Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Reduces Stake in U.S. Bancorp

The institutional investor sold over 372,000 shares of the financial services provider in Q4 2025.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:52am

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. decreased its stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) by 9.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,618,165 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 372,707 shares during the period.

Why it matters

This reduction in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's position in U.S. Bancorp reflects broader trends in the banking and financial services industry, as institutional investors adjust their portfolios in response to economic conditions and market dynamics.

The details

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. sold 372,707 shares of U.S. Bancorp in the fourth quarter of 2025, reducing its total stake in the financial services provider to 3,618,165 shares. This represented a 9.3% decrease in the institutional investor's position. U.S. Bancorp is a major national commercial bank that provides a wide range of banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services group that operates as an asset manager and owns stakes in various financial institutions globally.

U.S. Bancorp

A bank holding company and the parent of U.S. Bank, a national commercial bank that provides a wide range of banking, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services.

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The takeaway

This reduction in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's position in U.S. Bancorp reflects broader trends in the banking and financial services industry, as institutional investors adjust their portfolios in response to economic conditions and market dynamics. The move highlights the ongoing shifts and realignments occurring within the financial sector.