U.S. Bancorp’s 0.48B Volume Ranks 248th as Stock Climbs 1.84% Amid Institutional Shifts and Analyst Divergence

On August 13, 2025, U.S. Bancorp (USB) traded with a volume of $0.48 billion, ranking 248th in market activity. The stock closed higher by 1.84% amid mixed institutional activity and analyst updates.

Institutional investors reshaped their holdings in the quarter. Nuveen LLC established a new position of 3.27 million shares, while GAMMA Investing LLC significantly increased its stake by 4,160.7%. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position by 1.7%, now owning 141.23 million shares. Analysts revised price targets, with Oppenheimer raising its target to $67 and TD Cowen initiating coverage with a $60 target. Evercore ISI and Goldman Sachs also adjusted guidance, reflecting divergent views on the stock’s potential.

Financial performance showed resilience. USB reported Q2 EPS of $1.11, exceeding estimates, with $7.06 billion in revenue. The bank maintained a 4.5% annualized dividend yield, supported by a 47.85% payout ratio. However, insider transactions included a 25.22% reduction in shares by EVP Souheil Badran, highlighting mixed signals from internal stakeholders.

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