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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does U.S. Bancorp (USB) have what it takes?

U.S. Bancorp's improved capital position, highlighted by a dividend hike and lower stress capital buffer, supports stronger shareholder returns and increased buybacks. The bank's robust CET1 ratio and substantial reserves provide a strong buffer, enhancing dividend security and resilience against economic downturns. USB benefits from a high proportion of fee-based revenue, insulating earnings from interest rate volatility and supporting steady growth.

USB boosts its dividend by 4% to 52 cents per share, with shares rising as investors applaud steady capital returns.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bancorp announces quarterly dividends.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB ) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference September 9, 2025 9:45 AM EDT Company Participants Gunjan Kedia - President, CEO & Director John Stern - Vice Chair & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jason Goldberg - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Jason Goldberg MD & Senior Equity Analyst Moving right along, very pleased to have U.S. Bank with us, from the company, Gunjan Kedia, CEO, who became CEO April of this year, so not that long ago; John Stern, Chief Financial Officer. Thank you for being with us.

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” —Barron's Weekly reported in October 2024. In a Barron's interview, Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi Wealth, said growing-dividends are tangible-benefits for shareholders and identify companies with strong balance-sheets. "Nobody can fake a dividend," he said.

ATLANTA & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liberis (Liberis US Inc.), a leading global embedded finance platform, today announced a new partnership with Elavon, a leading payments provider and subsidiary of U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB), to launch Quick Capital, a seamless funding solution for small businesses across the United States. This partnership will provide access to capital to more than 275,000 U.S. merchants, offering fast, flexible revenue-based financing from Liberis for eligible small businesses t.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does U.S. Bancorp (USB) have what it takes?

USB-A is an attractive, undervalued investment-grade preferred stock, outperforming peers in the long run. U.S. Bancorp's strong credit ratings, stable capital structure, and robust dividend coverage provide confidence in the safety of USB-A's distributions. USB-A offers a higher yield and better appreciation potential than comparable preferreds summarized in VRP, making it a compelling choice for income investors.

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the parent company of payment network Zelle for allegedly enabling fraud. James alleged that the company knew about ongoing fraud between 2017 and 2023 and did not take actionable steps to resolve it.