2017 | 10.7% | -2.0% |
| FY2016 | 10.9% | -7.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026