U.S. Bancorp May See 3% Net Interest Income Growth in 2025, But Regulatory Capital Goals May Limit Share Buyback Pace: Analyst
1. Goldman Sachs maintains Neutral rating on USB, lowers price forecast to $49. 2. USB's Q4 earnings per share of $1.07 beat expectations by $0.02. 3. Sales of $6.98 billion missed analyst estimates of $6.996 billion. 4. Projected loan growth may enhance net interest income in 2025. 5. Downside risks include slower revenue growth and regulatory cost increases.