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U.S. Bancorp: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 16 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue and earnings rose year over year: Total net revenue was $7,712 million, up 10.1% from a year earlier. Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp rose 19.9% to $2,177 million. Source
  • Operating leverage of 4.0 points: Total net revenue excluding securities gains rose 9.9% while noninterest expense rose 5.9%, a 4.0 percentage point difference the release calls operating leverage. Source
  • Fee revenue rose across all categories: Total fee revenue was $3,374 million, up 13.2% from a year earlier. Securities losses were $49 million. Source
  • Average loans grew 7.1% year over year: Average total loans were $405,481 million, up $27.0 billion from a year earlier, with growth in commercial, commercial real estate and credit card loans. Source
  • Nonperforming assets declined: Nonperforming assets were $1,346 million, down from $1,528 million in the first quarter and $1,680 million a year earlier. The ratio to loans plus ORE was 0.33%. Source
  • CET1 ratio held at 10.8%: The Basel III standardized CET1 ratio was 10.8%, unchanged from March 31 and up from 10.7% a year earlier. All regulatory capital ratios remain above well-capitalized requirements. Source
  • BTIG adds capital markets businesses: The acquisition of Condor Trading LP and its subsidiaries adds institutional equity sales and trading, equity capital markets, electronic trading and M&A advisory. Source

“Second quarter results were strong, with record net revenue of $7.7 billion driving diluted earnings per share of $1.35, up 22% year-over-year, and return on tangible common equity of 18.7%.”

Gunjan Kedia, CEO, U.S. Bancorp

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Acquisition of BTIG completed, effective June 1, 2026. The prior release listed the acquisition as pending. Source
  • New: Gunjan Kedia is titled Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The prior release gave the title Chief Executive Officer. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue and earnings rose year over year: Total net revenue was $7,712 million, up 10.1% from a year earlier. Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp rose 19.9% to $2,177 million. Source
  • Operating leverage of 4.0 points: Total net revenue excluding securities gains rose 9.9% while noninterest expense rose 5.9%, a 4.0 percentage point difference the release calls operating leverage. Source
  • Net interest income grew on loans: Net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis rose 7.5% from a year earlier and 2.2% from the first quarter, attributed to loan growth, earning asset mix and fixed asset repricing. Source

Business segments

  • Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking rose: Net income of $1,530 million rose 30.3% year over year. Total net revenue growth reflected BTIG and higher fee revenue across most categories. Source
  • Consumer and Business Banking earnings eased: Net income of $589 million was down 4.4% from a year earlier, with income before provision and taxes roughly flat. The provision rose on loan sales completed in the prior year. Source
  • Payment Services income declined: Net income of $225 million fell 17.3% from the first quarter and 4.3% from a year earlier. Noninterest expense rose 10.9% year over year. Source
  • Treasury and Corporate Support loss narrowed: The segment recorded a net loss of $167 million, against $352 million in the first quarter. Noninterest expense fell to $189 million from $297 million. Source

“Credit quality continues to improve. We enter the second half of the year with a favorable economic backdrop and strong momentum, supported by our diversified business mix, interconnected franchise, and disciplined execution.”

Gunjan Kedia, CEO, U.S. Bancorp

Fee revenue and products

  • Fee revenue rose across all categories: Total fee revenue was $3,374 million, up 13.2% from a year earlier. Securities losses were $49 million. Source
  • Capital markets revenue rose on BTIG: Capital markets revenue was $512 million, up 62.5% year over year, with BTIG contributing after the acquisition and client derivative activity also higher. Source
  • Trust fees grew on business growth: Trust and investment management fees rose 11.7% to $785 million. Card revenue rose 5.3% to $435 million on higher sales volume. Source
  • Elavon expanded its payments platform: Elavon expanded its All-In-One platform across North America for hospitality, healthcare and retail. It combines payment acceptance, point-of-sale software and operations on Android-based devices. Source

Costs and margin

  • Noninterest expense rose with BTIG: Noninterest expense was $4,428 million, up 5.9%. The release cites about $84 million of BTIG expense, with higher compensation, technology and marketing spend also contributing. Source
  • Margin reflected loans and asset mix: The company attributed the margin increase to the combined effects of loan growth, improved earning asset mix and fixed asset repricing. Source
  • Efficiency ratio improved to 57.1%: The efficiency ratio was 57.1%, against 58.2% in the first quarter and 59.2% a year earlier. Return on tangible common equity was 18.7%, against 17.0% in the first quarter. Source
  • Tax rate on taxable-equivalent basis: The tax rate was 20.5% on a taxable-equivalent basis, or 19.7% effective. The rate a year earlier was 21.6% on a taxable-equivalent basis. Source

“We remain focused on delivering sustainable growth, attractive returns, and long-term value for shareholders.”

Gunjan Kedia, CEO, U.S. Bancorp

Loans and deposits

  • Average loans grew 7.1% year over year: Average total loans were $405,481 million, up $27.0 billion from a year earlier, with growth in commercial, commercial real estate and credit card loans. Source
  • Commercial loans led the growth: Total commercial loans rose 14.1% year over year and 5.0% on the linked quarter, led by corporate loans and loans to financial institutions. Source
  • Card loans rose on sales volume: Credit card loans rose 8.4% year over year. The release attributes the growth to higher sales volumes. Source
  • Deposits up 2.4%, flat on quarter: Average total deposits were $515,080 million, up 2.4% from a year earlier and flat from the first quarter. Time deposits fell 18.4% year over year. Source

Credit quality and provisions

  • Nonperforming assets declined: Nonperforming assets were $1,346 million, down from $1,528 million in the first quarter and $1,680 million a year earlier. The ratio to loans plus ORE was 0.33%. Source
  • Net charge-off ratio improved to 0.53%: Net charge-offs were $536 million. Lower commercial charge-offs were partly offset by higher commercial real estate charge-offs. Source
  • Provision fell from the first quarter: The provision was $538 million, against $576 million in the first quarter. It rose 7.4% year over year on loan growth. Source
  • Allowance held near $8.0 billion: The allowance for credit losses was $7,979 million, or 1.94% of period-end loans, against $7,977 million in the first quarter. Coverage of nonperforming loans was 612%. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio held at 10.8%: The Basel III standardized CET1 ratio was 10.8%, unchanged from March 31 and up from 10.7% a year earlier. All regulatory capital ratios remain above well-capitalized requirements. Source
  • Equity rose on BTIG share issuance: Shareholders' equity was $67.4 billion. Book value per common share was $38.91 and tangible book value per share was $30.04. Source
  • Buybacks continued under $5.0 billion authorization: Repurchases continued under the $5.0 billion authorization, including those tied to stock-based compensation plans. Ending shares outstanding were 1,558 million. Source
  • Dividend held at $0.52 per share: Dividends declared were $0.52 per common share, unchanged from the first quarter and up from $0.50 a year earlier. Source

Strategy and acquisition

  • BTIG adds capital markets businesses: The acquisition of Condor Trading LP and its subsidiaries adds institutional equity sales and trading, equity capital markets, electronic trading and M&A advisory. Source
  • BTIG ranks among top equity brokers: BTIG, founded in 2005, ranks among the top 10 U.S. brokers for high-touch equity trading. It has taken part in more than 1,350 investment banking transactions since 2015. Source

Coming up, as management said on 16 July 2026

  • BTIG expected to deepen client ties: Management said the BTIG completion enhances capital markets capabilities and adds to work on deepening client relationships. No dated milestone was given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source2.79%
Net interest income Source$4,387 million (taxable-equivalent)
Loans Source$405,481 million average total loans
Loan growth Source3.0% linked quarter; 7.1% year over year
Deposits Source$515,080 million average total deposits
Provision for credit losses Source$538 million
Net charge-offs Source$536 million; ratio 0.53%
Nonperforming assets Source$1,346 million
CET1 ratio Source10.8%
Efficiency ratio Source57.1%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management continues to monitor economic uncertainty from interest rates, inflationary pressures including geopolitical events, and factors affecting corporate and consumer borrowers. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.