NYSE:USBBanks
U.S. Bancorp (USB) Stock Stays Quiet Despite Stronger Profit Engine
U.S. Bancorp stock barely moved after the results, up just 0.2% to US$63.94, even though the bank reported one of its cleanest profit stories in years. Earnings per share reached US$1.35 for the quarter and net profit margins over the last year sat at 28.5%, with fee income and net interest income both contributing.
For short term traders, that muted share price shift may look like a non event. For long term investors, the focus is on a stronger profit engine, a 3.25% dividend yield and a P/E...