U.S. Bancorp PERP PFD SER A USB-PA NYSE

U.S. Bancorp PERP PFD SER A (USB-PA) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $27.4B to $42.9B (average +17.9%/yr). Net income reached $7.6B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +9.8%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 17.7%, which is high. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 62.8% (high), with a -18.2pp trend over the period. With a $1.3T market cap and MOAT composite score of 81/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (73/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 41-year history, the company was profitable in 41 of 41 years — a perfect long-term track record
• INCOME (70/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (81/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 70/100 with 5/6 criteria passed.