Truist and U.S. Bancorp pay identical $0.52 dividends, but only U.S. Bancorp's dividend is growing.

Truist Financial and U.S. Bancorp both paid shareholders $0.52 per share recently, but their dividend strategies differ significantly. Truist has kept its dividend flat for four years, focusing on share buybacks instead, while U.S. Bancorp has steadily increased its dividend and plans another raise soon. U.S. Bancorp's stronger earnings and active dividend growth suggest better future income potential, whereas Truist prioritizes capital returns through buybacks under new leadership. Investors should watch U.S. Bancorp's upcoming dividend decision and Truist's approach under its new CEO.