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U.S. Bancorp (USB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$48.45 -0.87 (-1.76%)
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U.S. Bancorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
11

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for U.S. Bancorp in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for USB.

Consensus Price Target

$54.21
11.90% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for U.S. Bancorp, the average price target is $54.21. The highest price target for USB is $65.00, while the lowest price target for USB is $42.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.90% from the current price of $48.45.
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USB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/23/24 to 1/22/25
1 Month Ago
12/24/23 to 12/23/24
3 Months Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
1 Year Ago
1/23/23 to 1/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$54.21$53.68$50.72$45.25
Forecasted Upside11.90% Upside11.08% Upside4.69% Upside7.81% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Hold
Hold
Hold

USB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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USB Price Targets by Month

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U.S. Bancorp Stock vs. The Competition

TypeU.S. BancorpFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.55
2.51
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.08% Upside21.99% Upside11.39% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/17/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Betsy Graseck
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $59.00+22.72%
1/17/2025Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Chris Kotowski
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $63.00+30.84%
1/13/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
R. Siefers
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$58.00+22.23%
1/7/2025Truist Financial
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 Initiated CoverageHold$54.00+10.88%
1/6/2025Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$57.00 ➝ $61.00+23.68%
1/2/2025DA Davidson
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P. Winter
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$58.00 ➝ $60.00+25.44%
12/19/2024Raymond James
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D. Long
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$57.00+19.72%
12/10/2024Compass Point
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$49.00 ➝ $60.00+17.14%
11/25/2024Citigroup
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K. Horowitz
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$49.00 ➝ $65.00+23.83%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $62.00+23.21%
10/30/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$51.00 ➝ $54.00+10.18%
10/24/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$51.00 ➝ $51.00+5.09%
10/17/2024Robert W. Baird
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David George
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Set Target$54.00+9.60%
10/17/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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Gerald Cassidy
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Set Target$53.00+7.57%
10/17/2024Stephens
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$49.00 ➝ $52.00+5.68%
9/11/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$48.00 ➝ $46.00+3.93%
7/18/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$43.00 ➝ $46.00+2.66%
7/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$43.00 ➝ $42.00+5.45%
6/27/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$43.50+9.60%
4/18/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$52.00 ➝ $45.00+13.87%
3/28/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $53.00+20.45%
12/14/2023Odeon Capital Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$48.93+15.21%
10/10/2023Bank of America
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 Lower Target$45.00 ➝ $40.00+22.77%
7/20/2023Wedbush
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 Boost TargetNeutral$35.00 ➝ $40.00+2.80%
7/20/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.00+13.08%
4/20/2023Argus
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 Lower TargetBuy$63.00 ➝ $58.00+62.88%

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Should I Buy U.S. Bancorp Stock? USB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these U.S. Bancorp pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

U.S. Bancorp
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in U.S. Bancorp:

  • U.S. Bancorp has recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.99, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The stock has a current price of $47.45, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established financial institution.
  • Analysts have shown confidence in U.S. Bancorp, with several firms raising their price targets, including Wells Fargo increasing it to $62.00, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant 77.60% of the company's stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in U.S. Bancorp's stability and growth prospects.
  • The company operates through diverse segments, including Wealth Management and Payment Services, which can provide multiple revenue streams and reduce risk exposure.

U.S. Bancorp
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in U.S. Bancorp for these reasons:

  • U.S. Bancorp's stock has recently declined by 2.2%, which may indicate market concerns or volatility that could affect future performance.
  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was down 2.4% compared to the same period last year, raising concerns about growth and market competitiveness.
  • Despite a solid EPS, the revenue fell short of analyst estimates, which could signal potential challenges in meeting future growth expectations.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 25,000 shares by an insider, may raise red flags for investors regarding the company's future outlook.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.51, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fairly valued, limiting upside potential for new investors.

USB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for U.S. Bancorp is $54.21, with a high forecast of $65.00 and a low forecast of $42.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for U.S. Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" USB shares.

According to analysts, U.S. Bancorp's stock has a predicted upside of 11.90% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, U.S. Bancorp's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like U.S. Bancorp more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for U.S. Bancorp is 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how USB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:USB) was last updated on 1/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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