Operating Loss Carryforwards
U.S. Bancorp Operating Loss Carryforwards decreased by 95.3% to $142M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 95.3%, from $3B to $142M. 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
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.
other_operating_loss_carryforwardsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.8B | $2.8B | $2.7B | $3B | $142M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | -3.6% | +11.1% | -95.3% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | -3.6% | +11.1% | -95.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is U.S. Bancorp's operating loss carryforwards?
- U.S. Bancorp (USB) reported operating loss carryforwards of $142M 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 $3B to $142M.
- 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 $2.3B to $142M.
- What does operating loss carryforwards mean?
- Past financial losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.