Is Wells Fargo Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Valued at a market cap of $257.5 billion, San Francisco, California-based Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is a leading financial services firm offering banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products. It operates through its four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management. 

Companies worth $200 billion or more are generally described as “mega-cap stocks,” and Wells Fargo fits the criterion perfectly. WFC is a multinational financial services firm and one of the "Big Four Banks" in the U.S., serving over 70 million customers in 35 countries. Known for its vast branch network and being the first major U.S. bank to unionize successfully, it stands out for its cross-selling strategy and diverse financial services.