Mayo Says This Is a 'New Era for Bank Consolidation' (Correction)

Wells Fargo says a new era of bank consolidation is here. Analyst Mike Mayo sees pent-up demand, a push for scale, and a generational shift in regulation driving more deals—and faster approvals.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Feb 6, 2026

Big US banks boost Washington lobbying muscle as policy fights heat up

Big U.S. banks' lobbying spend jumped 12% last year, the most in more than a decade, as they intensified efforts to navigate major policy flux in Washington under President Donald Trump's administration, according to a Reuters analysis of disclosure data and industry lobbyists.

Reuters • Feb 5, 2026

Investors Heavily Search Wells Fargo & Company (WFC): Here is What You Need to Know

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Wells Fargo (WFC). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 4, 2026

Mayo Says This Is a 'New Era for Bank Consolidation'

Wells Fargo says a new era of bank consolidation is here. Analyst Mike Mayo sees pent-up demand, a push for scale, and a generational shift in regulation driving more deals—and faster approvals.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Feb 4, 2026

Wells Fargo to Present at the UBS Financial Services Conference

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) said today that Chief Financial Officer Mike Santomassimo will present at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. ET. The live webcast will be available online at https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/investor-relations/events. A replay of the webcast will be available for three months following the presentation. About Wells Fargo Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial ser.

Business Wire • Feb 3, 2026

Wells Fargo hikes CEO Charlie Scharf's pay to $40M in 2025 — up from $31.2M

Wells Fargo hiked its pay for CEO Charlie Scharf to $40 million – a roughly 28% jump – in 2025 as he helped the bank turn the page on several federal penalties and billions of dollars in fines.

New York Post • Jan 30, 2026

3 Big Bank Stocks to Sell Right Now

There's no doubt about it: big U.S. banks enjoyed a banner year in 2025, with the six largest financial institutions up an average 42% last year, mostly thanks to continued high interest rates, robust merger and acquisition activity, and a friendlier White House, regulatory-wise, than the previous four years.

Benzinga • Jan 30, 2026

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gets 28% pay boost to $40 million

Wells Fargo awarded CEO Charlie Scharf $40 million in compensation for 2025, up 28% from $31.2 million a year earlier, the bank said in a filing on Thursday.

Reuters • Jan 29, 2026

Overland Advantage Finances ~$4B Across 18 Transactions in 2025, Demonstrating Continued Strength in Middle Market Lending

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Overland Advantage ("Overland") continues to benefit from Wells Fargo's extensive U.S. middle market sourcing footprint and Centerbridge Partners' top-tier private credit underwriting. Overland has provided highly customized credit solutions to family, founder, employee and sponsor-owned companies, financing 18 transactions in 2025 with an aggregate value of ~$4.0 billion.

PRNewsWire • Jan 29, 2026

Citigroup or Wells Fargo: Which Bank Stock Has More Upside in 2026?

Does C's restructuring plan, sales and stronger 2026 EPS outlook give it the edge over WFC? Let us find out.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 29, 2026