Wells Fargo & Company
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 78.7%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 8.62 | 260,798,584 | -0.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.64 | 200,762,402 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 5.35 | 161,693,928 | -12.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.48 | 135,493,574 | -1.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 4.27 | 129,208,607 | -1.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | 2.53 | 76,395,745 | +4.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.44 | 73,848,013 | +2.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.04 | 61,671,445 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.22 | 97,441,309 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.66 | 80,323,466 | +1.1 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Derek A. | Sr. EVP and Chief Risk Officer | 341,740 | 29,697,168 $ | Jul 15, 2026 | indirect |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Flowers Derek A. | Sr. EVP and Chief Risk Officer | Other | 67,966 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.