U.S. Bancorp's 343rd-Ranked Trading Volume Amid Institutional Selling and Mixed Analyst Outlook as Earnings Beat Lifts Valuation

On August 14, 2025, U.S. Bancorp (USB) closed at $46.70, reflecting a 0.28% decline in after-hours trading. The stock saw a trading volume of $290 million, a 40.69% drop from the previous day, ranking it 343rd in market activity. Institutional investor Callan Family Office LLC reduced its stake by 41.5%, selling 15,293 shares to hold 21,517 shares valued at $908,000. The company reported Q2 earnings of $1.11 per share, exceeding estimates, with revenue rising 2.0% year-over-year to $7.06 billion.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed signals. Barclays and Royal Bank of Canada cut price targets to $56 and $50, respectively, while Raymond James upgraded the stock to “strong-buy.” USB’s consensus rating remains “Moderate Buy,” with a $52.55 average price target. The stock’s 52-week range of $35.18–$53.98 and a 4.4% dividend yield further anchor its valuation. Institutional ownership at 77.60% contrasts with a 25.22% reduction in insider holdings following an executive sale.

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