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U.S. Bancorp’s (USB) first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (excluding the impacts of notable items) of $1.03 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 99 cents. The bottom line increased 14.4% from the prior-year quarter.Results have benefited from lower expenses and higher non-interest income. Also, a rise in net interest income (NII) and strong capital position were tailwinds. However, a decline in deposits was concerning.Net income (GAAP basis) attributable to U.S. Bancorp was $1.72 billion, up 29.6% ...

Fifth Third Bancorp FITB will release its first-quarter financial results before the opening bell on Thursday, April 17. Analysts expect the bank to report quarterly earnings at 70 cents per share. Fifth Third Bancorp projects quarterly revenue of $2.16 billion, compared to $2.1 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro. On April 7, Baird analyst David George upgraded Fifth Third Bancorp from Neutral to Outperform. With the recent buzz around Fifth Third, some investors may also be eyeing ...

Considering buying USB stock? Here's what analysts think: Read This Next: U.S. Bancorp USB will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the opening bell on Wednesday, April 16. Analysts expect the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company to report quarterly earnings at 98 cents per share, up from 78 cents per share in the year-ago period. U.S. Bancorp projects to report quarterly revenue at $6.91 billion, compared to $6.68 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro. On Monday, U. ...

Given everything that's happening with tariffs, you'd be forgiven for thinking that banks were looking at a pretty dour outlook right now. Not necessarily, at least according to Unity Bancorp (NASDAQ: UNTY ). This small NewI like to take a long term, buy-and-hold approach to investing, with a bias toward stocks that can sustainably post high quality earnings. Mostly found in the dividend and income section. Blog about various US/Canadian stocks at 'The Compound Investor', and predominantly UK names on 'The ...

RADNOR, Pa., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against The Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp”) (NASDAQ: TBBK) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Bancorp securities between January 25, 2024, and March 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is May 16, 2025. CONTACT KESS ...

Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NECB ) was one of the top bank stocks of 2024. At one point in November of last year, its share price was up 75% on the year. The stock pulled back significantly inI have been involved in the financial world for over 20 years with experience as an advisor, teacher, and writer. I am a full believer in the free-market system and that financial markets are efficient with most stocks reflecting their real current value. The best opportunities for profits on individual ...

Analysts on Wall Street project that Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.70 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 7.9% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $2.14 billion, increasing 1.8% from the same quarter last year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 1.1% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial es ...

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