U.S. Bancorp Preferred Shares Downgrade On Interest Rate Risk (Downgrade To Hold)

  • U.S. Bancorp's Series A preferred shares are downgraded to a hold, due to interest rate uncertainty and potential dividend reductions if rates fall. The bank's net interest income fell by over $50 million in Q1, despite a slight benefit from reduced interest rates. U.S. Bancorp saw loan growth for the second consecutive quarter but faced declining deposits, increasing reliance on external borrowing.