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

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$53.66 +0.03 (+0.06%)
(As of 11/26/2024 05:51 PM ET)

U.S. Bancorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
11
Buy
9

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 "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for USB.

Consensus Price Target

$52.02
-3.05% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for U.S. Bancorp, the average price target is $52.02. 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 downside of -3.05% from the current price of $53.66.
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USB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$52.02$50.72$48.23$45.90
Forecasted Upside-3.05% Downside4.39% Upside3.66% Upside23.90% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
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
2.45
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.05% Downside9.49% Upside6.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/25/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
K. Horowitz
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$49.00 ➝ $65.00+23.83%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $62.00+23.21%
11/5/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$59.00 ➝ $64.00+34.43%
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%
10/17/2024DA Davidson
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Peter Winter
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$49.00 ➝ $54.00+7.68%
10/17/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $57.00+14.39%
10/17/2024Stephens
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$49.00 ➝ $52.00+5.68%
9/30/2024Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $57.00+25.33%
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%
3/22/2024Compass Point
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $49.00+10.24%
1/26/2024Piper Sandler
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral
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%
7/20/2023Raymond James
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform
4/20/2023Argus
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 Lower TargetBuy$63.00 ➝ $58.00+62.88%
12/1/2022Wolfe Research
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform

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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, November 24, 2024. 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's stock is currently trading at $51.39, reflecting a strong performance and potential for growth in the financial services sector.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03 for the latest quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations of $0.99, indicating robust financial health and effective management.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant 77.60% of U.S. Bancorp's stock, suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future prospects.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase from Stephens to $52.00 and from Evercore ISI to $54.00, indicate positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • U.S. Bancorp has a solid market capitalization of $80.17 billion, which provides stability and resources for growth initiatives and shareholder returns.

U.S. Bancorp
Bear Case

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

  • The company's revenue decreased by 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market competitiveness.
  • U.S. Bancorp's net margin stands at 12.92%, which, while decent, may indicate pressure on profitability compared to peers in the financial sector.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with 13 holding a "hold" rating and only 8 giving a "buy" rating, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.72, which could be considered high in a market where investors are cautious about valuations.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock price and trading volume may indicate volatility, which could pose risks for investors looking for stable returns.

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 $52.02, with a high forecast of $65.00 and a low forecast of $42.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for U.S. Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" USB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in USB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, U.S. Bancorp's stock has a predicted downside of -3.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, U.S. Bancorp's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like U.S. Bancorp less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for U.S. Bancorp is 2.45 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how USB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:USB) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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