Summary
U.S. Bancorp reported a strong second quarter and first six months of 2026, with net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp increasing by 19.9% to $2.2 billion in Q2 2026 and by 17.0% to $4.1 billion for the first six months compared to the prior year periods. This growth was driven by a combination of higher net interest income and noninterest income, with the latter benefiting from the acquisition of BTIG. Average loans saw a robust increase of 7.1% in the quarter, supported by commercial, commercial real estate, and credit card loans, while average deposits grew by 2.4%, primarily in savings accounts. The company maintained stable credit quality, with a slight decrease in the allowance for credit losses to loans ratio and a notable 15.3% reduction in nonperforming assets. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans also improved slightly. Capital ratios remained strong, exceeding regulatory requirements, and the company returned significant capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The BTIG acquisition, completed on June 1, 2026, is expected to enhance fee revenue in the Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking segment.
Key Highlights
- 1Net income increased by 19.9% to $2.2 billion in Q2 2026 and by 17.0% to $4.1 billion for the first six months of 2026, year-over-year.
- 2Diluted earnings per share rose by 21.6% to $1.35 in Q2 2026 and by 18.2% to $2.53 for the first six months.
- 3Total net revenue grew by 10.1% to $7.7 billion in Q2 2026 and by 7.4% to $15.0 billion for the first six months.
- 4Noninterest income saw a significant increase of 13.7% in Q2 2026 and 9.8% for the first six months, boosted by the BTIG acquisition and improved fee revenue across categories.
- 5Average loans increased by 7.1% in Q2 2026, driven by commercial, commercial real estate, and credit card loans.
- 6Nonperforming assets decreased by 15.3% to $1.3 billion at June 30, 2026, indicating improved credit quality.
- 7Capital ratios remained strong, with Common Equity Tier 1 capital at 10.8% as of June 30, 2026, exceeding regulatory requirements.