Street View: U.S. Bancorp's lowball strategy could rebuild investor trust

US Bancorp

17/10/2025 14:01

** American regional bank U.S. Bancorp USB.N posts an 18% rise in Q3 profit on Thursday, driven by a rebound in capital markets activity and stronger asset valuations that boosted fee income at the nation's fifth-largest bank

** Median PT of 25 brokerages covering the stock is $54 - as per data compiled by LSEG

SHINING FEE

** D.A. Davidson ("Buy," PT: $59) says "in our view, if the co continues to show stronger revenue growth that should help regain its premium valuation, which we believe is very achievable"

** Piper Sandler ("overweight," PT: $55) says by aiming low and beating expectations USB can rebuild investor trust which over time may shift focus from risks to strengths helping its strong performance be better reflected in its valuation

** BofA Global Research ("buy", PT: $55) says the update supports new CEO Gunjan Kedia's turnaround efforts and builds confidence that USB can meet its goals, including a 1.25% ROA (return on assets) and strong EPS growth in the coming years

** Citigroup ("buy," PT: $70) says encouraged by USB’s rising fee income and strong cost control, and expect this momentum to continue into 2026

 (Reporting by Kanishka Ajmera in Bengaluru)

 ((Kanishka.Ajmera@thomsonreuters.com))