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U.S. Bancorp gets preliminary SCB of 2.6%; plans 4% dividend increase to $0.52/share
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- Preliminary Stress Capital Buffer set at 2.6% for Oct 2025–Sep 2026, requiring CET1 ratio of at least 7.1%.
- Planned quarterly dividend increase from $0.50 to $0.52 per share (4% rise), subject to Board approval, in Q3 2025.
- Company will continue share repurchases under its existing $5 billion buyback program.
- CET1 ratio was 10.8% as of March 31, 2025, well above 'well-capitalized' minimums.
- CEO Gunjan Kedia stated the bank is well-capitalized and ready for a severe economic downturn.