Wells Fargo Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced the termination of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) 2015 agreements related to the company's previous financial subsidiaries. This marks a significant milestone in the bank's regulatory compliance journey, representing the thirteenth consent order closed by Wells Fargo's regulators since 2019 and the seventh since the start of the year. The bank now has only one remaining consent order - the 2018 agreement with the Federal Reserve Board.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced that CEO Charlie Scharf will deliver a presentation at the upcoming Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast on Wells Fargo's investor relations website, with a replay available for three months after the event.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has declared quarterly cash dividends on six series of preferred stock, all payable on June 16, 2025, to holders of record as of May 30, 2025. The dividends include:

• Series L: $18.75 per share (7.50% noncumulative perpetual convertible)
• Series Y: $351.56 per share (5.625% noncumulative perpetual)
• Series Z: $296.88 per share (4.75% noncumulative perpetual)
• Series AA: $293.75 per share (4.70% noncumulative perpetual)
• Series CC: $273.44 per share (4.375% noncumulative perpetual)
• Series DD: $265.63 per share (4.25% noncumulative perpetual)

Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and ranked No. 34 on Fortune's 2024 rankings of America's largest corporations.

Wells Fargo (WFC) has announced a new $20 million philanthropic program called 'Open for Business Growth' aimed at supporting small businesses ready for expansion. The program will initially launch in Chicago before expanding nationwide. The first recipient, Allies for Community Business, receives a $2.5 million grant to pilot a revenue-based financing model and expand its construction loan program with HIRE360.

The initiative targets the 'missing middle' of small businesses - those beyond microloans but not yet eligible for traditional financing. This program builds on Wells Fargo's previous $420 million Open for Business Fund, which helped approximately 336,000 small businesses and supported 461,000 jobs during the pandemic. Through the Chicago pilot, Allies for Community Business expects to generate up to 260 local jobs as businesses execute larger contracts.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced the complete redemption of its Series U Preferred Stock and related depositary shares, scheduled for June 16, 2025. The bank will redeem all 80,000 outstanding shares of its 5.875% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series U, along with 2,000,000 outstanding depositary shares. The redemption price is set at $25,000.00 per Preferred Share and $1,000.00 per Depositary Share.

Regular quarterly dividends will be paid separately on June 16, 2025, to holders of record as of May 30, 2025. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. will serve as the redemption agent, handling the payment distribution to shareholders on the redemption date.

Wells Fargo (WFC) and Operation HOPE have introduced HOPE Inside for Small Business, a free financial coaching program for small business customers. The program launches in Los Angeles (Baldwin Hills and Van Nuys) and Charlotte, expanding on the existing HOPE Inside program established in 2022.

The new centers will offer specialized resources including business plan development, access to capital education, and one-on-one coaching for entrepreneurs. This expansion is part of Wells Fargo's Banking Inclusion Initiative, aiming to reach 50 markets by 2026. Currently, there are 30 HOPE Inside centers serving over 100 branches, having helped more than 11,000 clients since 2022.

Services are available at no cost to all community members, regardless of Wells Fargo customer status. The program operates through redesigned Wells Fargo branches, featuring Operation HOPE financial coaches focused on fostering financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced its earnings release schedule for 2026. The financial results will be released at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern time on the following dates:

• First Quarter: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
• Second Quarter: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
• Third Quarter: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
• Fourth Quarter: Thursday, January 14, 2027

Live conference calls will be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on each release date. Additional details and confirmation for these calls will be provided closer to the scheduled dates.

Wells Fargo has announced two significant shareholder value initiatives. The company's board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.40 per share, payable June 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on May 9, 2025.

In a major development, the board also authorized a new common stock repurchase program of up to $40 billion, which will begin after the completion of the current program. The execution will align with the company's internal capital framework, considering market conditions and regulatory requirements.

CEO Charlie Scharf highlighted the company's strong balance sheet and capital position, noting that Wells Fargo has:

• Returned significant capital to shareholders over the past five years
• Reduced average common shares outstanding by 22% since 2019
• Maintained investment in organic growth
• Improved earnings capacity across all business segments

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced the termination of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) 2018 consent order related to the company's compliance risk management program. This marks the twelfth consent order closed by Wells Fargo's regulators since 2019 and the sixth since the beginning of the year.

CEO Charlie Scharf emphasized that this termination, along with recent closures of other consent orders, demonstrates significant progress in completing their common risk and control infrastructure work. He expressed confidence in the company's ability to close remaining open consent orders, highlighting Wells Fargo's transformation into a stronger company focused on creating long-term value for stakeholders.