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U.S. BancorpNYSE: USB

Financials · Diversified Banks

$56.45

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Vol: 5.0M

Research Digest

Friday, May 1, 2026

Positive

US Bancorp Q1 2026 EPS $1.18 (+15% YoY); enters definitive agreement to acquire BTIG investment bank.

US Bancorp Q1 2026 EPS $1.18 (+15% YoY) and net income $1.95B. Total net revenue $7.3B (+4.7% YoY) broad-based growth across three major business lines. Announced definitive agreement to acquire BTIG, LLC for investment banking, institutional sales/trading, research, and prime brokerage services, expected to close Q2 2026 pending regulatory approval. Toby Clements appointed senior EVP and chief operations officer effective April 13. Stock at $55.78 with 12-month analyst PT $60.11 (8.15% upside).

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Previous Market Intelligence

13 days
Apr 30U.S. Bancorp reports strong Q1 2026 with EPS up 15% YoY and announces definitive agreement to acquire BTIG financial services firm.Positive

U.S. Bancorp delivered solid Q1 2026 results with EPS of $1.18, up 15% YoY, and net income of $1.95 billion. Net revenue reached $7.3 billion, up 4.7% YoY, with growth across all three major business lines. The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire BTIG, LLC, a financial services firm specializing in investment banking and prime brokerage, expected to close in Q2 2026. Analysts maintain Buy ratings with Evercore ISI raising price target to $60 from $58.

Apr 16U.S. Bancorp beats Q1 earnings; CEO Gunjan Kedia elevated to Chairman; COO Souheil Badran to retireMixed

U.S. Bancorp reported Q1 2026 earnings beat of $0.03 above estimates, releasing results today (Apr 16). CEO Gunjan Kedia appointed Chairman of Board effective after April shareholder meeting, marking first expanded leadership report. COO Souheil Badran to retire this spring. Bank entered $1B definitive agreement to acquire BTIG LLC (investment banking, institutional sales). April 2026 announced multi-year NFL partnership. Recent analyst downgrades: JP Morgan cut price target from $62 to $58 on April 7.

Apr 15US Bancorp Q1 2026 earnings report due April 16; recent analyst price target cuts weigh on stock.Neutral

U.S. Bancorp will release Q1 2026 results before market open on April 16, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.13-$1.14 and revenue of $7.27B. The company acquired BTIG for $1B in January 2026 to expand capital markets capabilities. USB declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.52. Stock is down 3.3% as investors de-risk ahead of earnings following recent analyst price target reductions.

Apr 14U.S. Bancorp reports Q1 earnings April 16 with expected 10.7% EPS growth to $1.14; leadership transition as Gunjan Kedia appointed chairman.Mixed

U.S. Bancorp positioned for Q1 earnings April 16, with consensus EPS of $1.14 (10.7% growth) and revenue of $7.3 billion. Completed $1 billion acquisition of BTIG. Gunjan Kedia transitioned to chairman, Toby Clements assumed COO role. Declared $0.52 quarterly dividend. Bank of America cut target to $61 (Buy); UBS to $58 (Neutral).

Apr 13U.S. Bancorp announces NFL partnership and leadership transition; Q1 2026 earnings scheduled for April 16.Positive

U.S. Bancorp announced a multi-year NFL partnership naming the bank official banker and wealth management sponsor. Gunjan Kedia appointed chairman effective after April 2026 shareholder meeting. First-quarter earnings release scheduled for April 16. Recent developments include BTIG acquisition agreement and new advisory services launch.

Apr 10US Bancorp appoints Gunjan Kedia as new chairman and announces NFL partnership.Positive

Gunjan Kedia appointed Chairman effective after April 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Toby Clements becomes new Chief Operations Officer April 13. US Bancorp declared quarterly dividend of $0.52. Stock trading at $53.51, up 0.93%. Entered multi-year NFL partnership. Q1 2026 earnings due April 16, 2026.

Apr 9U.S. Bancorp becomes official bank and wealth partner of NFL; COO retirement announced amid analyst downgrades.Mixed

U.S. Bancorp signed multi-year partnership with NFL, making U.S. Bank presenting sponsor of Super Bowl LXI MVP award starting February 2027. Company announced senior executive VP and COO Souheil Badran will retire this spring. Multiple analysts recently lowered price targets (BofA, UBS, JPMorgan) following Q1 earnings expectations. U.S. Bancorp released Q4 results ahead of First Quarter 2026 earnings on April 16. Company previously acquired brokerage firm BTIG, strengthening market-making and advisory capabilities.

Apr 8US Bancorp faces analyst downgrades amid Q1 earnings preview and NFL partnership expansionNeutral

U.S. Bancorp faced multiple analyst price target cuts in the past 48 hours with JPMorgan lowering target from $62 to $58 (maintaining Underweight), BofA cutting from $62 to $61, and UBS reducing from $60 to $58. These downgrades precede Q1 2026 earnings on April 16, where 9.7% EPS growth is anticipated. The bank is expanding partnerships including NFL multi-year deal and new credit card offerings for small businesses with Amazon. Stock is trading at $53.51, up 0.93% over past 24 hours.

Apr 7US Bancorp to acquire BTIG for up to $1B; Evercore ISI and HSBC cut PTs amid mixed analyst sentimentMixed

U.S. Bancorp announced acquisition of BTIG, LLC (investment banking, sales/trading, research, prime brokerage) for $725M cash/stock at close plus up to $275M earnout. Closing expected Q2 2026. Souheil Badran (COO) retiring this spring. Payments transformation drove Q4 record net revenue of $7.4B. March 25: enhanced Avvance point-of-sale lending with terms up to 7 years. Q1 2026 earnings April 16. Evercore ISI lowered PT to $58 (from $65); HSBC lowered to $63 (from $70); Goldman Sachs raised to $57 (from $55). Analyst consensus: Buy with $59.4 PT (+12.18%).

Apr 6U.S. Bancorp to acquire BTIG for $725M; announces Q1 2026 earnings call for April 16Positive

U.S. Bancorp announced definitive agreement to acquire BTIG, LLC on January 12, 2026, for $725M ($362.5M cash + 6.6M shares of stock). The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, adding investment banking, institutional sales/trading, research, and prime brokerage capabilities. CEO Souheil Badran will retire in spring 2026 from his role as senior EVP/COO. U.S. Bank announced enhancements to Avvance point-of-sale lending platform on March 25 with extended loan terms up to 7 years. Board declared quarterly dividend of $0.52/share payable April 15 ($2.08 annualized). Q1 2026 earnings due April 16, 2026 before market open with CEO Gunjan Kedia and CFO John Stern hosting call at 7 a.m. CT. Analyst consensus is Buy with $59.4 PT (+12.2% upside). Recent price target changes include HSBC lowered to $63 and Morgan Stanley to $65. Strategic BTIG acquisition expands wealth management platform.

Apr 3US Bancorp faces analyst PT cuts; HSBC lowers to $63 and Morgan Stanley cuts to $65 ahead of Q1 earnings April 16.Neutral

U.S. Bancorp announced Q1 2026 earnings release and call for April 16. HSBC lowered PT to $63 from $70, and Morgan Stanley cut to $65 from $72. USB declared regular quarterly dividend of $0.52/share payable April 15. Strategic initiatives include partnership with Built for mortgage experience and Elavon/Liberis expansion.

Apr 2US Bancorp transitioned retail brokerage to Fidelity platform while facing analyst price target cuts from Morgan Stanley and HSBC amid capital structure concerns.Neutral

U.S. Bancorp transitioned its retail brokerage and advisory accounts to Fidelity systems on February 17, 2026, with National Financial Services LLC handling clearing and custody. Morgan Stanley lowered the price target from $72 to $65 while maintaining Equal-Weight rating on March 31, 2026. HSBC cut the target to $63 from $70. However, Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo maintained a Buy rating with $62 price target. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 4% to $0.52 per share in September 2025, marking five consecutive years of dividend increases. U.S. Bancorp Q1 2026 earnings call is set for April 16, 2026.

Apr 1US Bancorp appointed Toby Clements as new COO effective April 13; Morgan Stanley lowered price target to $65.Mixed

U.S. Bancorp announced Toby Clements will assume the COO role effective April 13, overseeing 16,000+ employees. Morgan Stanley lowered USB price target to $65 from $72. FY2025 earnings of $7.19 billion (21.75% increase). USB declared a $0.52 cash dividend.

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Key Fundamentals

Market Cap$88.1B
P/E (TTM)11.9
Forward P/E10.1
Beta1.03
Div Yield367.00%
Prev Close$56.66

RSI (14-Day)

52Neutral
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52-Week Range

$39.99$56.45$61.19
From High-7.8%
From Low+41.1%

Moving Averages

50d SMA
$54.25+4.0%
200d SMA
$50.66+11.4%

Price above both MAs — bullish structure.

Historical Returns

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1M
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3M
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6M
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YTD
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Volume

Today5.0M
20d Avg7.8M
Ratio0.64x