Tweedy Browne's WFC Position Overview
Tweedy Browne (via Tweedy, Browne Co LLC) currently holds 559,367 shares of Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) worth $52.13 M, representing 4.21% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tweedy Browne has maintained a long-term strategic position in WFC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2016, adding 375,950 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2016, reducing 612,549 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tweedy Browne's Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Trades by Tweedy Browne
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -22,228 | Reduce 3.82% | 559,367 | $93.20 |
| Q3 2025 | -17,186 | Reduce 2.87% | 581,595 | $83.82 |
| Q2 2025 | -45,499 | Reduce 7.06% | 598,781 | $80.12 |
| Q1 2025 | -33,084 | Reduce 4.88% | 644,280 | $71.79 |
| Q4 2024 | -176,912 | Reduce 20.71% | 677,364 | $70.24 |
| Q3 2024 | -16,668 | Reduce 1.91% | 854,276 | $56.49 |
| Q2 2024 | -21,390 | Reduce 2.40% | 870,944 | $59.39 |
| Q1 2024 | -8,134 | Reduce 0.90% | 892,334 | $57.96 |
| Q4 2023 | -11,823 | Reduce 1.30% | 900,468 | $49.22 |
| Q3 2023 | -44,818 | Reduce 4.68% | 912,291 | $40.86 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,690 | Reduce 0.18% | 957,109 | $42.68 |
| Q1 2023 | -12,228 | Reduce 1.26% | 958,799 | $37.38 |
| Q4 2022 | -584,063 | Reduce 37.56% | 971,027 | $41.29 |
| Q3 2022 | -77,283 | Reduce 4.73% | 1.56 M | $40.22 |
| Q2 2022 | -405,420 | Reduce 19.90% | 1.63 M | $39.17 |
| Q1 2022 | -119,838 | Reduce 5.55% | 2.04 M | $48.46 |
| Q4 2021 | -19,612 | Reduce 0.90% | 2.16 M | $47.98 |
| Q3 2021 | -80,110 | Reduce 3.55% | 2.18 M | $46.41 |
| Q2 2021 | -110,769 | Reduce 4.68% | 2.26 M | $45.29 |
| Q1 2021 | -18,624 | Reduce 0.78% | 2.37 M | $39.07 |
| Q4 2020 | -18,399 | Reduce 0.76% | 2.39 M | $30.18 |
| Q3 2020 | -56,938 | Reduce 2.31% | 2.41 M | $23.51 |
| Q2 2020 | -50,551 | Reduce 2.01% | 2.46 M | $25.60 |
| Q1 2020 | -41,272 | Reduce 1.62% | 2.51 M | $28.70 |
| Q4 2019 | -75,208 | Reduce 2.86% | 2.55 M | $53.80 |
| Q3 2019 | -10,661 | Reduce 0.40% | 2.63 M | $50.44 |
| Q2 2019 | -14,280 | Reduce 0.54% | 2.64 M | $47.32 |
| Q1 2019 | -460,000 | Reduce 14.77% | 2.65 M | $48.32 |
| Q4 2018 | -56,962 | Reduce 1.80% | 3.11 M | $46.08 |
| Q3 2018 | -99,544 | Reduce 3.04% | 3.17 M | $52.56 |
| Q2 2018 | -78,163 | Reduce 2.33% | 3.27 M | $55.44 |
| Q1 2018 | +29,905 | Add 0.90% | 3.35 M | $52.41 |
| Q4 2017 | -199,619 | Reduce 5.67% | 3.32 M | $60.67 |
| Q3 2017 | -4,612 | Reduce 0.13% | 3.52 M | $55.15 |
| Q2 2017 | -162,330 | Reduce 4.40% | 3.52 M | $55.41 |
| Q1 2017 | -101,801 | Reduce 2.69% | 3.69 M | $55.66 |
| Q4 2016 | -606,780 | Reduce 13.81% | 3.79 M | $55.11 |
| Q3 2016 | -612,549 | Reduce 12.24% | 4.39 M | $44.28 |
| Q2 2016 | +375,950 | Add 8.12% | 5.01 M | $47.33 |
| Q1 2016 | -35,015 | Reduce 0.75% | 4.63 M | $48.36 |
| Q4 2015 | -359,324 | Reduce 7.15% | 4.67 M | $54.36 |
| Q3 2015 | -33,790 | Reduce 0.67% | 5.02 M | $51.35 |
| Q2 2015 | -44,488 | Reduce 0.87% | 5.06 M | $56.24 |
| Q1 2015 | -56,930 | Reduce 1.10% | 5.1 M | $54.40 |
| Q4 2014 | -38,475 | Reduce 0.74% | 5.16 M | $54.82 |
| Q3 2014 | -78,570 | Reduce 1.49% | 5.2 M | $51.87 |
| Q2 2014 | -33,028 | Reduce 0.62% | 5.28 M | $52.56 |
| Q1 2014 | -750 | Reduce 0.01% | 5.31 M | $49.74 |
| Q4 2013 | -12,365 | Reduce 0.23% | 5.31 M | $45.40 |
| Q3 2013 | -16,100 | Reduce 0.30% | 5.32 M | $41.32 |
| Q2 2013 | +5.34 M | Add 0.00% | 5.34 M | $41.27 |
Tweedy Browne's Wells Fargo & Company Investment FAQs
Tweedy Browne first purchased Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) in Q2 2013, acquiring 5,339,395 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tweedy Browne has held Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Tweedy Browne's largest addition to Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) was in Q2 2013, adding 5,339,395 shares worth $220.36 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Tweedy Browne's firm, Tweedy, Browne Co LLC, owns 559,367 shares of Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), valued at approximately $52.13 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) represents approximately 4.21% of Tweedy Browne's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tweedy Browne's peak holding in Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) was 5,339,395 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.