FrançaisAre analysts right about U.S. Bancorp (USB)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For U.S. Bancorp, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 40% were profitable, average return +10% (227 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (38% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oppenheimer | 36 | 53% | +19% |
| Wells Fargo | 23 | 48% | +16% |
| JP Morgan | 19 | 16% | -9% |
| Morgan Stanley | 19 | 32% | +1% |
| RBC Capital | 18 | 39% | +11% |
Valuation
Is U.S. Bancorp overvalued, and is it a good time to buy U.S. Bancorp right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: U.S. Bancorp's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | U.S. Bancorp | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 10.8 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 30% | 24% |
👉 U.S. Bancorp is valued in line with its sector (12.5 vs 14.0).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : U.S. Bancorp pays about $2.08/share/yr → 3.36% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is U.S. Bancorp a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on U.S. Bancorp (USB) is "Buy" (37 bullish, 4 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 40% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is U.S. Bancorp's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $69.00 (+11% vs $62.40), ranging from $66.00 to $77.00 (14 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on U.S. Bancorp?
Over 1 year, 40% of analyst targets on U.S. Bancorp were profitable, for an average return of +10% (across 227 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the U.S. Bancorp stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $69.00 within 12 months, i.e. +11% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $77.00, the most cautious $66.00.
What is the U.S. Bancorp stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $69.00, +11%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (40%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is U.S. Bancorp overvalued?
Its P/E is 12.5, forward P/E 10.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.