U.S. Bancorp (USB) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) is projected to release its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 16th. Analysts expect U.S. Bancorp to post earnings of $1.13 per share and revenue of $7.2693 billion for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The financial services provider reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.19 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $7.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.31 billion. U.S. Bancorp had a return on equity of 13.48% and a net margin of 17.66%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.07 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect U.S. Bancorp to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

U.S. Bancorp Stock Up 3.0%

Shares of NYSE USB opened at $55.33 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $85.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.98, a PEG ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03. U.S. Bancorp has a 52-week low of $35.49 and a 52-week high of $61.19. The business’s 50 day moving average is $54.79 and its two-hundred day moving average is $51.99.

U.S. Bancorp Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be given a $0.52 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. U.S. Bancorp’s payout ratio is presently 45.02%.

Insider Buying and Selling at U.S. Bancorp

In other news, insider Mark G. Runkel sold 32,195 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.65, for a total transaction of $1,952,626.75. Following the sale, the insider owned 97,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,927,203.20. This represents a 24.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of U.S. Bancorp

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of USB. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp during the third quarter worth $28,000. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its position in shares of U.S. Bancorp by 77.8% during the third quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 624 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 273 shares during the period. Rossby Financial LCC increased its position in shares of U.S. Bancorp by 57.8% during the fourth quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 579 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 212 shares during the period. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp during the fourth quarter worth $43,000. Finally, IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp during the fourth quarter worth $62,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 77.60% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about U.S. Bancorp

Here are the key news stories impacting U.S. Bancorp this week:

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. Bank announced a multi‑year partnership with the NFL as an official bank and wealth management sponsor — a high‑profile marketing and distribution win that can raise national brand awareness, support wealth management growth and help attract new clients. NFL and U.S. Bank Announce Partnership Centered on Banking and Wealth Management
• Positive Sentiment: Street and retail headlines (Zacks, MSN) are flagging USB as a top‑ranked momentum stock — coverage that can increase buying interest from momentum and quant strategies. U.S. Bancorp (USB) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results showed an EPS beat and year‑over‑year revenue growth, supporting the case that core earnings and margins remain resilient — a background fundamental positive for the shares.
• Neutral Sentiment: U.S. Bancorp announced a financial reporting and segment presentation change effective Jan 1, 2026, reclassifying several revenue lines and loan portfolios. This improves internal visibility but reduces comparability with prior periods until models are restated. U.S. Bancorp Updates Financial Reporting and Segment Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: One analyst shop trimmed its fair‑value estimate modestly (about $1.40 per share) as it updates model inputs — a small valuation tweak rather than a dramatic reassessment of the story. How The U.S. Bancorp (USB) Narrative Is Shifting As Analysts Rework Earnings And Valuation Calls
• Negative Sentiment: Evercore ISI lowered its price target on USB (from $65 to $58) and flagged bank‑sector repricing risk — that pulls some demand from target‑sensitive investors and contributes selling pressure. Evercore ISI Lowers USB Target; HSBC Flags Repricing Across Bank Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan moved USB to an underweight with a lower $58 target — another notable institutional downgrade that can weigh on sentiment until earnings and capital outlooks are clearer. Benzinga

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

USB has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. HSBC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $62.00 target price on shares of U.S. Bancorp in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $60.00 target price on shares of U.S. Bancorp in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on U.S. Bancorp from $57.00 to $59.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. DA Davidson boosted their target price on U.S. Bancorp from $63.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued a “buy” rating on shares of U.S. Bancorp in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $60.26.

U.S. Bancorp Company Profile

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) is a bank holding company and the parent of U.S. Bank, a national commercial bank that provides a wide range of banking, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services. The company operates through consumer and business banking, commercial banking, payment services, and wealth management segments. Its product set includes deposit accounts, consumer and commercial lending, mortgage origination and servicing, credit and debit card services, treasury and cash management, merchant processing, and institutional and trust services.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.