USB Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

USB has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 2.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.33%
Payout Ratio 44.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.76%
Consistency Lifetime 95.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.33%
Payout FCF 50.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 67.88%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 32.7%
Total Return 5y: 58.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIB 19,893 M 20.1% 37.8%
INGA 84,914 M 6.79% 36.0%
ING 86,532 M 6.57% 32.7%
ITUB 95,710 M 12.2% 17.5%
ABN 30,174 M 6.27% 22.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAP 28,286 M 208% 83.3%
CIB 19,893 M 133% 87.2%
GGAL 8,774 M 105% 50.1%
SUPV 1,081 M 65.4% 63.5%
IBN 104,583 M 50.9% 84.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.44% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui
 3.26% Yield
NWG
Natwest
 5.11% Yield

USB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.96%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.52 4% 1.07%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.1%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.21%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% 1.04%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.5 2% 1.1%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.24%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.49 0% 1.13%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.49 2.1% 1.13%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.5%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.49%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.33%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.48 0% 1.12%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-17 Quarterly 0.48 4.3% 1.18%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.99%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.81%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.82%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.46 9.5% 0.77%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.73%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.75%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.42 13.5% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.37 23.3% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.28 9.8% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.255 4.1% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.245 6.5% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A

USB Dividend FAQ

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) is a diversified U.S. financial-services holding company that serves individuals, businesses, institutions, governments and other banks through five operating segments: Wealth, Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking; Consumer & Business Banking; Payment Services; Treasury & Corporate Support; and ancillary services such as asset management, fiduciary, brokerage, insurance and leasing. Its core offerings span depository products (checking, savings, time-deposit certificates), a broad suite of credit products (consumer loans, credit cards, lease financing, asset-backed and agricultural lending, trade finance), cash-management and treasury solutions, capital-markets and trust services, as well as merchant-card processing, mortgage banking and fund-administration services.

What is the Dividend Yield of USB?

As of February 2026, USB`s dividend yield is 4.33%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.04 USD by the current share price of 60.69.

Does USB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, USB paid a dividend of 2.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.52 USD.

How often does USB pay dividends?

USB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, USB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

USB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for USB for the next 4 payments are between 0.423 (-18.7%) and 0.46 (-11.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will USB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.52 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Bancorp (USB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for USB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for U.S. Bancorp (USB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of USB?

USB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.76% per year.
Strong growth: USB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of USB?

USB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.33%. If you bought USB's shares at 38.26 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.33% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of USB?

USB Payout Consistency is 95.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: U.S. Bancorp has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does USB have a good Dividend Yield?

USB`s 4.33% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of USB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of USB is 44.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of USB?

USB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

USB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in USB's Outstanding Shares?

U.S. Bancorp's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has USB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 16, 1999 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 535,668,000
1986 662,829,000 +23.74%
1987 661,740,000 -0.16%
1988 765,400,500 +15.66%
1989 737,142,000 -3.69%
1990 759,999,000 +3.1%
1991 754,287,000 -0.75%
1992 819,999,000 +8.71%
1993 996,531,000 +21.53%
1994 996,531,000
1995 996,531,000
1996 1,219,728,000 +22.4%
1997 2,228,703,000 +82.72%
1998 1,971,084,000 -11.56%
1999 1,810,581,000 -8.14%
2000 1,915,700,000 +5.81%
2001 1,930,100,000 +0.75%
2002 1,926,600,000 -0.18%
2003 1,941,100,000 +0.75%
2004 1,880,000,000 -3.15%
2005 1,826,000,000 -2.87%
2006 1,780,000,000 -2.52%
2007 1,749,000,000 -1.74%
2008 1,764,000,000 +0.86%
2009 1,917,000,000 +8.67%
2010 1,922,000,000 +0.26%
2011 1,911,000,000 -0.57%
2012 1,880,000,000 -1.62%
2013 1,832,000,000 -2.55%
2014 1,796,000,000 -1.97%
2015 1,754,000,000 -2.34%
2016 1,705,000,000 -2.79%
2017 1,664,000,000 -2.4%
2018 1,618,000,000 -2.76%
2019 1,558,000,000 -3.71%
2020 1,508,000,000 -3.21%
2021 1,484,000,000 -1.59%
2022 1,501,000,000 +1.15%
2023 1,558,000,000 +3.8%
2024 1,560,000,000 +0.13%
2025 1,556,000,000 -0.26%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:40