Top 12 Extreme Value Stocks to Invest In Right Now

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5. U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)

Forward P/E Ratio: 9.49

Earnings Growth This Year: 10.00%

Earnings Growth Next Year: 10.92%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) is a diversified financial services company that provides a range of banking, investment, and payment services to individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and other financial institutions. On March 10, Bank of America Securities analyst Ebrahim Poonawala maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $44.72.

In the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024, the company showed positive financial results and strategic advancements. U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) reported revenue of $7 billion for the quarter and $27.5 billion for the full year, driven by growth in both net interest income and non-interest income. Management attributed the growth to effective balance sheet management, asset repricing, and diversified fee business offerings.

Looking ahead, management expects the first quarter of 2025 net interest income to be relatively stable compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Moreover, it expects revenue growth between the range of 3% to 5%, with positive operating leverage. U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) is one of the top extreme-value stocks to invest in right now.

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