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Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.03 for the first quarter.
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Return on Tangible Common Equity: 17.5%.
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Operating Leverage: Positive operating leverage of 270 basis points year-over-year on an adjusted basis.
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Net Charge-Off Ratio: Improved modestly this quarter.
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Fee Income: Represents 41% of total net revenue.
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Payments Business Loan Balances: $42 billion in average loan balances.
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Total Purchase Volumes: $925 billion for the trailing 12-month period.
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Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital Ratio: Increased 20 basis points to 10.8%.
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Tangible Book Value Per Share: $25.64 at March 31, up 13.8% year-over-year.
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Total Average Deposits: Decreased 1.1% to $507 billion.
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Average Loans: $379 million, a modest increase of 0.9% on a linked quarter basis.
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Net Interest Income: $4.12 billion on a fully taxable equivalent basis.
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Non-Interest Income: $2.8 billion, an increase of 5.0% year-over-year.
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Non-Interest Expense: $4.2 billion, stable with adjusted non-interest expense in the fourth quarter.
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Non-Performing Assets Ratio: 0.5% at March 31.
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Allowance for Credit Losses: $7.9 billion or 2.07% of period-end loans.
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Share Repurchases: Completed $100 million during the quarter.
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Second Quarter 2025 Guidance: Net interest income expected to be $4.1 billion to $4.2 billion; non-interest income approximately $2.9 billion; non-interest expense $4.2 billion or lower.
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Full Year 2025 Guidance: Total net revenue growth estimated to be 3% to 5% compared to 2024; positive operating leverage greater than 200 basis points for the full year.
Release Date: April 16, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) reported earnings per share of $1.03 and a return on tangible common equity of 17.5% for the first quarter.
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The company achieved year-over-year positive operating leverage of 270 basis points on an adjusted basis.
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USB's credit quality and capital levels are strong, with an improved net charge-off ratio and continued capital building.
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The company has a diversified mix of fee-generating businesses, with fee income representing 41% of total net revenue.
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USB's payments business is a key growth area, with $42 billion in attractive average loan balances and a focus on affluent customers.
Negative Points
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The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, with ongoing discussions around tariffs and potential impacts on the business.
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USB's total average deposits decreased by 1.1% on a linked quarter basis, reflecting seasonal patterns and pricing discipline.
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The company's net interest income was relatively stable compared to the fourth quarter, indicating limited growth in this area.
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Non-interest income was impacted by seasonal declines in Payment Services and less favorable market conditions for Trust and Investment Management fees.
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USB's Merchant Acquiring business, while a differentiator, contributes just over 5% of total revenue and is undergoing a multiyear transformation.