10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2022

US BANCORP \DE\ Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2022

Filed August 4, 2022For Securities:USBUSB-PHUSB-PPUSB-PRUSB-PQUSB-PSUSB-PA

Summary

U.S. Bancorp's second quarter 2022 results show a mixed performance with increased net interest income driven by rising rates and higher loan/securities balances, but offset by a decline in noninterest income, particularly from mortgage banking activities. Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp decreased by 22.8% year-over-year to $1.53 billion ($0.99 per diluted share) due to higher noninterest expenses, which included significant merger and integration-related charges of $197 million for the pending MUFG Union Bank acquisition. The company is strategically positioned to benefit from the rising interest rate environment, as evidenced by the 9.5% increase in net interest income. However, investors should note the impact of acquisition-related expenses on profitability and the ongoing need to monitor the integration progress and its associated costs. The balance sheet remains solid, with total assets growing 5.2% year-over-year to $591.4 billion. Loans increased by 6.5% to $332.4 billion, reflecting growth across most loan categories, particularly commercial loans. Deposits also saw a modest increase of 2.4% to $467.1 billion. The company's capital ratios remain strong, exceeding regulatory "well-capitalized" requirements, although tangible common equity ratios have decreased compared to year-end 2021, partly due to the unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio driven by rising interest rates.

Financial Statements
Beta
Interest Expense$390.00M
Net Income$1.53B
EPS (Basic)$0.99
EPS (Diluted)$0.99
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.49B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.49B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp decreased 22.8% to $1.53 billion ($0.99 per diluted share) compared to the prior year.
  • 2Net interest income increased 9.5% to $3.46 billion, driven by higher average loan and investment securities balances and rising interest rates.
  • 3Noninterest income decreased 2.7% to $2.55 billion, primarily due to lower mortgage banking revenue and a decline in securities gains.
  • 4Noninterest expense increased 9.9% to $3.72 billion, impacted by $197 million in merger and integration-related charges for the MUFG Union Bank acquisition.
  • 5Total loans grew 6.5% to $332.4 billion, with commercial loans showing strong growth.
  • 6Total deposits increased 2.4% to $467.1 billion.
  • 7Common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 9.7%, exceeding regulatory requirements.
  • 8The pending acquisition of MUFG Union Bank is on track for expected closing in the second half of 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Bancorp reported a net income of $1.53 billion, or $0.99 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 22.8% compared to $1.98 billion, or $1.28 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021. This decline was primarily due to higher noninterest expenses, including $197 million in merger and integration-related charges for the MUFG Union Bank acquisition, and a decrease in noninterest income. However, net interest income saw a significant increase of 9.5% driven by higher interest rates and loan/securities balances.

The acquisition of MUFG Union Bank resulted in $197 million of merger and integration-related charges, which negatively impacted net income and diluted earnings per share by $0.10. The company expects regulatory approvals for the acquisition in the second half of 2022.

The increase in net interest income was primarily driven by higher average loan and investment securities balances, coupled with rising interest rates in the current year and a favorable yield curve impacting earning assets. These factors were partially offset by deposit pricing changes and lower loan fees related to PPP forgiveness.

U.S. Bancorp's capital ratios remain strong, exceeding regulatory "well-capitalized" requirements. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio was 9.7% at June 30, 2022. However, tangible common equity ratios have decreased compared to December 31, 2021, partly due to unrealized losses in the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio.

The company manages credit risk through well-defined policies, uniform underwriting criteria, and ongoing monitoring. The allowance for credit losses was $6.3 billion at June 30, 2022, and the provision for credit losses was $311 million for the quarter, reflecting loan growth and increasing economic uncertainty. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans outstanding were 0.20% for the quarter.