Why Wells Fargo (WFC) Shares Are Rising
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) shares are trading higher after the company raised its quarterly dividend and announced a $30 billion stock repurchase program. The company approved a quarterly common stock dividend of 35 cents per share, a 5 cents per share increase from the previous quarter. The stock repurchase program will be executed based on the company's internal capital adequacy framework, market conditions, potential regulatory capital requirements changes, and other risk factors.
July 26, 2023 | 12:49 pm
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Wells Fargo's decision to raise its dividend and announce a stock repurchase program has led to a rise in its share price. This indicates the company's confidence in its future performance and commitment to maximizing shareholder value.
The increase in Wells Fargo's dividend and the announcement of a stock repurchase program signal the company's confidence in its future performance and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. This has led to increased investor confidence, resulting in a rise in the company's share price.
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