U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) has delivered impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2024, demonstrating robust growth across several key indicators.
The Minneapolis-based financial institution reported a net income of $1.6 billion, a notable rise from the $1.3 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2024 and an increase from $1.4 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
The earnings per share also reflected this positive momentum, with diluted earnings per share rising to $0.97, up from $0.78 in the previous quarter.
This growth is underpinned by significant improvements in the bank's core financial metrics, including a net interest margin of 2.67% and a stable return on average assets of 0.98%.
Further analysis of U.S. Bancorp’s financials reveals an increase in average total loans by 1% and average total deposits by 2.2% on a linked quarter basis.
Additionally, the bank enjoyed a rise in noninterest income, which surged 4.3% from the previous quarter and 2.4% year-over-year when adjusted.
While the company’s net revenue for the quarter came in at $6,867 million, net interest income contributed $4,052 million on a taxable-equivalent basis.
Meanwhile, U.S. Bancorp effectively managed its expenses during the quarter, with noninterest expenses decreasing by 1.7% year over year.
In a testament to its strengthened capital resilience, U.S. Bancorp reported a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio of 10.3%, which is an improvement from the 10% reported in the first quarter of 2024 and the 9.1% reported in the second quarter of 2023.