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Indemnification Liability Maximum Exposure

Wells Fargo & Company Indemnification Liability Maximum Exposure increased by 20.2% to $175.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 62.0%, from $108.09B to $175.08B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indemnification Liability Maximum Exposure shows an upward trend with a 16.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease is favorable as it indicates the expiration or reduction of potential legal or environmental risks.

Detailed definition

This represents the maximum potential financial obligation the company may face due to indemnification agreements, often...

Peer comparison

Common in manufacturing and industrial sectors with a history of M&A activity involving legacy industrial sites.

Metric ID: indemnification_liability_max_exposure

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$64.11B$66.17B$48.58B$63.79B$71.92B$68.01B$45.71B$46.49B$47.56B$49.67B$55.91B$57.19B$65.23B$75.70B$80.67B$108.09B$124.39B$139.15B$145.63B$175.08B
QoQ Change+3.2%-26.6%+31.3%+12.7%-5.4%-32.8%+1.7%+2.3%+4.4%+12.6%+2.3%+14.1%+16.0%+6.6%+34.0%+15.1%+11.9%+4.7%+20.2%
YoY Change+12.2%+2.8%-5.9%-27.1%-33.9%-27.0%+22.3%+23.0%+37.2%+52.4%+44.3%+89.0%+90.7%+83.8%+80.5%+62.0%
Range$45.71B$175.08B
CAGR+23.6%
Avg YoY Growth+31.6%
Median YoY Growth+30.1%
Current Streak13 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Fargo & Company's indemnification liability maximum exposure?
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported indemnification liability maximum exposure of $175.08B in Q1 2026.
How has Wells Fargo & Company's indemnification liability maximum exposure changed year-over-year?
Wells Fargo & Company's indemnification liability maximum exposure increased by 62.0% year-over-year, from $108.09B to $175.08B.
What is the long-term trend for Wells Fargo & Company's indemnification liability maximum exposure?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wells Fargo & Company's indemnification liability maximum exposure has grown at a 16.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $66.74B to $145.63B.
What does indemnification liability maximum exposure mean?
The highest possible amount the company might have to pay to cover specific risks or liabilities inherited from acquisitions.