Summary
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported a net income of $4.6 billion for the third quarter of 2017, which translates to diluted earnings per common share of $0.84. This represents a decrease from the $5.6 billion net income and $1.03 EPS reported in the same quarter of the prior year. The company highlighted a $1.0 billion discrete litigation accrual related to pre-financial crisis mortgage-related regulatory investigations, which was a significant factor in the year-over-year earnings decline and impacted the efficiency ratio. Despite lower net income, the company demonstrated a strong capital position with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 11.82%, well above its internal target. Total revenue remained stable year-over-year at $21.9 billion, supported by an increase in net interest income, though offset by a decline in noninterest income, particularly from mortgage banking activities. Average deposits saw a 4% increase year-over-year, reaching a record $1.31 trillion, reflecting solid funding levels. The company continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders, with $4.0 billion returned in the quarter through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
38 data points| Revenue | $21.85B |
| Interest Expense | $2.60B |
| Net Income | $4.54B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.83 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.83 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.95B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 5.00B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income of $4.6 billion for Q3 2017, a decrease from $5.6 billion in Q3 2016.
- 2Diluted EPS of $0.84, down from $1.03 in Q3 2016.
- 3Included a $1.0 billion discrete litigation accrual, impacting profitability.
- 4Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio remained strong at 11.82%.
- 5Total revenue of $21.9 billion, slightly down from $22.3 billion in Q3 2016.
- 6Average deposits increased 4% year-over-year to $1.31 trillion.
- 7Returned $4.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.