USB Dividend Yield 2026: U.S. Bancorp

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Data last updated: Aug 17, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 17, 2026): U.S. Bancorp (USB) pays a $2.08 annual dividend ($0.52 quarterly), yielding 3.18% at $65.42/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-30. 16 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.18%

Annual Dividend: $2.08 per share

Payout Ratio: 43.4%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-30

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 43

About U.S. Bancorp Dividend

U.S. Bancorp dividend income comes from one of the largest diversified banks in the United States, spanning corporate lending, payment services, wealth management, and consumer banking across more than 2,200 branches. The current yield stands at 3.18%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $2.08 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 30, 2026. With a beta of 0.977, USB tracks closely with the broader market, making it a fit for dividend investors who want income without outsized volatility.

Dividend Safety

U.S. Bancorp pays out 43.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). That level leaves meaningful room to absorb earnings pressure without forcing a cut, supported by a diversified revenue base spanning payment services, commercial lending, and fee-generating wealth management and fiduciary services. U.S. Bancorp dividend safety faces its most direct test from credit cycle sensitivity, as a bank's earnings can contract during periods of rising loan losses, which would compress the coverage cushion the current payout ratio provides.

U.S. Bancorp (USB) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past 14 years, U.S. Bancorp dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.6% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.50 to $2.04 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the rate calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 2.6% in 2024, a meaningful step down from the pace seen in earlier years.

U.S. Bancorp Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+2.8%	$1.88 (2022)	$2.04 (2025)
5-Year	+4.0%	$1.68 (2020)	$2.04 (2025)
10-Year	+7.3%	$1.01 (2015)	$2.04 (2025)

Is U.S. Bancorp a Good Dividend Stock?

USB fits dividend investors who want a moderate yield backed by a diversified, fee-generating banking business. At 3.18%, the current yield sits above its 5-year average of 2.93%, meaning income buyers get slightly more yield than the stock's recent norm. The moderate (2–4%) yield classification reflects a stock that prioritizes earnings retention alongside income. Sixteen consecutive years of dividend increases and a 43.4% payout ratio point to a business that has consistently grown its payment without stretching its finances. The trade-off: growth has slowed, with the 2024 increase coming in at just 2.6%, so investors gain income durability but accept a slower pace of future payment growth.

Recent U.S. Bancorp Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-30	$0.5200
2026-03-31	$0.5200
2025-12-31	$0.5200
2025-09-30	$0.5200
2025-06-30	$0.5000
2025-03-31	$0.5000
2024-12-31	$0.5000
2024-09-30	$0.5000
2024-06-28	$0.4900
2024-03-27	$0.4900

U.S. Bancorp Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.0400
2025	$2.0400
2024	$1.9800
2023	$1.9300
2022	$1.8800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does USB pay dividends?

Yes, U.S. Bancorp (USB) pays a $0.52 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 3.18%.

How often does U.S. Bancorp pay dividends?

U.S. Bancorp pays dividends quarterly. The most recent dividend was $0.52 per share, adding up to an annual rate of $2.08 per share at the current pace.

What is U.S. Bancorp's current dividend yield?

The current U.S. Bancorp dividend yield is 3.18%, above the stock's 5-year average yield of 2.93%. That gap means income investors are currently receiving more yield than the recent historical baseline.

Has U.S. Bancorp ever cut its dividend?

No year-over-year decline appears in the available dividend history from 2011 through 2025. The data window covers 14 years, and every annual total in that period is higher than the prior year.

How fast has U.S. Bancorp grown its dividend?

U.S. Bancorp has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.50 to $2.04 over that 14-year window.

Is U.S. Bancorp dividend safe?

The 43.4% payout ratio places U.S. Bancorp dividend safety in a moderate range, with meaningful earnings coverage remaining after the dividend is paid. The primary risk is a credit cycle downturn that compresses bank earnings and narrows that cushion.

What type of investor is U.S. Bancorp best suited for?

USB suits dividend investors who prioritize a moderate, growing income stream over maximum yield. Sixteen consecutive years of increases and a sub-50% payout ratio characterize a stock built for steady income rather than high current payouts.

How does U.S. Bancorp compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 3.18% is above USB's 5-year average of 2.93%. Investors buying at today's price are locking in a yield that is modestly higher than what the stock has typically offered over the past five years.

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