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Mar 31, 2020

US Bancorp Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Net income decreased due to an increase in the provision for credit losses driven by the impact of COVID-19, despite revenue growth and expense management.

Key Takeaways

U.S. Bancorp reported a net income of $1,171 million for Q1 2020, a 31.1% decrease compared to Q1 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a significant increase in the provision for credit losses, reflecting the deteriorating economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, the company saw growth in noninterest income and managed its liquidity effectively.

Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp was $1,171 million, down 31.1% year-over-year.

Diluted earnings per common share were $0.72, compared to $1.00 in the first quarter of 2019.

Net revenue increased 3.5% year-over-year to $5,772 million.

Provision for credit losses increased to $993 million due to the economic impact of COVID-19.

Total Revenue
$5.75B
Previous year: $5.55B
+3.6%
EPS
$0.72
Previous year: $1
-28.0%
Efficiency Ratio
58%
Net Interest Margin
2.91%
ROA
0.95%
Cash and Equivalents
$46.8B
Previous year: $18.1B
+158.4%
Total Assets
$543B
Previous year: $476B
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other various factors.

Positive Outlook

  • Not available in the provided document.

Challenges Ahead

  • The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting U.S. Bancorp, its customers, counterparties, employees, and third-party service providers.
  • Continued deterioration in general business and economic conditions or turbulence in domestic or global financial markets could adversely affect U.S. Bancorp’s revenues and the values of its assets and liabilities.
  • Changes to statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies or practices could affect U.S. Bancorp in substantial and unpredictable ways.
  • U.S. Bancorp’s results could also be adversely affected by changes in interest rates; further increases in unemployment rates; deterioration in the credit quality of its loan portfolios or in the value of the collateral securing those loans.
  • U.S. Bancorp’s results could also be adversely affected by breaches in data security; failures to safeguard personal information; changes in customer behavior and preferences.