U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) reported Q4 EPS of $1.07, $0.04 worse than the analyst estimate of $1.11. Revenue for the quarter came in at $5.68 billion versus the consensus estimate of $5.77 billion.

CEO Commentary:

“The value of our diversified business model was evident in 2021 results. Credit quality continues to be particularly strong with our net charge-off ratio at a historical low of 17 basis points in the fourth quarter. We experienced solid loan growth from new business originations and increased line utilization. Deposit growth was very strong this quarter increasing $18.4 billion or 4.3% compared with the third quarter, which supported our loan growth and provided the opportunity for investment strategies that were both accretive to fourth quarter net interest income and maintains asset sensitivity for future growth in a rising rate environment. As we start a new year, we are encouraged by the momentum building in each of our lines of business. The investments we have made in our digital transformation and payments ecosystem initiatives will continue to enable customer and revenue growth and we expect continued momentum in customer spend activity and loan growth. In the fourth quarter we closed on the acquisition of TravelBank, providing tech-led expense and travel management solutions for mid-size companies, and the PFM acquisition, which increases assets under management. I want to thank our U.S. Bank employees for all they do, and we are looking forward to welcoming Union Bank employees to our team when we close on the acquisition later this year.”

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