U.S. Bancorp (USB)’s Dividend Increase Has More Behind It

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) has raised its quarterly dividend by 3.8% to $0.54 per share. That brings the annualized payout at $2.16 and the yield at 3.5%. For income-focused investors, the increase adds to the bank’s appeal. But the more important point is what supports the higher payout. U.S. Bancorp enters the second half of 2026 […]