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Sep 30, 2023

Wells Fargo Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Wells Fargo reported solid results driven by revenue growth and expense decline.

Key Takeaways

Wells Fargo reported a net income of $5.8 billion, or $1.48 per diluted share, for Q3 2023. Revenue grew to $20.9 billion, driven by higher net interest income and noninterest income. Expenses decreased due to lower operating losses. The company repurchased 33.8 million shares of common stock for $1.5 billion.

Net income for the third quarter of 2023 was $5.8 billion, or $1.48 per diluted share.

Total revenue reached $20.9 billion, reflecting growth in both net interest income and noninterest income.

Expenses decreased due to lower operating losses and efficiency initiatives.

The company repurchased 33.8 million shares of common stock for $1.5 billion during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$20.9B
Previous year: $19.5B
+6.9%
EPS
$1.48
Previous year: $0.85
+74.1%
Net Interest Margin
3.03%
Previous year: 2.83%
+7.1%
Efficiency Ratio
63%
Previous year: 73%
-13.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$217B
Previous year: $165B
+31.0%
Total Assets
$1.91T
Previous year: $1.88T
+1.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company is focused on risk and control work, advancing its business strategy, and returning excess capital to shareholders. However, proposed bank capital rules include higher capital requirements.

Positive Outlook

  • Making progress on risk and control work.
  • Advancing business strategy.
  • Enhancing digital capabilities.
  • Increased common stock dividend by 17%.
  • Starting from a strong capital position.

Challenges Ahead

  • Seeing the impact of the slowing economy.
  • Loan balances declining.
  • Charge-offs continuing to deteriorate modestly.
  • Proposed bank capital rules include higher capital requirements.
  • Uncertainty about future economic conditions.