Wells Fargo reported a second quarter net income of $4.9 billion, or $1.33 per diluted share. The company saw growth in fee-based revenue offsetting a decline in net interest income. Strong performance was noted in investment advisory, trading, and investment banking fees.
Diluted earnings per common share grew year-over-year.
Fee-based revenue increased, offsetting a decline in net interest income.
Strong performance in investment advisory, trading, and investment banking fees.
Capital position remains strong, with continued repurchase of common stock.
Wells Fargo expects to increase its third quarter common stock dividend by 14%, subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled meeting later this month. The Company’s stress capital buffer (SCB) for October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, is expected to be 3.8%; the Federal Reserve Board has indicated that it will publish our final SCB by August 31, 2024.