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USB

S&P 500
Strong · 72/100

U.S. Bancorp

Financials
Diversified Banks

$58.68

0.9%

Updated Today 6:01 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 34.4% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$91.41B

P/E

11.35x

Forward P/E (est.)

9.7x

ROE

12.2%

Revenue Growth

84.1%

EPS Growth

17.0%

Profit Margin

20.0%

FCF Yield

6.8%

Debt / Equity

1.2x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

3.9%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

72/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what USB's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. USB trades near $58.68, above its 50-day average ($55.61) and 200-day average ($52.63). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 62 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. USB's is $1.45 (~2.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month USB found buyers near $53.05 (support) and sellers near $59.56 (resistance); its 52-week range is $42.55–$61.19. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.5× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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U.S. Bancorp (USB) is a large-cap company in the Diversified Banks industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $91.41B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $28.66B in revenue and $7.57B in net profit.

Our model rates USB Strong (72/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

6.1%

Revenue moved from $22.64B in 2018 to $28.66B in 2025, a 6.1% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 84.1% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

Operating Margin

25.2%

Net Margin

26.4%

ROE

12.2%

U.S. Bancorp keeps about 20.0% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 12.2%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$43.07B

Net Debt

$34.82B

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

1.2x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.2x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $43.07B of total debt against $8.25B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$7.97B

Free Cash Flow

$7.97B

FCF Margin

27.8%

In the latest year U.S. Bancorp produced about $7.97B of operating cash flow and $7.97B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 6.8% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

11.35x

P/S

2.39x

P/B

1.26x

EV / EBITDA

USB trades at 11.3x trailing earnings (about 9.7x on estimated forward earnings), 2.4x sales, and 1.3x book value. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
11.3xCheap
Forward P/E
9.7xCheap
P/S ratio
2.4xFair
Revenue growth
84.1%Strong
EPS growth
17.0%Strong
Gross margin
Net margin
20.0%Strong
ROE
12.2%Average

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How USB stacks up against its Financials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Financials sector (76 S&P 500 companies), USB ranks #19 of 76 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (11.3x P/E vs. 15.2x median) with a lower return on equity (12.2% vs. 15.3%) and faster revenue growth (84.1% vs. 9.1%).

P/E vs sector

11.3x

median 15.2x

ROE vs sector

12.2%

median 15.3%

Growth vs sector

84.1%

median 9.1%

Sector rank

#19

of 76 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
USBThis stock11.3x84.1%Strong· 72
PNC12.9x72.3%Strong· 80
TFC10.9x58.2%Strong· 75
C15.1x99.2%Favorable· 65
WFC11.3x72.7%Favorable· 68
BAC12.6x99.4%Strong· 72
CME20.7x24.6%Strong· 81
KKR29.1x32.6%Neutral· 55
Financials median15.2x9.1%65/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianPNCTFCCWFCBACCMEKKRUSBP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Financials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 76 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$215.35$338.41

vs. $58.68 today · expected CAGR 30%42%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$41.55B$60.25B$87.36B$126.67B$183.68B
Net income$10.80B$15.66B$22.71B$32.94B$47.76B
EPS$6.96$10.09$14.63$21.22$30.76
Share price (low)$48.72$70.64$102.43$148.52$215.35
Share price (high)$76.56$111.00$160.96$233.39$338.41
CAGR (low–high)-17% / 30%10% / 38%20% / 40%26% / 41%30% / 42%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for USB:

  • Revenue is growing 84.1% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (20.0%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~6.8%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • Pays a 3.9% dividend on top of any price gains.
  • Our model's overall read is Strong (72/100).
Bear Case

The case against USB:

  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.2x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: U.S. Bancorp is a large-cap financials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 11.3x earnings, which our model scores Strong (72/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.