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Operating Loss Carryforwards

U.S. Bancorp Operating Loss Carryforwards decreased by 95.3% to $142.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 95.3%, from $3.00B to $142.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Loss Carryforwards shows a downward trend with a -42.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher carryforwards represent a valuable tax asset that can improve future cash flows, provided the company generates sufficient taxable income.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of past operating losses that can be carried forward to offset future taxable income. These c...

Peer comparison

Common in companies that have undergone restructuring or periods of significant volatility; peers with stable earnings typically have lower balances.

Metric ID: other_operating_loss_carryforwards

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$2.80B$2.80B$2.70B$3.00B$142.00M
QoQ Change—+0.0%-3.6%+11.1%-95.3%
YoY Change—+0.0%-3.6%+11.1%-95.3%
Range$142.00M – $3.00B
CAGR-94.9%
Avg YoY Growth-21.9%
Median YoY Growth-1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is U.S. Bancorp's operating loss carryforwards?
U.S. Bancorp (USB) reported operating loss carryforwards of $142.00M in Q4 2025.
How has U.S. Bancorp's operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?
U.S. Bancorp's operating loss carryforwards decreased by 95.3% year-over-year, from $3.00B to $142.00M.
What is the long-term trend for U.S. Bancorp's operating loss carryforwards?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), U.S. Bancorp's operating loss carryforwards has grown at a -42.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.30B to $142.00M.
What does operating loss carryforwards mean?
Past financial losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.