All Terrain Financial Advisors LLC trimmed its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB – Free Report) by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 95,284 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,698 shares during the period. U.S. Bancorp makes up about 1.6% of All Terrain Financial Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position. All Terrain Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in U.S. Bancorp were worth $4,357,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of USB. Brooklyn Investment Group grew its position in shares of U.S. Bancorp by 4.4% in the third quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 4,792 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $219,000 after purchasing an additional 201 shares in the last quarter. McAdam LLC grew its position in U.S. Bancorp by 2.5% in the third quarter. McAdam LLC now owns 8,503 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $389,000 after acquiring an additional 209 shares during the period. Covestor Ltd grew its position in U.S. Bancorp by 15.2% in the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,741 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $80,000 after acquiring an additional 230 shares during the period. Valmark Advisers Inc. grew its position in U.S. Bancorp by 2.9% in the second quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. now owns 8,707 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $346,000 after acquiring an additional 242 shares during the period. Finally, Phillips Wealth Planners LLC grew its position in U.S. Bancorp by 2.1% in the third quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC now owns 12,056 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $593,000 after acquiring an additional 243 shares during the period. 77.60% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
U.S. Bancorp Trading Down 0.3 %
Shares of USB stock traded down $0.16 on Tuesday, reaching $53.47. 379,984 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,324,909. The stock has a market cap of $83.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $47.81 and a two-hundred day moving average of $44.15. U.S. Bancorp has a 1-year low of $36.49 and a 1-year high of $53.93.
U.S. Bancorp declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Thursday, September 12th that allows the company to repurchase $5.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the financial services provider to buy up to 7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
U.S. Bancorp Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 15th. Investors of record on Monday, September 30th were issued a $0.50 dividend. This is an increase from U.S. Bancorp’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.49. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.74%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 30th. U.S. Bancorp’s dividend payout ratio is currently 61.16%.
Insider Activity at U.S. Bancorp
In other U.S. Bancorp news, insider Jodi L. Richard sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.03, for a total value of $1,225,750.00. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 129,790 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,363,603.70. This trade represents a 16.15 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.23% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts recently weighed in on USB shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered U.S. Bancorp from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $51.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Thursday, October 24th. Royal Bank of Canada set a $53.00 price target on U.S. Bancorp in a report on Thursday, October 17th. DA Davidson raised their price target on U.S. Bancorp from $49.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Evercore ISI raised their price objective on shares of U.S. Bancorp from $51.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of U.S. Bancorp from $60.00 to $62.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $52.02.
About U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp, a financial services holding company, provides various financial services to individuals, businesses, institutional organizations, governmental entities, and other financial institutions in the United States. It operates through Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking; Consumer and Business Banking; Payment Services; and Treasury and Corporate Support segments.
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