as of Jul 17
USB
GrowthUS BANCORP
U.S. Bancorp, a financial services holding company, provides various financial services to individuals, businesses, institutional organizations, governmental entities, and other financial institutions in the United States. The company operates through Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking; Consumer and Business Banking; Payment Services; and Treasury and Corporate Support segments.
Close · 3M
+21.12%
Held by 3 AI ETFs
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
WisdomTree's AIVL, which uses AI to score US value stocks based on fundamentals and valuation, has been incrementally increasing its allocation to USB. The AI's process of distinguishing genuine value from value traps within its approximately 100-stock portfolio appears to be a key driver for this measured adjustment. USB's PER of 12.04 and PBR of 1.27 likely contributed to its initial inclusion in the value-factor pool, while a 12.48% ROE and 84.12% revenue growth likely informed the AI's positive assessment of the company's underlying quality. The observed gradual accumulation, from 3.2729% to 3.3388% over several trading days, indicates a considered adjustment rather than a swift trade, aligning with the ETF's periodic rebalancing method. This sustained interest, even as USB trades at $63.14, near 99% of its 52-week high, suggests the AI identifies continued upside potential in the financials sector.
weight 3.273% → 3.339% (+0.066 pp)·stock up 7.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 17·entry $63.14·now $63.14Fresh
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
AIVL's AI-driven strategy, designed to select from approximately 100 US value stocks and distinguish true value from traps, appears to be affirming USB's position within its portfolio. The fund's internal scoring system, which evaluates fundamentals like return on capital and debt alongside valuation metrics such as P/E and P/B, likely identified USB's PER of 12.04 and PBR of 1.27 as compelling for a financials stock showing 84.12% revenue growth. Despite USB currently trading at 99% of its 52-week high following a 13.8% return over the past 30 days, AIVL's AI evidently views the company's financial strength and growth trajectory as outweighing immediate price concerns. The observed gradual accumulation, even within an ETF that rebalances periodically rather than daily, indicates a sustained or incrementally increasing conviction from the AI model in USB's fundamental attributes justifying its present valuation and continued inclusion.
weight 3.332% → 3.362% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 10.8% in the 30 days before
Jul 16·entry $64.01·now $63.14Fresh
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
AIVL's observed weight changes in US Bancorp show a subtle, fluctuating but overall upward trend, moving from 3.3222% to 3.3557% over the listed dates, indicating a gradual accumulation pattern. This nuanced increase aligns with the ETF's AI methodology, which continually scores names in its US value pool using both fundamental strength and valuation metrics. Despite USB trading at its 52-week high following a 20.5% gain in the last 30 days, the AI appears to identify sustained value due to its PER of 12.49 and PBR of 1.27, alongside 84.12% revenue growth and 12.21% ROE. These specific financial attributes suggest the AI views US Bancorp as a genuine value opportunity within the financials sector, not merely a price-driven trap, warranting continued positioning within the AIVL portfolio.
weight 3.322% → 3.356% (+0.034 pp)·stock up 6.9% in the 30 days before
Jul 15·entry $63.01·now $63.14Fresh
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
USB's PER of 12.49 and PBR of 1.27 position it within the US value-factor universe AIVL targets, fulfilling the initial screening criteria. The AI's methodology, which assesses fundamentals like the 12.21% ROE and 84.12% revenue growth, appears to be distinguishing USB as a genuine value opportunity rather than a value trap. This continuous positive assessment by the AI-driven model is reflected in the gradual accumulation observed in AIVL's portfolio weight between July 2nd and July 14th. This pattern unfolded even as USB reached $63.01, the top of its 52-week range, indicating the AI maintains its high score for the financial company despite its recent price appreciation.
weight 3.285% → 3.316% (+0.031 pp)·stock up 7.8% in the 30 days before
Jul 14·entry $62.14·now $63.14Fresh
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
USB's current price of $62.34, nearing 99% of its 52-week high after achieving a +13.7% 30-day return and +37.8% 1-year return, provides the market context. AIVL's AI, which identifies genuine value from value traps within a pre-filtered US value-factor universe, likely views these gains as justified by underlying business strength. The AI's decision to increase its weighting aligns with USB's financial profile, featuring a PER of 12.49, PBR of 1.27, and a noteworthy 84.12% revenue growth, alongside a 12.21% ROE. These strong fundamental and valuation metrics suggest the AI perceives USB as continuing to offer value, prompting the sustained increase in its portfolio allocation despite the stock's recent ascent.
weight 3.273% → 3.313% (+0.041 pp)·stock up 11.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 10·entry $62.41·now $63.14Fresh
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
The recent weight changes for USB within AIVL reveal a pattern of measured, consecutive increases on July 6th and 7th, settling at 3.3321% after more significant fluctuations earlier in the month. This gradual accumulation, occurring while USB trades at $61.00 and near 97% of its 52-week high, reflects AIVL's AI strategy of discerning genuine value from potential value traps. The system likely interprets USB's substantial 84.12% revenue growth and 12.21% ROE as fundamental strengths supporting its investment thesis. These financial metrics, alongside a P/E of 12.38 and P/B of 1.27, guide the AI in identifying a long-term value proposition within its pre-filtered US value-factor pool. Such specific re-engagement suggests a continued positive assessment of USB's underlying business health, even as the stock price approaches its yearly peak.
weight 3.285% → 3.332% (+0.047 pp)·stock up 13.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 7·entry $62.89·now $63.14Fresh
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
WisdomTree's AIVL, designed to identify genuine value within its approximately 100 US value stock holdings by employing AI to analyze fundamentals and valuation metrics, appears to have initiated a reduction in its allocation to US Bancorp. The detected consecutive weight decrease, culminating in a drop to 3.4403% by June 30, reflects a reassessment during the fund's periodic rebalancing process. Despite a current PER of 11.94, the AI likely recalibrated USB's score as it trades at 99% of its 52-week high, perceiving less relative value compared to other names in its pre-filtered universe. This adjustment aligns with the AI's core objective of distinguishing genuine value from potential value traps, particularly as a stock approaches its price ceiling within the fund's valuation framework.
weight 3.488% → 3.440% (-0.047 pp)·stock up 10.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 30·entry $60.40·now $63.14
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
WisdomTree's AIVL, which uses AI to score names within its pre-filtered US value-factor pool of around 100 stocks, raised its allocation to USB. The AI's method of distinguishing genuine value from value traps, based on fundamentals like an 84.12% revenue growth and valuation metrics, likely identified USB as a quality holding. Even with the stock currently trading at 99% of its 52-week high, the fund's periodic rebalancing mechanism appears to have continued accumulating shares in the financial institution. This sustained interest reflects the AI's assessment of USB's underlying financial strength warranting its increased portfolio weight.
weight 3.367% → 3.490% (+0.123 pp)·stock up 10.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 23·entry $60.05·now $63.14Drifting
AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d
USB BANCORP currently trades at $58.14, sitting at 96% of its 52-week high, following a +5.1% 30-day return that contrasts with a -4.0% 90-day performance. This price trajectory places the stock near its yearly peak, a factor the WisdomTree AIVL fund considers closely as it employs AI to discern genuine value opportunities from potential value traps within its US value-factor universe. Given USB's P/E of 11.56 and P/B of 1.27, alongside a 12.21% ROE and 84.12% revenue growth, the AI’s models likely determined that its recent run-up and position near the top of its 52-week range lessened its relative attractiveness as a pure value play. Consequently, the AI's periodic rebalancing mechanism triggered a consecutive decrease in USB's portfolio weight on June 16 and June 18, reflecting a measured reduction as the stock approaches its annual ceiling.
weight 3.425% → 3.367% (-0.058 pp)·stock up 9.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 18·entry $58.14·now $63.14
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
The gradual accumulation of US BANCORP in AIVL, moving from 3.0175% to 3.3998% across several measured increments over a month, aligns with the ETF's strategy of identifying genuine value within its pre-filtered US value-factor universe. Despite USB's current price being 94% of its 52-week high and delivering a 1-year return of +29.8%, its recent flat 90-day return permits this patient, incremental portfolio adjustment. The AI's valuation model likely perceives the company's P/E of 11.3 and P/B of 1.27 as attractive, particularly given its 84.12% revenue growth and 12.21% return on equity. This blend of strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation distinguishes USB as a favorable holding for AIVL, indicating the AI's detection of long-term value rather than a transient value trap.
weight 3.018% → 3.400% (+0.382 pp)·stock up 4.3% in the 30 days before
Jun 10·entry $56.81·now $63.14Chased
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
USB, trading at $56.02 and at 92% of its 52-week high, has experienced flat returns over the past three months despite a 29.6% gain over the last year, suggesting a period of price consolidation that AIVL's AI could analyze for fundamental stability. WisdomTree's AIVL, which uses AI to distinguish genuine value from value traps based on fundamentals like margins, return on capital, debt, and valuation metrics, likely identified USB's PER of 10.86, PBR of 1.27, 12.21% ROE, and 84.12% revenue growth as indicators of intrinsic value. The gradual accumulation of USB, evidenced by the weight increase from 2.9851% to 3.3369% between May and June 2026, reflects the AI's periodic rebalancing decision to add to a position it assesses as fundamentally sound, even as the stock approaches its annual peak.
weight 2.985% → 3.306% (+0.321 pp)·stock up 0.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 8·entry $55.35·now $63.14Chased
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
weight 3.077% → 3.337% (+0.260 pp)·stock down 0.8% in the 30 days before
Jun 5·entry $55.69·now $63.14Chased
AIVL · Accumulation · 5d
weight 3.073% → 3.278% (+0.205 pp)·stock down 0.3% in the 30 days before
Jun 4·entry $55.46·now $63.14Chased
AIVL · Weight increase · 2d
stock down 4.3% in the 30 days before
May 15·entry $53.12·now $63.14Chased
LQAI · Exit · 1d
USB had just hit its 52-week high of $62.89, representing a 1-year return of +41.2%, when LG-Qraft's AI-driven LQAI ETF removed it from its portfolio on July 7. This decisive action by the Qraft AI ranking system, which applies to a US large-cap core universe and rebalances weekly, suggests the algorithm weighed the stock's recent ascent and current valuation against its financial profile. Although USB reported 84.12% revenue growth and a 12.21% ROE, its current price, marking 100% of its 52-week range, coupled with a 12.38 PER and 1.27 PBR, likely influenced the AI's re-evaluation. The ETF’s core large-cap style, which balances name selection without heavy factor tilt, likely led the AI to conclude that USB no longer met its criteria for inclusion, transitioning from a consistent ~0.80% weight to zero in a single weekly rebalance.
weight 0.810% → 0 (exited)·stock up 13.4% in the 30 days before
Jul 7·entry $62.89·now $63.14
LQAI · Weight increase · 3d
USB’s revenue growth of 84.12%, coupled with a PBR of 1.27 and ROE of 12.21%, presented a compelling profile to LQAI’s Qraft AI ranking engine, aligning with its core large-cap, AI-driven selection approach that avoids heavy factor tilts. Despite USB’s current price of $62.83, which marks 100% of its 52-week high and follows a +15.2% 30-day return, the fund’s weight in the stock increased consecutively from 0.79% on July 1st to 0.81% by July 6th. This consistent upward adjustment, originating after a prior decrease to 0.75%, suggests the AI’s model continuously registered improving relative attractiveness for USB within its large-cap universe. The LG-Qraft collaboration’s weekly rebalancing mechanism allowed for this sustained allocation adjustment, indicating the AI identified ongoing merit in USB’s performance and valuation, rather than reacting solely to short-term momentum.
weight 0.750% → 0.810% (+0.060 pp)·stock up 18.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 6·entry $62.83·now $63.14Fresh
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
USB Bancorp is currently trading at $61.73, placing it at 100% of its 52-week high of $61.96, following a 30-day return of +13.3% and a one-year return of +42.6%. Despite this near-term price ceiling, the Qraft AI ranking engine, which drives LQAI's name selection for its US large-cap core portfolio, has recently increased its allocation to USB from 0.75% to 0.80% between June 30th and July 2nd. This suggests the AI model, which aims for a core style without heavy factor tilt, has identified enduring positive signals in the financial stock. Its financial profile, including an 84.12% revenue growth, a PER of 12.38, and a PBR of 1.27, likely contributes to the AI's decision to add weight, perceiving value even at elevated price levels. Such a move indicates the Qraft algorithm prioritizes these fundamental indicators and recent performance within its ranking system, allowing for continued allocation to a company exhibiting sustained strength.
weight 0.750% → 0.800% (+0.050 pp)·stock up 13.1% in the 30 days before
Jul 2·entry $61.73·now $63.14Drifting
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
USB currently trades at $60.11, just below its 52-week high of $60.69, reflecting a 30-day return of +10.3% and a 1-year return of +36.0%. This sustained price momentum, coupled with USB’s 84.12% revenue growth and a 12.21% ROE, appears to be a key signal for Qraft’s AI ranking applied to LQAI’s US large-cap core universe. The AI model likely perceived these factors as contributing to a favorable outlook, leading to the consecutive weight increases in USB from 0.73% to 0.78% between June 22 and June 24. Such rebalancing aligns with LQAI’s methodology of AI-driven name selection that balances core large-cap attributes with responsiveness to evolving performance, distinguishing it from a purely momentum-focused approach.
weight 0.730% → 0.780% (+0.050 pp)·stock up 9.6% in the 30 days before
Jun 24·entry $60.11·now $63.14Drifting
LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d
USB's financial metrics, including a PER of 11.56, PBR of 1.27, 84.12% revenue growth, and 12.21% ROE, present a balanced picture suitable for LQAI's core large-cap, AI-driven selection approach, which avoids heavy factor tilts. However, Qraft's AI engine initiated a consecutive weight decrease in USB from 0.75% to 0.73% between June 16th and 18th, 2026. This move occurred as USB traded at $58.14, within 4% of its 52-week high, driven by a 30-day return of +5.1% despite a 90-day return of -4.0%. The AI, positioned midway between broad market exposure and concentrated momentum strategies, likely adjusted its allocation to moderate exposure as the stock approached its yearly peak, balancing the company's strong recent growth against its elevated price level. This nuanced recalibration suggests the AI's model identified a slight shift in USB's relative attractiveness compared to other names in the ~100 US large-cap universe during its weekly rebalance cycle.
weight 0.750% → 0.730% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 9.1% in the 30 days before
Jun 18·entry $58.14·now $63.14
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
USB's revenue growth of 84.12% and a return on equity of 12.21%, alongside a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3, aligns with the LG-Qraft collaboration's AI model seeking a balanced core large-cap profile. The Qraft AI ranking, applied to a US large-cap core universe, initiated exposure to USB on 2026-06-09, introducing a 0.74% weight after a period of no allocation. This position saw a further increment to 0.76% on 2026-06-10, coinciding with USB trading at $56.81, near 94% of its 52-week high, signaling the AI's continued positive assessment for the stock despite its current valuation level.
weight 0 → 0.760% (new)·stock up 4.3% in the 30 days before
Jun 10·entry $56.81·now $63.14Chased
LQAI · New entry · 1d
The AI-managed LQAI fund initiated a discrete 0.7400% position in USB on June 9, 2026, after a period of zero allocation in the ETF. This sudden entry reflects LQAI's weekly rebalancing process, where the Qraft AI engine dynamically ranks US large-cap core companies. Despite USB trading near 92% of its 52-week high, the AI's selection likely considered the company's 84.12% revenue growth and a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.86. Operating with a style that sits between broad market exposure and concentrated momentum, LQAI's AI appears to have identified USB's blend of fundamental metrics and its substantial 29.6% one-year price gain, even after recent short-term price stabilization, as a compelling opportunity within its large-cap universe.
weight 0 → 0.740% (new)·stock up 0.9% in the 30 days before
Jun 9·entry $56.02·now $63.14Chased
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
AI ETFs are holding US Bancorp, with AIVL specifically showing a trend of increasing its position, suggesting a positive outlook. In contrast, a Buffett-style analysis results in a "Fail" verdict, primarily due to the inability to confirm critical long-term financial health criteria with the available data. This indicates a divergence in assessment, where the AI's positive action conflicts with the conservative value investing framework's conclusion.
- Circle of CompetenceUS Bancorp operates in the well-understood banking sector, whose underlying unit economics, while cyclical, are generally predictable over a ten-year horizon.
- Economic MoatAs a large, established bank, US Bancorp benefits from significant customer switching costs, a trusted brand, and regulatory barriers to entry that contribute to a durable competitive advantage.
- ManagementThe provided financial snapshot does not offer sufficient information to evaluate management's candor, capital allocation discipline, or personal alignment with shareholder interests.
- Financial HealthThe single-year ROE of 12.21% falls below the framework's 10-year average target of 15%, and critical historical data for operating margins and owner earnings are missing, preventing a pass on financial health.
- Margin of SafetyWithout a conservative estimate of intrinsic value, it is not possible to determine if the current price offers a defensible margin of safety according to the framework's criteria.
US Bancorp appears to fit within the circle of competence and possesses identifiable economic moats. However, a comprehensive assessment of management and, crucially, its long-term financial health could not be completed with the provided data, leading to a "Fail" verdict on financial health. Consequently, a definitive judgment on the margin of safety was also not possible, preventing an overall "Pass" for this company.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.