US Bancorp Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
U.S. Bancorp reported a net income of $2.3 billion and diluted earnings per common share of $1.45 for the first quarter of 2021. The results reflect improving economic conditions, increasing consumer confidence, and better-than-expected credit quality, leading to a release of reserves for credit losses.
Net revenue reached $5.5 billion, with net income at $2.3 billion.
Return on average assets stood at 1.69%, and return on average common equity was 19.0%.
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was reported at 9.9%, indicating strong liquidity.
Credit quality performed better than expected, resulting in the bank’s lowest net charge-off ratio in recent decades and a subsequent release of over a billion dollars in reserves for credit losses.
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Forward Guidance
U.S. Bancorp anticipates that the first quarter will represent the low point for net interest income, with potential for growth in subsequent quarters.