If you'd invested in Wells Fargo (WFC): performance and returns
Looking for Wells Fargo's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Wells Fargo have returned?
This calculator shows how much Wells Fargo stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Wells Fargo
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,055 | +6% |
| 3 years ago | $1,767 | +77% |
| 5 years ago | $2,285 | +128% |
| 10 years ago | $1,761 | +76% |
| since inception (1984) | $76,285 | +7529% |
Return by year (Wells Fargo)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +1% | $1,015 (+1%) |
| 2025 | +4% | $1,055 (+6%) |
| 2024 | +41% | $1,487 (+49%) |
| 2023 | +19% | $1,767 (+77%) |
| 2022 | -12% | $1,548 (+55%) |
| 2021 | +48% | $2,285 (+128%) |
| 2020 | -11% | $2,023 (+102%) |
| 2019 | -18% | $1,656 (+66%) |
| 2018 | -15% | $1,415 (+41%) |
| 2017 | +1% | $1,428 (+43%) |
| 2016 | +23% | $1,761 (+76%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WFC return?
$1,000 invested in Wells Fargo 10 years ago would be worth $1,761 today, i.e. +6%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was WFC's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+48%). Worst year: 2019 (-18%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in WFC since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $76,285 (+7529%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Wells Fargo's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Wells Fargo pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Wells Fargo's average annual return (ROI)?
Wells Fargo's return on investment is about +6%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.