On April 18, U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) released Q1 2006 earnings for the period ended March 31, 2006.

  • The bank saw healthy growth in non-interest income, partially because of the acquisition of Wachovia's (NYSE:WB) trust business.
  • ROA and ROE were among the highest in the industry.
  • Net interest income fell 1.7% because of the tough interest rate environment and management's efforts to limit exposure to rising rates.

(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q1 2006

Q1 2005

% Change

Total Revenue

-

$3,214

$2,954

+8.8%

Net Interest Income

-

$1,715

$1,744

-1.7%

Net Profit

-

$1,153

$1,071

+7.7%

EPS

$0.62

$0.63

$0.57

+10.5%



Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.

Ratio Checkup

Q1 2006

Q1 2005

Change

Net Interest Margin

3.80%

4.08%

-0.28%

Efficiency Ratio

44.90%

41.70%

+3.20%

Nonperforming Assets/Assets

0.29%

0.34%

-0.04%

Return on Average Assets

2.23%

2.21%

+0.02%

Return on Average Equity

23.30%

21.90%

+1.40%



Get the scoop on bank ratios.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q1 2006

Q1 2005

% Change

Investment Securities

$39,396

$43,103

-8.6%

Loans

$140,835

$130,540

+7.9%



Liabilities

Deposits

$121,744

$119,718

+1.7%

Total Liabilities

$189,651

$179,258

+5.8%



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