Wells Fargo profit rises on loan growth but capital markets lag in Q3

Wells Fargo $WF reported rising quarterly profit driven by robust loan growth and strong interest income in the third quarter. However, capital market revenues underperformed expectations, dragging on overall results and prompting management to maintain 2026 net interest income guidance unchanged.

The mixed results underscore divergent momentum across different banking divisions, with consumer lending strength offset by weakness in trading and investment banking services. Market participants are monitoring whether this trend signals broader challenges in wealth and capital markets divisions.

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