US Bancorp (NYSE:USB)

this bank will sail through the current mess unscathed, and emerge as a big winner. great dividend, nice growth rate, very well managed bank, very conservative business model.

one of the best financial stocks out there

USB is conservatively managed with a focus on controlling costs. Management kept the sales force from getting involved in the subprime mess even as business migrated elsewhere.

Disclaimer: I'm employed by USB.

will continue to grow after the recent foolishness

Although USB offers a nice dividend yield and the return on equity and P/E numbers look decent, I think just the fact that this is a 'financial' hurts this stock. The 300 billion relief package passed last night ought to help many in the financial sector, but investors are going to shy away for a while. USB has maintained a pretty positive image throughout the credit crisis and I hope they don't reveal any surprises. I'm not loving the debit to equity ratios, but the net profit margin of nearly 30% looks good. Again, I'm only calling this a short term underperformer due to the fact that this is a financial. In the long term, I believe this stock will ultimately outperform.

jewel in a stressed sector

WILL REACH $42-44

due to boom in the bust

DSandler

As per Benjamin Graham value principles, stock is available at a price which is at a discount to its intrinsic value.

bank say no more

$40+/share

A "bunt" in the words of something I read, can't remember the source. I don't understand why more income investors are looking to dividends. 5% yield on a bank who is a without blame in the sub-prime mess. Great time to pick them up.

should do well

Well positioned to ride out the credit crisis.

+$8

Lowest percent of bad mortgages. One of the largest banks. Will pick up the slack of Countrywide and others who lost tons of money. Will outperform othe banking stocks.

Good bank. Should not be pulled into the sub prime mess. Good dividend while we wait for the financials to go up.

Low exposure to the sub prime lending debauchery. Proven track record.