Piper Sandler has recently raised US Bancorp (USB) stock to Overweight rating, as announced on January 13, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 2, 2025, DA Davidson had raised the stock from a Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $60 for USB stock. Raymond James also raised Outperform rating with a price target of $57. Additionally, Citigroup raised Buy rating on November 25, 2024, with a target price of $65. Deutsche Bank analysts, in their report published on October 24, 2024, also reduced Hold rating and set a price target of $51 for US Bancorp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
US Bancorp (USB) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, US Bancorp (USB) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $47.39 which represents a decrease of $-0.10 or -0.21% from the prior close of $47.49. The stock opened at $47.47 and touched a low of $46.85 during the day, reaching a high of $47.56. The volume of shares traded was 6.10 million falling short of the average volume of 8.19 million.
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USB Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, US Bancorp (USB) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -0.73% over the last five trades and -3.40% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 11.77%, and it has plunged by -7.15% in the previous three months. Currently, USB is trading at -1.20%, -3.29%, and 4.32% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, USB, a Financial sector stock, is trading -12.21% below its 52-week high but remains 25.34% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.06 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
US Bancorp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
US Bancorp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 18.85% and a profit margin of 14.19%, with a gross margin of 11.77%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, US Bancorp’s market capitalization stands at $73.93 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 12.51, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 9.74. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.75, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.43, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.20% of US Bancorp (USB)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 80.63%.
Notable insider trades include CHOSY JAMES L, Senior EVP and General Counsel at US Bancorp (USB), who sold 21451 shares on Feb 05 ’25, at $47.65 each, totaling $1.02 million. On Feb 06 ’25, Richard Jodi L, Vice Chair, sold 30000 shares for $47.59 each, amounting to $1.43 million. Additionally, on Feb 03 ’25, Stark Lisa R sold 3209 shares at $47.1 each, generating $0.15 million.
