Zacks Investment Research
20 Jul 2026, 16:45 UTC · 18h ago
Why U.S. Bancorp (USB) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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Zacks Investment Research
20 Jul 2026, 16:45 UTC · 18h ago
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U.S. Bancorp (USB) is projected to achieve a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 12.12% for fiscal year 2026. — Positive earnings growth estimates typically drive stock price appreciation and support dividend sustainability.
+0.40U.S. Bancorp currently offers a dividend yield of 3.29%, which is higher than the Major Regional Banks industry average of 2.74% and the S&P 500 average of 1.33%. — A higher-than-average yield makes the stock more attractive to income-focused investors.
+0.20U.S. Bancorp has a current dividend payout ratio of 42% of its trailing 12-month earnings per share. — A moderate payout ratio suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings and has room for future growth.
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