Summary
Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) filed its 10-Q for the period ending June 29, 2021, on July 27, 2021. While the filing primarily points to other sections for comprehensive details on Legal Proceedings and Risk Factors, it notably discloses significant share repurchases during the second quarter of 2021. The company bought back over 35.3 million shares of common stock, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. These repurchases were conducted under previously authorized programs, demonstrating ongoing capital management strategy. Investors should note that the full context for legal and risk factors should be sought in the referenced sections of the report for a complete understanding of the company's operational landscape. This quarterly report provides limited new operational or financial performance data directly within the provided excerpts, emphasizing the importance of cross-referencing to other sections. However, the substantial share repurchase activity signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and its capital allocation priorities. Investors seeking detailed financial metrics, revenue trends, or profitability figures will need to consult the full financial statements and management discussion and analysis within the complete 10-Q filing.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Interest Expense | $893.00M |
| Net Income | $6.04B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.39 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.38 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.12B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.16B |
Key Highlights
- 1Wells Fargo repurchased 35,323,781 shares of common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
- 2The share repurchases were executed under existing authorizations, with the company having approximately 614.7 million shares available for repurchase as of the end of June 2021.
- 3The weighted average price paid for repurchased shares varied by month, ranging from $43.08 in June to $46.11 in May.
- 4The company's filings for Legal Proceedings and Risk Factors are incorporated by reference to other specific sections within the report (Note 13 and the 'Financial Review – Risk Factors' section, respectively).
- 5The report lists various exhibits, including the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Preferability Letters from KPMG LLP, with others incorporated by reference from previous filings.