Seeking Clues to U.S. Bancorp (USB) Q1 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect U.S. Bancorp (USB) to report quarterly earnings of $0.99 per share, reflecting a 10$6.92 billion, up 3.6% from the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 1.7% lower in the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation by analysts [1][2] - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock [2] Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts estimate an 'Efficiency Ratio' of 60.9%, down from 66.4% a year ago [4] - 'Average Balances - Total earning assets' are expected to reach $614.98 billion, up from$596.14 billion in the same quarter last year [4] - 'Total nonperforming loans' are projected at $1.84 billion, compared to$1.74 billion a year ago [4] Additional Financial Metrics - 'Total nonperforming assets' are estimated at $1.87 billion, up from$1.79 billion last year [5] - The 'Leverage ratio' is expected to be 8.4%, compared to 8.1% a year ago [5] - 'Tier 1 Capital Ratio' is projected at 12.5%, up from 11.6% in the same quarter last year [5] Income Projections - 'Total Noninterest Income' is expected to be $2.80 billion, compared to$2.70 billion last year [6] - 'Net interest income (taxable-equivalent basis)' is projected at $4.13 billion, up from$4.02 billion in the same quarter last year [6] Revenue Breakdown - 'Mortgage banking revenue' is expected to reach $144.60 million, down from$166 million a year ago [7] - 'Other- noninterest income' is projected at $148.38 million, compared to$134 million last year [7] - 'Commercial products revenue' is expected to be $372.70 million, down from$388 million last year [8] - 'Service charges' are projected at $318.08 million, slightly up from$315 million a year ago [8] Stock Performance - U.S. Bancorp shares have decreased by 9% in the past month, compared to a 6.1% decline in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [8]