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U.S. Bancorp

With assets of around $680 billion, U.S. Bancorp is one of the largest regional banks in the us with its footprint in 26 states. The bank's branch network is mostly in the midwestern and western markets. U.S. Bancorp has a comprehensive product set, with offerings in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, mortgages, payment services, trust, and wealth services.

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US 뱅코프(NYSE:USB)는 1월 16일 목요일 개장 전 4분기 재무 실적을 발표할 예정이다.

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U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/usb/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, Jan. 16</a>.
Analysts expect the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share, up from 49 cents per share in the year-ago period. U.S. Bancorp projects quarterly revenue of $6.99 billion, compared to $6.73 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 16, the company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.03, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 99 cents.
U.S. Bancorp shares fell 0.4% to close at $48.52 on Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $66 to $62 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 86%.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $58 to $60 on Jan. 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Michael Rose upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target of $57 on Dec. 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Compass Point analyst David Rochester maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $49 to $60 on Dec. 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $52 to $58 on Dec. 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying USB stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think:
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U.S. Bancorp Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Analysts at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/truist-securities">Truist Securities</a> initiated coverage on 24 large-cap, regional, and trust banks, as well as credit card companies. They anticipate strong earnings growth over the next two years, projecting an annual increase of 12-15% fueled by factors like improving loan growth, a steeper yield curve, and ample capital for expansion.
What Happened: Forecasting a favorable environment for banks in 2025 and 2026, the analysts at Truist foresee a less stringent regulatory environment, with more clarity and flexibility for banks regarding mergers and acquisitions, and the deployment of excess capital.
The note highlighted that the banking stocks were de-rated during the first two years of Trump 1.0 because the yield curve was flattened and late-cycle macro concerns surfaced, even as the administration enacted bank-friendly tax reform and regulatory tailoring. However, according to the brokerage, a little Fed easing and a steeper curve are necessary for the stocks to be re-rated and two rate cuts are expected in 2025, as hinted by Fed during their December meeting. 
According to Truist, while bank valuations have increased, they remain relatively attractive compared to historical levels. They currently trade at a price-to-book value (P/TBV) below their post-financial crisis average, and at a significant discount to the broader market. The note adds that given the current market valuations, bank stocks appear undervalued relative to the S&amp;P 500.
However, despite Truist beliefs that the sector offers attractive opportunities, careful stock selection is crucial according to them. &#8220;While we're not at &#8216;close your eyes and buy ‘em levels,&#8217; we still see attractive opportunities across the sector and view stock selection as increasingly important,&#8221; the note said.
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Why It Matters: Truist&#8217;s coverage on 24 financial stocks is spread across three subgroups namely, large-cap, regional, and trust banks, which is initiated with a positive outlook.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Large-Cap Banks</h3>
The research note examines long-term investment potential of large U.S. banks as these institutions possess significant advantages, including, &#8220;embedded offense&#8221; with the presence of strong existing businesses and customer relationships.
It also anticipates cyclical tailwinds and capital leverage for such banks given a favorable economic environment and the ability to effectively utilize capital for growth.
These factors position large U.S. banks to achieve organic growth by the expansion of core businesses, double-digit earnings growth and an attractive returns on equity.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Large Cap Banks</td>
<td>Rating</td>
<td>Price Target</td>
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<tr>
<td>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>US Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Banks And Cards</h3>
Truist also initiated coverage on 14 regional financial companies outlining three key strategies for regional banks to remain competitive.
<ul>
<li>Differentiated Growth: Focus on unique and sustainable growth opportunities.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Disciplined Capital Allocation: Efficiently deploy capital to support growth and enhance shareholder value.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Adapt to changing market conditions, including interest rates, yield curve shifts, loan and deposit growth, and commercial real estate market dynamics.</li>
</ul>
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<td>Regional Banks</td>
<td>Rating</td>
<td>Price Target</td>
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<td>Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Citizens Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Comerica Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$2,303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Regions Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$25</td>
</tr>
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</table>
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<td>Cards</td>
<td>Rating</td>
<td>Price Target</td>
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<td>Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Capital One Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Discover Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trust Banks And Capital Markets</h3>
Truist anticipates gradual interest rate decreases, the eventual end of quantitative tightening, and a healthy economy and capital markets providing a competitive landscape to trust banks.
According to the analysts, investors should prioritize stocks with the potential for sustained operating leverage. Which is the ability to increase profitability significantly with relatively small increases in revenue. And stocks with strong capital returns, with high levels of income through dividends and share buybacks.
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<td>Trust Banks And Capital Markets</td>
<td>Rating</td>
<td>Price Target</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Northern Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>State Street (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$106</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Yield Curve Normalization, Cheap Valuation, EPS Growth To Boost Banks In 2025: Truist Initiates Coverage On These 14 Regional Names

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) has been analyzed by 17 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $58.24, a high estimate of $65.00, and a low estimate of $51.00. Observing a 7.71% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $54.07. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736276417_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive U.S. Bancorp. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rose</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rochester</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt O'Connor</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to U.S. Bancorp. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of U.S. Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of U.S. Bancorp's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into U.S. Bancorp's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on U.S. Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About U.S. Bancorp</h2>
With assets of around $680 billion, U.S. Bancorp is one of the largest regional banks in the us with its footprint in 26 states. The bank's branch network is mostly in the midwestern and western markets. U.S. Bancorp has a comprehensive product set, with offerings in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, mortgages, payment services, trust, and wealth services.
<h3>Key Indicators: U.S. Bancorp's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining U.S. Bancorp's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.39% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: U.S. Bancorp's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 23.43%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): U.S. Bancorp's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.15%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): U.S. Bancorp's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.23%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: U.S. Bancorp's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.51, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
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In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Demystifying U.S. Bancorp: Insights From 17 Analyst Reviews

Truist Securities analyst John McDonald initiates coverage on U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $54.

Truist Securities Initiates Coverage On U.S. Bancorp with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $54

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintains U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $57 to $61.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on U.S. Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $61

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>517</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>488</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>325</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>297</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$545.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>387</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1636 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 10823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 204 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $151.0 per contract. There were 4063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2624 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SAN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAN#NYSE">SAN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 517 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 29 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.1K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 10417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 325 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 479 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.9K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 5770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $287.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.8K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 16450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $545.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 85 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 375 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski maintains U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $66 to $62.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on U.S. Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $62

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges upgraded the rating for Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) from Sell to Buy and raised the price target from $77 to $140. Cloudflare shares closed at $107.68 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NET/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale upgraded Maximus, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMS#NYSE">MMS</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $90 price target. Maximus shares closed at $74.65 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MMS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter upgraded U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $58 to $60. U.S. Bancorp shares closed at $47.83 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar upgraded the rating for Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and raised the price target from $1375 to $1450. Mettler-Toledo Intl shares closed at $1,223.68 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella upgraded Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight but lowered the price target from $91 to $84. Edison Intl shares closed at $79.84 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EIX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Pre-Market Outlook

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DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter upgrades U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $58 to $60.

DA Davidson Upgrades U.S. Bancorp to Buy, Raises Price Target to $60

Viking Global Investors, the $27 billion investment giant led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/0001103804/viking-global-investors-lp">Ole Andreas Halvorsen</a>, is making waves with bold bets in the financial sector. 
Known for its disciplined, long-term approach, Viking&#8217;s allocation to finance surged from 16.54% in the second quarter to 25.58% in the third quarter. At the heart of this strategy are three standout financial stocks: U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Progressive Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Bancorp: A Core Holding</h2>
Topping Viking's portfolio with a 5.6% allocation, U.S. Bancorp represents a significant long-term bet. Viking increased its position by 32.33% in Q3, bringing its total to 33.6 million shares worth $1.54 billion. 
Despite a rocky year with shares down 10.36% year-to-date, Halvorsen's confidence signals a belief in the bank's resilience and growth potential as it navigates a challenging interest rate environment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Visa: Swiping For Gains</h2>
Visa accounts for 3.51% of Viking&#8217;s portfolio, reflecting its faith in the payment giant's global dominance. 
With shares up an impressive 22.34% year-to-date, Visa&#8217;s consistent performance and robust payment volumes make it a reliable growth engine. 
Halvorsen's decision to initiate a new position in Visa underscores its role as a cornerstone in Viking's pivot to finance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Progressive: Betting On Insurance Innovation</h2>
Progressive Corp rounds out Viking&#8217;s top three financial holdings with a 3.22% allocation, despite trimming its stake by 13% last quarter. 
Shares have soared 48.77% year-to-date, driven by the insurer's innovative underwriting practices and superior profitability metrics. Viking's continued investment highlights its belief in Progressive's ability to maintain a competitive edge in the insurance market.
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Halvorsen&#8217;s strategy reflects a calculated shift toward financials at a time of heightened market volatility. With banks like U.S. Bancorp poised for a rebound, Visa thriving in a cashless world, and Progressive outperforming with precision underwriting, Viking Global is banking on these leaders to deliver outsized returns.
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Viking Global's Bullish Bets: Top 3 Financial Stocks Powering Its Portfolio

U.S. Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.92 million shares sold short, which is 1.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>U.S. Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735314320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for U.S. Bancorp has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing U.S. Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, U.S. Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.04%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into U.S. Bancorp's Recent Short Interest

In the latest quarter, 16 analysts provided ratings for U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for U.S. Bancorp, presenting an average target of $57.38, a high estimate of $65.00, and a low estimate of $51.00. This current average reflects an increase of 9.36% from the previous average price target of $52.47. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734642014_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of U.S. Bancorp by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rose</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rochester</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt O'Connor</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Mayo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
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<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
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<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
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<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to U.S. Bancorp. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of U.S. Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of U.S. Bancorp's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of U.S. Bancorp's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on U.S. Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know U.S. Bancorp Better</h2>
With assets of around $680 billion, U.S. Bancorp is one of the largest regional banks in the us with its footprint in 26 states. The bank's branch network is mostly in the midwestern and western markets. U.S. Bancorp has a comprehensive product set, with offerings in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, mortgages, payment services, trust, and wealth services.
<h3>Breaking Down U.S. Bancorp's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, U.S. Bancorp faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.39% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 23.43%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): U.S. Bancorp's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.15%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): U.S. Bancorp's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.23%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: U.S. Bancorp's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.51, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Where U.S. Bancorp Stands With Analysts

Raymond James analyst Michael Rose upgrades U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $57 price target.

Raymond James Upgrades U.S. Bancorp to Outperform, Announces $57 Price Target

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Shares of banking companies are trading lower amid overall market sympathy following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

Compass Point analyst David Rochester maintains U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $49 to $60.

Compass Point Maintains Buy on U.S. Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $60

In the current market session, U.S. Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) stock price is at $52.34, after a 0.81% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 9.93%, and in the past year, by 33.93%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Evaluating U.S. Bancorp P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 13.02 in the Banks industry, U.S. Bancorp Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 16.24. Shareholders might be inclined to think that U.S. Bancorp Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733240742_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for U.S. Bancorp

Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers maintains U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $52 to $58.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on U.S. Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $58

The regional banking sector has spent much of the last two years making headlines for all the wrong reasons. <a href="https://www.fdic.gov/resources/resolutions/bank-failures/in-brief/2023">Bank failures</a> like Silicon Valley, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank rocked the sector, and the SPDR Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) dropped more than 40% at the end of 2023.
Investors remained on edge to start 2024 following another pair of failures, but the sector has rebounded following the Federal Reserve's rate-cut strategy and the 2024 U.S. presidential election results.
The incoming Trump administration is expected to replace several top regulators, such as Linda Khan (at the FTC), Rohit Chopra (CFPB), and Gary Gensler (SEC), which could create an atmosphere for more mergers and acquisitions through less stringent regulation.
Regional banks stand to be some of the biggest beneficiaries of this attitude change, and KRE has already jumped 18% in the last month.
Let&#8217;s take a look at five of the most promising regional bank stocks to buy ahead of the new crop of regulators.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How We Narrowed It Down to Six Stocks to Buy</h2>
Looser capital guidelines and diminished regulatory scrutiny will benefit plenty of firms in the finance sector. We trimmed our regional bank stock list down to five based on the following criteria:
<ul>
<li>Beneficiary of Relaxed Deregulation &#8211; Several banking rules involving capital requirements (like Basel III) and liquidity standards could be relaxed during a second Trump admin, in addition to a more friendly M&amp;A environment. Regional banks can't meet these requirements as efficiently as larger national banks, so deregulation often benefits smaller banks.</li>
<li>Valuation Metrics &#8211; The banks on our list have affordable stocks compared to their sector peers based on metrics like Price-to-Earnings (P/E), Price-to-Sales (P/S), and Price-to-Book (P/B) rates.</li>
<li>Dividend Yield &#8211; If you own bank stocks, you want to be compensated with stock price appreciation and dividend income. These regional banks all pay higher dividend yields than the industry average.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Six Regional Banks to Buy</h2>
Based on the above criteria, here are five regional bank stocks to consider adding to your portfolio before a second Trump administration, and its new crop of top regulators, sets up shop in Washington.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</h3>
US Bancorp&#8217;s roots date back to the Civil War when it was awarded the 24th national bank charter of the United States. Today, it&#8217;s one of the largest regional banks in the United States, with a market cap of over $83 billion and 68,000 employees. USB shares have lagged in 2024, with a 23% year-to-date gain compared to 30% from KRE, but looser regulations could be a tailwind as the bank <a href="https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/company-blog/article-library/us-bancorp-completes-acquisition-of-union-bank.html">acquired MUFG Union Bank</a> in 2022 to expand operations into California, Oregon, and Washington. The stock has reasonable fundamental metrics like a 16.5 P/E ratio and 1.97 P/S ratio and pays a 3.73% dividend yield.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="395" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-1024x395.png" alt="" class="wp-image-670667" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB.png 1364w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</h3>
KeyCorp has a market cap under $20 billion and less reach than bigger regional banks like US Bancorp, but the stock makes our list thanks to a combination of good value, high dividend yield, and potential growth from deregulation. The bank has two segments: Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking, with the commercial wing focused on small and mid-size business services. KeyBanc Capital Markets is the company's M/A wheelhouse, having negotiated more than 500 clients on mergers in the mid-size business space. KEY stock has the highest P/E ratio of banks on our list at 19.4 but rewards shareholders with a 4.17% dividend yield, and its P/B rate is bottom third in the sector at 1.3.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regions Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</h3>
Regions Financial doesn't have a hundred-plus-year history like US Bancorp or KeyCorp, but it does offer a variety of banking and wealth management services to clients across the southern region. RF shares have actually outperformed KRE so far in 2024 (42% vs 30%), and its debt/equity level of 0.35 is the lowest of our selections, indicating a well-capitalized bank poised to benefit from more risk-taking. The stock pays a 3.66% dividend yield with a 13.4 P/E ratio and 1.48 P/B ratio.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Truist Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</h3>
Formed during the merger of SunTrust Bank and BB&amp;T Corp, Truist Financial is the second-largest regional bank on our list, and one of the reasons is that KRE is up more than 30% this year. TFC shares have matched the regional banking ETF performance almost penny for penny in 2024, but the stock remains well below its 2022 all-time high. Truist has the lowest P/B ratio on our list at 1.08, pays a 4.36% dividend yield, and recently sold off its insurance and asset management subsidiaries to improve its liquidity and capitalization situation. Truist mainly serves states east of the Mississippi River but plans to expand operations in the Sun Belt. These plans could benefit from increased M/A activity and deregulation in the next few years.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</h3>
M&amp;T Bank (which stands for Manufacturers and Traders) is one of the nation&#8217;s oldest banks, with predecessors tracing back as far as 1856. MTB has a $36 billion market cap and pays a 2.45% dividend, the lowest on our list but easily sustained by the company's income. The stock has been one of 2024's biggest success stories, posting an astonishing 60% gain in 2024, which doubled the regional banking ETF. Following the bank's strong October earnings report, more gains could be on the horizon, causing many analysts to upgrade their ratings and price targets. M&amp;T Bank has a 16.3 P/E ratio and a 1.4 P/B ratio, and its net profit margin of 18.7 is bested only by Regions Financial.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Discover Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)&nbsp;</h3>
Discover Financial has been linked with Capital One since the latter announced intentions to purchase the former for $35 billion in February. However, the deal has been in limbo since New York regulators began investigating the acquisition for possible antitrust violations. DFS shares traded in a tight range from July until the week of the election, but both DFS and COF stocks immediately gapped up on the Wednesday following Trump's victory. Investors anticipate the deal going through in a less harsh regulatory environment, so DFS shares could continue to rally in the weeks ahead.
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6 Regional Bank Stocks to Buy Before Trump Names New SEC Leadership

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Loop Capital cut the price target for Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMG#NASDAQ">WMG</a>) from $38 to $35. Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould maintained a Hold rating. Warner Music shares closed at $31.85 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>DA Davidson raised the price target for Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) from $71 to $78. DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintained a Neutral rating. Helen of Troy shares closed at $69.92 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HELE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen boosted Domino&#8217;s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) price target from $475 to $515. TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles maintained a Buy rating. Domino&#8217;s shares settled at $453.35 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity boosted MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) price target from $300 to $510. Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintained a Buy rating. MicroStrategy shares closed at $421.88 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) price target from $55 to $75. B of A Securities analyst Mariana Perez maintained a Buy rating. Palantir shares closed at $64.35 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird boosted Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) price target from $175 to $215. Baird maintained a Neutral rating on the stock. Wix shares closed at $217.20 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut the price target for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACM#NYSE">ACM</a>) from $400 to $320. Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Baxter downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight. HCA Healthcare shares settled at $324.93 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HCA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup boosted U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) price target from $49 to $65. Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. U.S. Bancorp shares closed at $52.49 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wedbush increased the price target for Salesforce, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) from $325 to $375. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating. Salesforce shares closed at $342.02 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson boosted The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) price target from $160 to $209. DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Procter &amp; Gamble shares closed at $176.28 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives upgraded the rating for Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and announced a $190 price target. Snowflake shares closed at $167.44 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser upgraded The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $160 to $209. Procter &amp; Gamble shares closed at $176.28 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Andrew Rosivach upgraded the rating for Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JLL#NYSE">JLL</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform and announced a $353 price target. Jones Lang LaSalle shares closed at $263.27 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JLL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz upgraded U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) from Neutral to Buy and boosted the price target from $49 to $65. U.S. Bancorp shares closed at $52.49 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Robert Cox upgraded the rating for W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $69 price target. WR Berkley shares closed at $62.27 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WRB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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US 뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/usb/earnings">1월 16일 목요일 개장 전</a> 4분기 재무 실적을 발표할 예정이다.
애널리스트들은 미네소타주 미니애폴리스에 본사를 둔 US 뱅코프의 주당순이익은 1.05달러로 전년 동기 49센트보다 증가할 것으로 예상한다. 또한 <a href=""https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"">벤징가 프로</a> 데이터에 따르면 US 뱅코프의 분기 매출은 69억 9,000만 달러로 1년 전의 67억 3,000만 달러에 비해 증가할 것으로 예상된다.
지난 10월 16일, US 뱅코프는 3분기 조정 주당순이익이 1.03달러로 애널리스트 컨센서스 예상치인 99센트를 상회했다고 발표했다.
US 뱅코프 주가는 수요일에 0.4% 하락하여 48.52달러에 마감했다.
Benzinga 독자는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">애널리스트 투자의견</a> 페이지에서 최신 애널리스트 평가에 액세스 할 수 있다. 최근 벤징가에서 가장 정확한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USB/analyst-ratings">애널리스트들이 US 뱅코프를 어떻게 평가했는지 살펴보자.</a>
<ul>
<li>오펜하이머의 애널리스트 크리스 코토스키(Chris Kotowski): 2025년 1월 3일, 시장수익률 상회 의견 유지, 목표주가 66달러에서 62달러로 하향. 정확도는 86%.</li>
<li>DA 데이비슨의 애널리스트 피터 윈터(Peter Winter): 2025년 1월 2일, 중립에서 매수로 의견 상향, 목표주가 58달러에서 60달러 상향. 정확도는 70%.</li>
<li>레이몬드 제임스의 애널리스트 마이클 로즈(Michael Rose): 2024년 12월 19일, 시장수익률에서 시장수익률 상회로 상향, 목표주가 57달러로 상향. 정확도는 68%.</li>
<li>컴퍼스 포인트의 애널리스트 데이비드 로체스터(David Rochester): 2024년 12월 10일, 매수 의견 유지, 목표주가 49달러에서 60달러로 상향. 정확도는 65%.</li>
<li>파이퍼 샌들러의 애널리스트 스콧 시퍼스(Scott Siefers): 2024년 12월 3일, 중립 의견 유지, 목표주가 52달러에서 58달러로 상향. 정확도는 70%.</li>
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<a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/topic/truist-securities"">트루이스트 증권</a>의 애널리스트들은 24개의 대형은행, 지역은행, 신탁은행과 신용카드 회사에 대한 커버리지를 개시했다. 이들은 향후 2년간 강력한 수익 성장을 예상하며 대출 성장률 개선, 가파른 수익률 곡선, 충분한 자본 확충 등의 요인에 힘입어 연간 12~15%의 수익 증가를 예상하고 있다.
무슨 일 있었나: 2025년과 2026년에 은행에 우호적인 환경이 조성될 것으로 전망한 트루이스트 애널리스트들은 은행의 인수합병과 초과 자본의 활용에 관한 규제 환경이 보다 명확하고 유연해지면서 은행에 유리할 것으로 예상했다.
이번 메모는 행정부가 은행 친화적인 세제 개혁과 규제 조정을 시행했음에도 불구하고 수익률 곡선이 평평해지고 경기 후반기 거시적 우려가 부각되면서 트럼프 1기 행정부의 첫 2년 동안 은행주에 대한 투자의견이 하향 조정되었음을 강조했다. 그러나 트루이스트에 따르면 연준이 12월 회의에서 암시한 것처럼 주식이 재평가되기 위해서는 약간의 양적완화와 가파른 곡선이 필요하며, 2025년에 두 차례 금리 인하가 예상된다.
트루이스트에 따르면, 은행 밸류에이션은 상승했지만 과거 수준에 비해 여전히 상대적으로 매력적이다. 현재 은행은 금융위기 이후 평균보다 낮은 주가순자산비율(P/TBV)로 거래되고 있으며, 시장 전체에 비해 상당히 할인된 가격에 거래 중이다. 해당 메모는 현재 시장 밸류에이션을 고려할 때 은행 주식은 S&amp;P 500 지수에 비해 저평가된 것으로 보인다고 덧붙였다.
하지만 트루이스트는 은행 업종이 매력적인 기회를 제공하지만 신중한 종목 선택이 중요하다고 강조한다. "우리는 &#8216;눈 감고 사자&#8217; 수준은 아니지만, 여전히 섹터 전반에 걸쳐 매력적인 기회를 보고 있다. 주식 선택이 점점 더 중요해지고 있다고 생각한다.&#8221;
왜 중요한가: 24개 금융주에 대한 트루이스트의 커버리지 개시는 대형은행, 지역은행, 신탁은행의 세 가지 하위 그룹으로 나뉘며, 긍정적인 전망으로 시작된다.
<h3>대형은행</h3>
해당 리서치 메모는 미국 대형은행의 장기 투자 잠재력을 검토한다. 대형은행 기관은 강력한 기존 비즈니스와 고객 관계를 보유한 &#8216;내재된 공격&#8217;을 포함한 상당한 이점을 보유하고 있다.
또한 우호적인 경제 환경과 성장을 위해 자본을 효과적으로 활용할 수 있는 능력을 고려할 때 대형은행이 주기적인 순풍과 자본 레버리지를 기대할 수 있을 것으로 예상한다.
이러한 요인으로 인해 미국 대형은행들은 핵심 비즈니스의 확장을 통한 유기적 성장, 두 자릿수 수익 성장, 매력적인 자기자본 수익률을 달성할 수 있을 것으로 보인다.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>대형은행</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>뱅크오브아메리카 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>씨티그룹 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>웰스파고 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JP모건 체이스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC 파이낸셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>US 뱅코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">지역은행 및 카드사</h3>
또한, 트루이스트는 14개 지역 금융사에 대한 분석도 시작했고, 지역은행이 경쟁력을 유지하기 위한 세 가지 핵심 전략을 제시했다.
<ul>
<li>차별화된 성장: 독특하고 지속 가능한 성장 기회에 집중한다.</li>
<li>체계적인 자본 배분: 자본을 효율적으로 배분하여 성장을 지원하고 주주 가치를 높인다.</li>
<li>변화하는 환경 탐색: 금리, 수익률 곡선 변화, 대출 및 예금 증가, 상업용 부동산 시장 역학 등 변화하는 시장 상황에 적응한다.</li>
</ul>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>지역은행</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>피프스 서드 뱅코프 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>헌팅턴 뱅크셰어스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M&amp;T 뱅크 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>윈트러스트 파이낸셜 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>씨티즌스 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>코메리카 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>퍼스트 씨티즌스 뱅크셰어스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$2,303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>키코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>리전스 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>신용카드사</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>얼라이 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>아메리칸 익스프레스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>캐피털 원 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>디스커버 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>싱크로니 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">신탁은행 및 자본시장</h3>
트루이스트는 점진적인 금리 인하, 양적 긴축의 궁극적 종식, 건전한 경제와 자본 시장이 신탁은행에 경쟁 환경을 제공할 것으로 예상한다.
애널리스트들은 투자자들이 지속적인 영업 레버리지가 가능한 종목에 우선순위를 두어야 한다고 말한다. 이는 상대적으로 적은 매출 증가로 수익성을 크게 높일 수 있는 능력을 의미한다. 또한 배당금과 자사주 매입을 통해 높은 수준의 소득을 창출하는 자본 수익률이 높은 주식이다.
트루이스트는 금리가 점진적으로 하락하고 양적 긴축이 끝나며 건강한 경제와 자본 시장이 신탁은행들에게 경쟁력을 제공할 것이라고 예상한다.
애널리스트들은 투자자들이 지속적인 운영 레버리지(매출의 상대적으로 작은 증가로 수익성을 크게 증가시킬 수 있는 능력)와 높은 배당금 및 자사주 매입을 통한 높은 수익률을 가진 주식을 우선시해야 한다고 조언한다.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>신탁은행 및 자본시장</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>뱅크오브뉴욕멜론 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>찰스 슈왑 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>노던 트러스트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>스테이트 스트리트 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$106</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 수익률을 높이세요.
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

<a href="//www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/0001103804/viking-global-investors-lp"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">올레 안드레아스 할보르센</a>(Ole Andreas Halvorsen)이 이끄는 270억 달러 규모의 거대 투자회사인 바이킹 글로벌 인베스터스(Viking Global Investors)는 금융 부문에 대한 과감한 베팅으로 화제를 불러일으키고 있다.
절제된 장기적 접근 방식으로 잘 알려진 바이킹의 금융 부문 비중은 2분기 16.54%에서 3분기 25.58%로 급증했다. 이러한 전략의 중심에 있는 세 가지 뛰어난 금융주는 US뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), 비자(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), 프로그레시브(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>)가 있다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US뱅코프: 핵심 보유 종목</h3>
바이킹의 포트폴리오에서 5.6%의 비중으로 1위를 차지하고 있는 US뱅코프는 장기적으로 중요한 투자처다. 바이킹은 3분기에 보유 지분을 32.33% 늘려 총 3,360만 주, 15억 4천만 달러 상당의 주식을 보유하게 되었다.
US뱅코프 주가는 연초 대비 10.36% 하락하는 등 불안정한 한 해를 보냈지만, 할보르센의 자신감은 어려운 금리 환경을 헤쳐나가는 은행의 회복력과 성장 잠재력에 대한 믿음을 보여 준다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">비자: 수익을 위한 스와이프</h3>
비자는 바이킹 포트폴리오의 3.51%를 차지한다. 이는 결제 대기업 비자의 글로벌 지배력에 대한 믿음을 반영한다.
올해 들어 주가가 22.34% 상승한 비자는 꾸준한 실적과 탄탄한 결제 규모를 바탕으로 안정적인 성장 동력이 되고 있.
할보르센이 비자에서 새로운 직책을 맡기로 한 것은 바이킹이 금융 부문으로 전환하는 데 있어 비자가 초석으로서의 역할을 하고 있음을 강조하는 것이다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">프로그레시브: 보험 혁신에 대한 베팅</h3>
프로그레시브 코퍼레이션은 바이킹이 보유한 주요 금융주 중 3위로 3.22%의 비율을 차지한다. 이는 지난 분기 대비 13% 줄어든 수준이다.
프로그레시브 주가는 혁신적인 언더라이팅 관행과 우수한 수익성 지표에 힘입어 올해 48.77% 급등했다. 바이킹의 지속적인 투자는 보험 시장에서 경쟁 우위를 유지할 수 있는 프로그레시브의 능력에 대한 신뢰를 강조한다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">금융 섹터 강세론의 이유는?</h3>
할보르센의 전략은 시장 변동성이 높아진 시기에 금융 섹터로 전환하려는 계산된 변화를 반영한다. US뱅코프와 같은 은행이 반등을 준비하고 있고, 비자는 현금 없는 세상에서 번창하고 있으며, 프로그레시브는 정밀 언더라이팅으로 뛰어난 성과를 거두고 있는 가운데, 바이킹 글로벌은 이러한 선두주자들을 통해 큰 수익을 창출할 수 있을 것으로 기대하고 있다.
바이킹 글로벌에 중요한 것은 단기적인 이익이 아니라 체계적이고 장기적인 성장이며, 이 3곳의 거대 금융사는 할보르센 성공 공식의 핵심이다.
이 기사도 읽어보세요: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/2025%EB%85%84%EC%97%90-%EC%B5%9C%EA%B3%A0%EC%9D%98-%EC%88%98%EC%9D%B5%EB%A5%A0-%EB%82%BC-%EC%88%98-%EC%9E%88%EB%8A%94-%EC%9A%B0%EB%9F%89%EC%A3%BC-7%EC%A2%85%EB%AA%A9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025년에 최고의 수익률 낼 수 있는 우량주 7종목</a>
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Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 수익률을 높이세요.
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

지역 은행 부문은 지난 2년 동안 잘못된 이유로 많은 헤드라인을 장식했다. 실리콘밸리 은행, 시그니처 은행 및 퍼스트 리퍼블릭 은행과 같은 <a href="https://www.fdic.gov/resources/resolutions/bank-failures/in-brief/2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">은행 파산</a> 사건은 이 부문에 큰 충격을 주었고, 2023년 말 SPDR 지역은행 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)는 40% 이상 하락했다.
2024년 초에도 또 다른 두 건의 실패 사건이 발생한 후 투자자들은 긴장 상태를 유지했지만, 연방준비제도(연준)의 금리 인하 전략과 2024년 미국 대통령 선거 결과에 따라 이 부문은 반등했다.
트럼프 행정부의 출범은 린다 칸(연방거래위원회, FTC), 로힛 초프라(소비자금융보호국, CFPB) 그리고 개리 겐슬러(증권거래위원회, SEC) 등 여러 주요 규제 당국을 교체할 것으로 예상되며, 이는 규제를 완화하여 인수합병을 더 용이하게 할 수 있는 분위기를 조성할 수 있다.
지역 은행들은 이러한 태도 변화의 최대 수혜자가 될 가능성이 높으며, KRE는 이미 지난 한 달 동안 18% 상승했다.
새로운 규제 당국이 들어서기 전에 사야 할 가장 유망한 지역 은행 주식 5종목을 살펴보겠다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">어떻게 6종목을 선별했는가?</h2>
자본 기준 완화와 규제 심사의 완화는 금융 부문에 많은 기업들에게 이익이 될 것이다. 우리는 다음 기준에 따라 지역 은행 주식 리스트를 5개로 압축했다:
<ul>
<li>규제 완화의 수혜자 &#8211; 트럼프 행정부 2기 동안 자본 요건(바젤 III와 같은)과 유동성 기준을 완화하고 인수합병 환경을 우호적으로 만들 수 있다. 지역 은행은 이러한 요건을 대형 국책 은행보다 효율적으로 충족할 수 없기 때문에 규제 완화는 종종 소형 은행에 유리하다.</li>
<li>평가 지표 &#8211; 우리 리스트에 있는 은행들은 동종 업계의 동료들에 비해 저렴한 주가를 보이고 있으며, 주가수익비율(P/E), 주가매출비율(P/S) 및 주가순자산비율(P/B) 등의 지표를 기준으로 한다.</li>
<li>배당 수익률 &#8211; 은행 주식을 보유하고 있다면 주가 상승과 배당 소득으로 보상을 받고 싶다. 이 지역 은행들은 모두 업계 평균보다 높은 배당 수익률을 제공한다.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">구매할 지역 은행 6종목</h2>
위의 기준에 따라, 트럼프 행정부 2기와 새로운 규제 당국이 워싱턴에 들어서기 전에 포트폴리오에 추가할 것을 고려할 수 있는 5개 지역 은행 주식이 있다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US 뱅코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</h3>
US 뱅코프의 뿌리는 남북전쟁 시기로 거슬러 올라가며, 미국의 24번째 국립은행 허가를 받았다. 오늘날 이 은행은 830억 달러 이상의 시장 가치를 지니고 있으며, 68,000명의 직원을 둔 미국 최대의 지역 은행 중 하나이다. USB 주식은 2024년 동안 23%의 연초 대비 상승률을 기록하며 KRE의 30% 상승률보다 뒤처졌지만, 규제가 완화되면 2022년에 <a href="https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/company-blog/article-library/us-bancorp-completes-acquisition-of-union-bank.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MUFG 유니언 뱅크를 인수</a>하여 캘리포니아, 오리건 및 워싱턴으로 운영을 확장한 은행에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 이 주식은 16.5의 P/E 비율과 1.97의 P/S 비율과 같은 합리적인 기본 지표를 가지며, 3.73%의 배당 수익률을 제공한다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-670667" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-1024x395.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133051/USB.png 1364w" alt="" width="1024" height="395" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">키코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</h3>
키코프는 시가총액이 200억 달러 이하이며 US 뱅코프와 같은 대형 지역 은행보다 영향력이 적지만, 주식은 가치, 높은 배당 수익률 및 규제 완화로 인한 잠재적 성장의 조합 덕분에 우리 리스트에 올라왔다. 이 은행은 소비자 은행과 상업 은행의 두 가지 부문으로 나뉘며, 상업 부문은 중소기업 서비스에 초점을 맞추고 있다. 키뱅크 캐피털 마켓(KeyBanc Capital Markets)는 중소기업 인수합병(M&amp;A) 시장에서 500개 이상의 고객과 협상한 M&amp;A 전문 기관이다. KEY 주식은 리스트에 있는 은행 중 가장 높은 P/E 비율인 19.4를 기록하지만, 주주들에게는 4.17%의 배당 수익률을 제공하며, P/B 비율은 업계 하위 3분의 1인 1.3이다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-670668" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133059/KEY-1024x395.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133059/KEY-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133059/KEY-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133059/KEY-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133059/KEY.png 1364w" alt="" width="1024" height="395" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">리전스 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</h3>
리전스 파이낸셜은 US 뱅코프나 키코프와 같이 100년 이상의 역사를 가지고 있지는 않지만, 남부 지역의 고객들에게 다양한 은행 및 자산 관리 서비스를 제공합니다. RF 주식은 실제로 2024년 동안 KRE를 초과하는 성과를 보였으며(42% 대 30%), 부채/자본 비율이 0.35로 우리 선택지 중 가장 낮아 잘 자본화된 은행임을 나타내어 더 많은 위험 감수를 통해 이익을 볼 수 있다. 이 주식은 3.66%의 배당 수익률을 제공하며, 13.4의 P/E 비율과 1.48의 P/B 비율을 가지고 있다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-670669" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133104/RF-1024x395.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133104/RF-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133104/RF-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133104/RF-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133104/RF.png 1364w" alt="" width="1024" height="395" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">트루이스트 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</h3>
선트러스트 뱅크(SunTrust Bank)와 BB&amp;T 코퍼레이션의 합병으로 형성된 트루이스트 파이낸셜(Truist Financial)은 우리 리스트에서 두 번째로 큰 지역 은행이며, KRE가 올해 30% 이상 상승한 이유 중 하나이다. TFC 주식은 2024년 동안 지역 은행 ETF 성과와 거의 동일한 수준으로 상승했지만, 주식은 2022년 사상 최고가에는 한참 못 미치고 있다. 트루이스트는 우리 리스트에서 가장 낮은 P/B 비율인 1.08을 기록하며, 4.36%의 배당 수익률을 제공하며 최근에는 보험 및 자산 관리 자회사를 매각하여 유동성과 자본 상황을 개선했다. 트루이스트는 주로 미시시피 강 동쪽의 주들을 서비스하지만, 선벨트 지역으로 운영을 확장할 계획이다. 이러한 계획은 향후 몇 년 동안 인수합병 활동 증가와 규제 완화의 혜택을 받을 수 있다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-670670" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133110/TFC-1024x395.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133110/TFC-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133110/TFC-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133110/TFC-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133110/TFC.png 1364w" alt="" width="1024" height="395" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">M&amp;T 뱅크 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</h3>
M&amp;T 뱅크(제조업체 및 거래업체 은행)는 1856년까지 거슬러 올라가는 역사를 가진 미국의 가장 오래된 은행 중 하나이다. MTB는 360억 달러의 시장 가치를 가지고 있으며, 2.45%의 배당금을 지급하는데, 이는 리스트에서 가장 낮지만 회사의 수익으로 쉽게 유지될 수 있다. 이 주식은 2024년의 가장 큰 성공 사례 중 하나로, 2024년에 60%라는 놀라운 상승률을 기록하여 지역 은행 ETF의 두 배를 기록했다. 은행의 10월 실적 발표 이후 추가 상승이 있을 수 있으며, 이는 많은 분석가들이 평가와 목표 주가를 상향 조정하게 만들 수 있다. M&amp;T 뱅크는 16.3의 P/E 비율과 1.4의 P/B 비율을 기록하였고, 18.7의 순이익률은 리전스 파이낸셜에만 뒤쳐졌다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-670671" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133115/MTB-1024x395.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133115/MTB-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133115/MTB-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133115/MTB-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133115/MTB.png 1364w" alt="" width="1024" height="395" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">디스커버 파이낸셜 서비스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</h3>
디스커버 파이낸셜 서비스는 캐피털 원(Capital One)과 연결되어 있으며, 후자가 전자를 350억 달러에 인수하겠다고 발표한 이후로 거래가 중단되었다. 그러나 뉴욕 규제 당국이 인수합병을 반독점 위반으로 조사하기 시작하면서 거래는 정체되었다. DFS 주식은 7월부터 선거 주간까지 좁은 범위에서 거래되었지만, 트럼프의 승리 다음 날 수요일에 DFS와 COF 주식이 모두 즉시 상승했다. 투자자들은 규제 환경이 완화되면 거래가 성사될 것으로 예상하고 있어, DFS 주식은 앞으로 몇 주 동안 계속 상승할 가능성이 있다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-670672" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133121/DFS-1024x395.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133121/DFS-1024x395.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133121/DFS-300x116.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133121/DFS-768x296.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29133121/DFS.png 1364w" alt="" width="1024" height="395" /></figure>
캠페인 공약이 항상 현실로 이어지지는 않으며, 이전 트럼프 행정부는 종종 말로만 그치는 경우도 있었음을 명심하세요. 규제 완화와 인수합병(M&amp;A)이 예상되지만, 정치적 발언에 기반한 투자들은 본질적으로 단기 투자입니다. 예상과 다른 규제 환경이 나오면 손실 주식은 매각해야 합니다.
2024년, 매트 말리(Matt Maley)의 회원들은 TLT에서 24시간 안에 570%, GDX에서 1주일 만에 460%의 수익을 올릴 수 있는 기회를 가졌으며, 하루에 5건의 수익 거래를 경험했습니다. 이번 블랙프라이데이에 1000달러를 절약하고 월스트리트 전설과 함께 실시간 알림 및 검증된 전략으로 거래하세요. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/matt-options-inner-circle-checkout-black-friday/?utm_source=WebRD-1129">여기를 클릭하여 시작하세요.</a>
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미국 은행들의 3분기 실적 발표 시즌이 이번 금요일에 공식적으로 시작된다. JP모건 체이스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), 웰스 파고(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) 및 뉴욕 멜론 은행(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>)과 같은 주요 금융 기관들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41216873/us-banks-earnings-preview-soft-landing-hopes-interest-rate-cuts-key-catalysts-for-stocks">실적을 발표할 예정</a>이다.
다음 주 화요일에는 뱅크 오브 아메리카(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), 골드만삭스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) 그리고 씨티그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)과 같은 대형 은행들의 추가적인 실적 발표가 있을 예정이며, 일부 지역 은행들도 포함된다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2024년 현재 은행 부문 성과</h3>
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2024년 현재까지 은행 부문은 강력한 성과를 보이고 있다. 주요 금융 주식을 추적하는 Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)는 연초 대비 21% 상승하였으며, 이는 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)로 대표되는 전체 시장의 성과와 일치한다.
하지만 지역 은행들은 대형 은행들에 비해 뒤처졌다. SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)는 연초 대비 6.7% 상승에 그쳤으나, 최근 3개월 동안은 더 나은 성과를 보였다. 이 최근의 반등은 인플레이션 하락과 연방준비제도(연준)의 금리 인하 기대 증가에 주로 기인한다.
실적 발표 시즌을 맞아 많은 투자자들은 대형 은행들이 지역 은행들에 대한 긍정적인 성과 차이를 유지할 것인지, 아니면 최근의 시장 발전이 그들의 실적과 전망에 영향을 미칠 것인지에 대한 질문을 가지고 있다.
다음은 은행 실적 발표 시즌을 앞두고 월스트리트 애널리스트들이 말하는 내용이다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">애널리스트들의 기대와 추천 종목</h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">RBC 캐피털 마켓 – 제럴드 캐시디(Gerard Cassidy), 글로벌 금융 연구 공동 책임자</h4>
&#8220;우리는 향후 12-18개월 동안 은행에 대한 전망이 매우 좋다고 생각한다. 우리는 연준이 이 기간 동안 단기 금리를 200-250bp(베이시스 포인트) 인하할 것으로 예상하며, 바젤 III &#8216;엔드게임&#8217; 제안의 최종화가 은행들이 잉여 자본을 자사주 매입과 배당으로 환원할 수 있게 할 것이다. 우리는 은행 주식에 대한 비중 확대를 지속적으로 추천한다.&#8221;
<ul>
<li>추천 종목 (RBC는 3분기 대해 모두 애널리스트들의 컨센서스를 상회하는 주당순이익(EPS) 추정치를 보유하고 있다.)
<ul>
<li>트루이스트 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</li>
<li>키코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">JP모건 체이스 – 안토니 엘리(Anthony Elian), CFA</h4>
&#8220;연준 금리를 인하함에 따라 여러 산업의 역풍이 순풍으로 전환될 수 있다.&#8221; 여기에는 다음이 포함다:
<ol>
<li>예금 비용 감소, 순이자 마진(NIM) 개선</li>
<li>상업 대출 수요 증가</li>
<li>상업용 부동산(CRE) 노출이 있는 은행에 대한 신용 품질 우려 완화</li>
<li>준비금이 방출되어 자사주 매입 프로그램 재개</li>
<li>인수 시장과 벤처 캐피탈 활동 증가</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>추천 종목:
<ul>
<li>퍼스트 시티즌스 뱅크셰어스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NYSE">FCNCA</a>)</li>
<li>웨스턴 얼라이언스 뱅코퍼레이션 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>)</li>
<li>피나클 파이낸셜 파트너스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNFP#NASDAQ">PNFP</a>)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">웨드부시 증권 – 데이비드 J. 치아베리니(David J. Chiaverini), CFA</h4>
&#8220;우리는 3분기 동안 은행의 혼재된 추세를 예상하며, 대출 및 예금의 완만한 성장, 예금 혼합 변화의 안정화, 고정 자산 재가격으로 인한 NIM 개선을 기대한다. 이 환경에서 일부 은행들이 더 긍정적인 위치에 있을 것이다.&#8221;
<ul>
<li>추천 종목:
<ul>
<li>M&amp;T 뱅크 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</li>
<li>윈트러스트 파이낸셜 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</li>
<li>컬럼비아 뱅킹 시스템 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) 
웨드부시는 컬럼비아 뱅킹 시스템이 부채 민감성으로 인해 낮은 금리 환경에서 혜택을 받을 것이라고 믿고 있다. 대부분의 은행들은 자산 민감성이다.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">뱅크 오브 아메리카 – 에브라힘 푸나왈라(Ebrahim H. Poonawala)</h4>
&#8220;우리는 3분기 실적 발표를 앞두고 대형 머니 센터보다 지역 은행을 선호한다. 이는 순이자수익(NII)의 방어력과 채권 보유의 시장가치 손실 감소로 인한 자본 완화가 더 크기 때문이다. 3분기 실적을 앞두고 우리의 주요 아이디어는 지역 은행들과 대형 금융 기관들의 혼합이다.&#8221;
<ul>
<li>추천 종목:
<ul>
<li>U.S. 뱅코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</li>
<li>웨스턴 얼라이언스 뱅코퍼레이션</li>
<li>PNC 파이낸셜 서비스 그룹 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>피프스 서드 뱅코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NYSE">FITB</a>)</li>
<li>M&amp;T 뱅크</li>
<li>트루이스트 파이낸셜</li>
<li>모건 스탠리 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>골드만삭</li>
<li>뉴욕 멜론 은행</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">골드만삭스 – 리처드 램스든(Richard Ramsden)</h4>
골드만삭스는 씨티그룹에 대해 3분기 실적을 앞두고 특히 낙관적이다. 이는 은행이 2024년 목표를 향한 진전을 강력한 수수료 성장, 탄탄한 자본 시장 활동 및 견고한 카드 거래량에 의해 추진되고 있기 때문이다.
램스든은 씨티그룹의 3분기 전 대손충당 전 순수익(PPNR)에 대해 컨센서스를 상회하는 전망을 제시하고 있으며, 이는 주로 더 높은 수수료와 자본 시장 활동에 대한 기대 때문이다.
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다음 읽어보기:
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<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/sp-500-%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81-%EC%8B%9C%EC%A6%8C-%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%91-%EC%99%9C-%EB%B6%84%EC%84%9D%EA%B0%80%EB%93%A4%EC%9D%80-%EC%9D%B4%EB%B2%88-%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0%EB%A5%BC-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500 실적 발표 시즌 시작: 왜 애널리스트들이 이번 분기를 &#8216;주식 선택자의 천국&#8217;이라고 부르는가?</a></li>
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美 은행들, 실적 시즌 준비: 씨티그룹, 모건 스탠리, 트루이스트 등 15개의 주식 추천

미국 은행들이 3분기 실적을 발표할 준비를 하면서, 투자자들은 경제의 연착륙 가능성, 연방준비제도(연준)의 금리 인하, 그리고 이들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/banks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">은행 가치 평가에 미치는 영향</a>에 주목하고 있다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카(Bank of America)의 애널리스트들은 은행 주식 전망에 대해 조심스러운 낙관을 유지하고 있다. 그들은 연착륙 시나리오가 고객 활동의 반등을 촉발하고, 대출 성장을 개선하며 그리고 섹터의 주가수익비율(P/E) 배수를 긍정적으로 유도할 수 있다고 예측한다. 하지만 연준의 정책 변화와 다가오는 미국 선거와 같은 거시적 불확실성이 이 같은 기대를 완화하고 있다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카의 주식 애널리스트인 에브라힘 푸나왈라(Ebrahim H. Poonawala)는 월요일 노트에서 금리 인하가 은행 주당순이익(EPS) 전망과 주식 P/E 배율에 대해 &#8220;구조적으로 긍정적&#8221;일 수 있다고 강조했다. 금리가 낮아지면 고객 활동이 재활성화될 것으로 예상되며, 특히 투자은행, 주택담보대출 및 대출 성장에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 것이다.
그러나 낮은 금리는 &#8220;자산에 민감한 은행&#8221;에 부정적인 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상되며, 대출 수익률이 하락할 것이다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41212796/tesla-robotaxi-day-preview-move-over-autonomous-vehicles-analyst-says-this-positive">테슬라 로보택시 데이 미리보기: 자율주행차를 제치고, 애널리스트가 말하는 이 &#8216;긍정적 촉매&#8217;가 더 중요할 수 있다</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">정치적 리스크가 대선을 앞두고 크게 작용</h3>
다가오는 미국 선거는 은행들에게 추가적인 불확실성을 더하고 있다.
&#8220;트럼프의 승리는 규제/M&amp;A 분야에서의 완화로 긍정적으로 작용할 가능성이 높다. 민주당의 압승은 높은 세금, 규제 변화의 지속(또는 악화) 가능성 때문에 섹터에 가장 부정적인 결과로 작용할 가능성이 높다&#8221;라고 애널리스트들이 언급했다.
현재의 가치 평가가 연착륙에 대해 조심스레 낙관적인 모습을 보이고 있지만, 정치적 결과는 섹터에 변동성을 유발할 수 있다. 트럼프가 승리하면 은행 주식은 &#8220;즉각적인&#8221; 긍정적인 반응을 보일 가능성이 높고, 민주당이 승리하면 투자 심리에 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">지역 은행이 메인스트리트 은행보다 선호됨</h3>
2024년 3분기에 이 투자 은행은 SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)에서 추적하는 바와 같이 대형 머니 센터 은행들보다 &#8220;순이자 소득(NII)에 대한 더 나은 방어력&#8221;을 이유로 지역 은행들을 선호했다.
지역 은행들은 예금에 대한 더 큰 유연성, 더 나은 헤징 전략, 그리고 채권 평가손실이 줄어들면서 자본 완화의 가능성이 더 높다.
주요 추천주로는 U.S. 뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), 웨스턴 얼라이언스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), PNC 파이낸셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), 피프스 써드(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>), M&amp;T 뱅크(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>), 그리고 트루이스트 파이낸셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)이 있다.
퍼스트 뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBP#NYSE">FBP</a>)는 &#8220;현재 금리 기대치를 헤쳐나가기 가장 잘 대비된&#8221; 은행으로 평가되었으며, 텍사스 캐피털 뱅크셰어스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>)는 가장 큰 영향을 받을 것으로 보인다.
월요일, 뱅크 오브 아메리카는 코메리카(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)를 &#8220;중립&#8221;에서 &#8220;부진&#8221;으로 하향 조정하고 목표 주가를 55달러에서 52달러로 낮췄다. 애널리스트인 브랜든 버만(Brandon Berman)은 코메리카를 지탱하던 긍정적인 금리 거래가 &#8220;그 과정을 마쳤다&#8221;고 강조하며, 이 주식은 이제 역사적 범위의 상단을 넘어서 거래되고 있어 하향 조정된 실적 전망의 위험을 반영하지 않고 있다고 설명했다.
앞으로, 10월 11일 금요일에는 JP모건 체이스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), 웰스 파고(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), 그리고 뉴욕 멜론 은행(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNY#NYSE">BNY</a>)의 주요 실적 보고가 있을 것이다.

다음 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41214476/will-kamala-harriss-media-blitz-including-60-minutes-and-call-her-daddy-improve-her-2024-el">카멀라 해리스의 미디어 공세가 2024년 선거 전망을 개선할 수 있을까요?</a></li>
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미국 은행 실적 미리보기: 연착륙 희망, 금리 인하, 주가의 주요 촉매제

CNN 머니(Money)의 ‘공포와 탐욕&#8217; 지수는 전반적인 시장 심리가 더욱 악화하고 있는 가운데 수요일에도 여전히 ‘공포&#8217; 구간에 머물렀다.
미국의 주식은 수요일 미국 S&amp;P 500 지수가 네 번째 하락하여 낙폭이 커졌다.
경제지표에 따르면, 4월 12일로 끝난 주 미국의 원유 재고는 전주의 584만 1,000배럴 증가에 비해 273만 5,000만 배럴 증가했다.
U.S. 뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)는 수요일에 긍정적인 2024 연도 1분기 실적을 보고했다. 유나이티드 항공(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)의 주가는 회사가 예상보다 나은 분기 실적을 보고한 후 수요일에 17% 이상 급등했다.
S&amp;P 500의 대부분의 업종은 정보기술(IT), 부동산, 임의 소비재 주식이 수요일에 가장 큰 손실을 기록하면서 부정적인 메모로 마감했다. 그러나 유틸리티 및 필수 소비재 주식은 전반적인 시장 추세를 거스르며 세션을 높게 마감했다.
수요일 현재 지수는 34.4로 이전 수치인 37.6과 비교하여 &#8220;공포&#8221; 영역에 머물렀다.
CNN 비즈니스의 공포와 탐욕 지수(Fear &amp; Greed Index)란?
공포와 탐욕 지수(Fear &amp; Greed Index)는 현재 시장 심리를 측정하는 지표입니다. 이는 두려움이 높을수록 주가에 압력을 가하는 반면, 탐욕이 높을수록 반대 효과가 나타난다는 전제에 기초한다. 지수는 7개의 동일 가중치 지표를 기반으로 계산된다. 지수 범위는 0에서 100까지이며, 0은 최대 공포를 나타내고 100은 최대 탐욕을 나타낸다.
다음 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38285336/how-to-earn-500-a-month-from-intel-stock-ahead-of-q1-earnings">인텔(인텔 주식) 분기 회계 성과 발표 이전, 인텔 주식에서 매달 500달러의 수익을 얻는 방법</a>

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투자자 심리 부진, S&P 500은 4일 연속 하락

수요일 오전 미국 주식 선물이 상승하면서 오늘 투자자의 관심을 끌 수 있는 일부 주식은 다음과 같다:
<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>의 데이터에 따르면 월스트리트는 애벗 래버러토리스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)가 개장 전에 98억 8천만 달러의 매출과 주당 95센트의 분기 수익을 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 애벗 주식은 시간 외 거래에서 1% 상승한 110.30달러를 기록했다.
인트라-셀룰러 테라피즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITCI#NASDAQ">ITCI</a>)는 5억 달러 규모의 보통주 공모 제안을 공개했다. 인트라-셀룰러 테라피즈의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 1.3% 하락한 78.80달러를 기록했다.
분석가들은 U.S. 뱅코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)의 67억 2천만 달러의 매출과 주당 88센트의 분기 이익을 기록할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 회사는 시장 개장 전에 수익을 발표할 예정이다. U.S. 뱅코프의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 0.6% 하락한 40.75달러를 기록했다.
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온트랙(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTRK#NASDAQ">OTRK</a>)은 예상보다 저조한 4분기 재무 결과를 보고했다. 회사는 주당 21센트의 손실에 대한 시장 기대와 비교하여 주당 27센트의 조정 손실을 기록했습니다. 회사의 분기별 매출은 353만 9천 달러로 추정치인 403만 7천 달러를 놓쳤다. 온트랙 주가는 시간외 거래에서 14.2% 하락한 0.3949달러를 기록했다.
분석가들은 트래블러스 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>)가 개장 전에 105억 1천만 달러의 분기 매출과 주당 4.90달러 이익을 기록할 것으로 예상했다. 트래블러스의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 0.8% 상승한 224.98달러를 기록했다.
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CNN 머니(Money)의 공포와 탐욕 지수는 화요일에도 &#8216;공포&#8217; 영역에 머물면서 전반적인 시장 심리가 하락한 모습을 보였다.
미국 증시는 지정학적 우려가 커지면서 화요일 혼조세로 마감했다. 한편 다우존스 지수는 6회 연속 하락을 기록했다.
경제 지표를 보면, 3월 미국의 산업 생산은 전월 대비 0.4% 증가했으며, 전월에는 수정된 0.4% 증가를 기록했다. 3월 미국 건축 허가는 연율 145만 8000건으로 4.3% 감소했고, 미국의 주택 착공 건수는 전월 대비 14.7% 감소한 연율 132.1만건을 기록했다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)는 1분기에 예상보다 더 높은 실적을 발표했다. 모건 스탠리 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)도 예상보다 더 강한 분기별 재무 결과를 발표했다.
S&amp;P 500의 대부분 섹터는 화요일에 유틸리티, 부동산, 에너지 주식이 가장 큰 손실을 기록하면서 하락 마감했다. 그러나 정보 기술 및 필수 소비재 주식은 전반적인 시장 추세를 거스르며 세션을 높게 마감했다.
다우존스 지수는 화요일 64 포인트 이상 상승하여 37,798.97에 마감했다. S&amp;P 500 지수는 0.21% 하락한 5,051.41에, 나스닥 종합지수 0.12% 하락한 15,865.25에 마감했다.
오늘 트래블러스 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), U.S. 뱅코프(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) 및 애벗 래버러토리스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)의 실적 결과 발표를 기다리고 있다.
화요일 현재 지수는 37.6으로 이전 수치인 39.7에 비해 좀 더 &#8216;공포&#8217; 영역으로 이동했다.
 CNN 비즈니스의 공포와 탐욕 지수란?
공포와 탐욕 지수(Fear &amp; Greed Index)는 현재 시장 심리를 측정하는 지표입니다. 이는 두려움이 높을수록 주가에 압력을 가하는 반면, 탐욕이 높을수록 반대 효과가 나타난다는 전제에 기초한다. 지수는 7개의 동일 가중치 지표를 기반으로 계산된다. 지수 범위는 0에서 100까지이며, 0은 최대 공포를 나타내고 100은 최대 탐욕을 나타낸다.
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