Wells Fargo Reports $5.5 Billion in Quarterly Net Income

Wells Fargo press release ------- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) reported net income of $5.5 billion, or $1.00 per diluted common share, for first quarter 2017, compared with $5.5 billion, or $0.99 per share, for first quarter 2016, and $5.3 billion, or $0.96 per share, for fourth quarter 2016. Chief Executive Officer Tim Sloan said, "Wells Fargo continued to make meaningful progress in the first quarter in rebuilding trust with customers and other important stakeholders, while producing solid financial results. We have taken significant actions throughout the company to date and we are committed to building a better bank as we move Wells Fargo forward. Earlier this week, the independent directors of Wells Fargo’s Board of Directors issued a report on their investigation into the company's retail banking sales practices. The findings are valuable to us and beneficial in helping to identify areas for further improvement. While we have more work to do, I am pleased with all we have accomplished thus far. Our 273,000 team members have remained committed to helping our customers succeed financially, as reflected in improved retail customer service scores, record levels of deposits, more primary consumer checking customers, record client assets in Wealth and Investment Management, and industry-leading mortgage originations." To get more in depth information click on the picture below to read the release.