Cost of Revenue

Interest Expense on Trading Liabilities

Wells Fargo & Company Interest Expense on Trading Liabilities increased by 16.2% to $280.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.2%, from $241.00M to $280.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionCost of Revenue
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate higher costs to maintain short positions or changes in the bank's trading strategy and market positioning.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the interest expense associated with trading account liabilities, such as short positions in securiti...

Peer comparison

Common for banks with significant capital markets operations; peers report this as part of trading-related interest expense.

Metric ID: c_interest_expense_trading_account_liabilities

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$160.75M$160.75M$160.75M$160.75M$205.00M$205.00M$205.00M$205.00M$241.00M$280.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+27.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+17.6%+16.2%
YoY Change+27.5%+27.5%+27.5%+27.5%+17.6%+16.2%
Range$160.75M$280.00M
CAGR+28.0%
Avg YoY Growth+24.0%
Median YoY Growth+27.5%
Current Streak9+ quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Fargo & Company's interest expense on trading liabilities?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported interest expense on trading liabilities of $280.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Wells Fargo & Company's interest expense on trading liabilities changed year-over-year?
Wells Fargo & Company's interest expense on trading liabilities increased by 16.2% year-over-year, from $241.00M to $280.00M.
What does interest expense on trading liabilities mean?
Interest costs related to short positions and other trading-related liabilities.