WFC technical analysis

WFC Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 7, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 6, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

WFC Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
WFC
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 6, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series87.59August 6, 2026-Verified
Verification series87.59August 6, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

WFC Technical Analysis Summary

WFC (Wells Fargo) is in an uptrend on the daily chart, trading at 87.59, above SMA20 (86.96), SMA50 (84.38) and SMA200 (84.36). RSI14 at 54.66 is mildly constructive, and the daily MACD line (0.879) sits just above the signal line (0.876) with a nearly flat histogram, suggesting momentum is building but not yet confirmed. The stock has rallied about 19% over the past 60 sessions and is now testing the 90.17 resistance zone on light volume. The weekly chart supports the bullish view with price well above the SMA200 (60.62) and a strongly positive MACD histogram, although the weekly SMA20 (81.35) remains below SMA50 (83.55) after the recent pullback. Key resistance is at 90.17 (20/60-period high) and 96.73 (52-week high). Support rests at SMA20 (86.96), the SMA50/200 cluster near 84.4, and the 20-period low at 83.71. A close above 90.17 would open the path toward the 52-week high.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 6, 2026)

Trend
Bullish. Price at 87.59 is above SMA20 (86.96), SMA50 (84.38) and SMA200 (84.36), with the short-term average above the longer-term averages in a positive alignment. The stock has advanced roughly 19% over the past 60 sessions off the lower end of its 52-week range, and the latest pullback has held above the SMA20.
Momentum
Neutral-to-bullish. RSI14 at 54.66 is above the 50 midline, showing mildly constructive momentum without overbought conditions. The MACD line (0.879) is just above the signal line (0.876) with a nearly flat histogram (+0.004), indicating momentum is firming but has not yet confirmed a strong push.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 2.02 (2.31% of price) reflects typical daily movement for a large-cap bank. Bollinger Bands run from 84.59 to 89.32 with price near the middle of the band, consistent with a consolidation after the recent advance.
Volume
Below average. The latest session traded 8.70 million shares, about 52% of the 20-day average (16.71 million), a light-volume pullback that offers little evidence of distribution. Volume is compared within the same series because reporting coverage can differ across venues.

Assessment

The daily chart remains constructive. Price holds above all key moving averages after a roughly 19% advance over the past 60 sessions, and the 1.77% pullback on the latest bar came on noticeably light volume. RSI is neither overbought nor oversold, and the MACD histogram is only marginally positive, so the setup favors a push toward resistance near 90.17 rather than a fresh breakout until volume confirms. Support sits at the SMA20 (86.96), the SMA50/200 cluster near 84.4, and the 20-period low at 83.71. A close above 90.17 would open the path toward the 52-week high at 96.73.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish with a recent consolidation. Price at 86.45 is above SMA20 (81.35), SMA50 (83.55) and SMA200 (60.62). The 20-week average still trails the 50-week average after the pullback, but price is back above both and well above the long-term average, leaving the structural uptrend intact.
Momentum
Bullish. RSI14 at 56.02 is above the 50 midline. The MACD line (1.066) is well above the signal line (0.127) with a strongly positive histogram (+0.939), indicating that weekly momentum turned decisively positive after the recent recovery.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 4.51 (5.21% of price) reflects typical weekly ranges for a large-cap bank. Bollinger Bands span 73.02 to 89.67, with the latest close in the upper half after the recovery.
Volume
Near average. The latest week traded 74.94 million shares, about 94% of the 20-week average (80.09 million), showing normal participation without signs of exhaustion.

Assessment

The weekly chart confirms the longer-term uptrend. Price is above all key moving averages and the MACD histogram has turned strongly positive, but the SMA20 remains below SMA50, a reminder that the recent pullback is still being worked off. With a 252-week return of about +106% and price near the upper half of its 52-week range, the weekly setup supports the bullish daily view while leaving room for continued consolidation below the 90.17 area before a push toward 96.73.

Key indicators

WFC Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)54.6656.02
MACD (12, 26, 9)0.879 / 0.876 / 0.0041.066 / 0.127 / 0.939
ATR (14)2.02 (2.31%)4.51 (5.21%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)84.59 - 89.3273.02 - 89.67
SMA (20)86.9681.35
SMA (50)84.3883.55
SMA (200)84.3660.62

Price structure

WFC Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price87.5986.45
1-Period Return-1.77%+0.16%
5-Period Return+2.53%+3.09%
20-Period Return+0.78%+17.33%
60-Period Return+19.04%+15.74%
252-Period Return+14.82%+106.49%
52-Week Low72.7872.78
52-Week High96.7396.73
52-Week Position61.84%57.08%

Key levels

WFC Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High90.1789.79
20-Period Low83.7172.78
60-Period High90.1796.73
60-Period Low72.7870.39

Scenarios

WFC Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price clears the 20-period high at 90.17 on above-average volume and holds above the SMA50/200 cluster near 84.4, extending the advance toward the 52-week high at 96.73.

Invalidation

Price loses the SMA20 (86.96) and falls back below the 20-period low at 83.71, signaling the recent uptrend has stalled.

What to watch

Daily RSI holding above 50; MACD histogram turning clearly positive; volume expanding on breakouts above 90.17; weekly RSI staying above 55.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between support near 83.71 (20-period low) and resistance near 90.17 (20-period high), with the SMA50/200 cluster near 84.4 acting as the center of the range.

Invalidation

A decisive close above 90.17 or below 83.71 with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 45 and 65; Bollinger Bands narrowing; volume fading during consolidation; MACD histogram hovering near zero.

Bearish

Trigger

Price fails to hold the SMA20 (86.96), breaks below the 20-period low at 83.71 and then the 60-period low at 72.78, suggesting the uptrend has paused or reversed.

Invalidation

Price reclaims and holds above the SMA20 (86.96), restoring the bullish moving-average alignment.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 50; MACD histogram turning negative; volume expanding on down days; weekly MACD histogram contracting.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 6, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 6, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 7, 2026.