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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.50 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on Aug. 7, 2026. The third quarter dividend represents an increase of $0.05 per share, or 11%, from the prior quarter.About Wells FargoWells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.3 trillion in assets. We provide a diver.

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