EschCollection/DigitalVision via Getty Images U.S. Bancorp ( USB ) easily surpassed EPS consensus expectations for its first fiscal quarter due to strong results in its core lending business. U.S. Bancorp is off to a strong start in 2026 as the bank expanded its loan portfolio, especially in the commercial segment, reported higher net interest income (a core component of a regional lender’s earnin...
EschCollection/DigitalVision via Getty Images U.S. Bancorp ( USB ) easily surpassed EPS consensus expectations for its first fiscal quarter due to strong results in its core lending business. U.S. Bancorp is off to a strong start in 2026 as the bank expanded its loan portfolio, especially in the commercial segment, reported higher net interest income (a core component of a regional lender’s earnings), and benefited from higher fee-driven earnings in its portfolio. Since inflation in March accelerated to 3.3% due to the escalating war in the Middle East and an uptick in energy prices, there is a strong chance that the Federal Reserve will delay federal fund rate cuts going forward and therefore boost U.S. Bancorp’s net interest income even more. I see a risk profile that is skewed to the upside and confirm my buy rating following the bank's first-quarter report on Thursday. Data by YCharts Previous rating I rated shares of U.S. Bancorp a buy in January— A Solid Buy Case —despite (at the time) expectations of falling federal fund rates. Most importantly, since the inflation picture has recently changed quite a bit, and with it expectations for a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, the net interest income outlook for the regional lender has improved. In addition, U.S. Bancorp is seeing solid momentum in its fee business, which is rounding out the value proposition for this regional banking enterprise. USB beat analyst expectations for Q1 EPS The lender reported better-than-expected earnings for Q1'26 on Thursday: U.S. Bancorp published $1.18 per share in GAAP earnings (beating the estimate by $0.04 per share) and total revenues of $7.29B (which were about in line with estimates). Seeking Alpha Just like Bank of America, whose first-quarter results I covered here , U.S. Bancorp benefited from a strong lending environment and robust performance in the U.S. economy that allowed for the expansion of the bank's credit portfolio. U.S. Bancorp reported total net reve...
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European-American automaker Stellantis (STLA), which is plotting a turnaround of its business, has secured a five-year artificial intelligence deal with tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) “to enhance customer experiences.” However, the news failed to cheer investors, with the auto giant’s shares trading flat on Thursday morning. Stellantis, Microsoft Plan 100+ AI Initiatives Microsoft and Stellantis on T...
European-American automaker Stellantis (STLA), which is plotting a turnaround of its business, has secured a five-year artificial intelligence deal with tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) “to enhance customer experiences.” However, the news failed to cheer investors, with the auto giant’s shares trading flat on Thursday morning. Stellantis, Microsoft Plan 100+ AI Initiatives Microsoft and Stellantis on Thursday said they were expanding their long-standing relationship and plan to jointly develop more t
The Securities Association of China revised pay rules for brokerages, requiring longer-term performance assessments and stricter deferral arrangements. Photo: VCG China’s securities industry self-regulator has revised pay rules for brokerages, explicitly allowing firms to claw back performance-based compensation from former and retired employees. The updated guidelines, released Friday by the Secu...
The Securities Association of China revised pay rules for brokerages, requiring longer-term performance assessments and stricter deferral arrangements. Photo: VCG China’s securities industry self-regulator has revised pay rules for brokerages, explicitly allowing firms to claw back performance-based compensation from former and retired employees. The updated guidelines, released Friday by the Securities Association of China, require longer-term performance assessments and stricter deferral arrangements, as regulators move to curb excessive risk-taking and better align pay with long-term financial stability.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the naval blockade on Iranian ports will remain in full force and effect, even as the Middle Eastern country said the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open. Trump had ordered a blockade on Sunday as a retaliatory move, as Iran had not yet reopened the Strait of Hormuz at the time. The reopening of the passageway was one of the conditions of the fragile two-w...
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the naval blockade on Iranian ports will remain in full force and effect, even as the Middle Eastern country said the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open. Trump had ordered a blockade on Sunday as a retaliatory move, as Iran had not yet reopened the Strait of Hormuz at the time. The reopening of the passageway was one of the conditions of the fragile two-week ceasefire that is currently in effect. The U.S. president said the blockade will remain in force until their transaction with Iran "is 100% complete," adding that the process should be done quickly as most of the points were already negotiated. On Thursday, the U.S. Navy reportedly turned away 13 ships since its blockade of the Iranian ports, which started more than 24 hours earlier. On Wednesday, U.S. officials said Trump’s naval blockade—which has cut off Iran’s oil exports of approximately 1.5M barrels daily, worth roughly $140M—is intensifying pressure on Tehran to reach a deal. Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire on Thursday after the representatives of the two nations met in Washington on Tuesday. Dear readers: We recognize that politics often intersects with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on oil, Iran conflict Intraday Analysis: WTI And Brent Oil Bounce With U.S.-Iran News Still Awaited - What's Next? New Highs, Old Fears: Why Geopolitical Risk Still Matters In An All-Time High Market Energy Market Outlook Hinges On The Middle East Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels Oil slips as Trump signals Iran war may end soon, with weekend talks in view