Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) Receives $114.50 Consensus Target Price from Analysts

Shares of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) have received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nineteen ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $114.50.

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on C shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Citigroup in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Citigroup from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $107.00 to $124.00 in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Citigroup from $112.00 to $123.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on shares of Citigroup from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Finally, Oppenheimer reduced their target price on shares of Citigroup from $123.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 19th.

Citigroup Trading Down 2.0%

NYSE:C opened at $118.05 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $211.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.58, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.62. Citigroup has a 12 month low of $55.51 and a 12 month high of $122.84. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $105.45 and a 200-day simple moving average of $97.59.

Citigroup (NYSE:C) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 14th. The company reported $2.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.35. Citigroup had a return on equity of 7.91% and a net margin of 8.73%.The company had revenue of $22.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.92 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.51 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Citigroup will post 7.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Citigroup Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 3rd were paid a dividend of $0.60 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 3rd. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Citigroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 33.71%.

Key Headlines Impacting Citigroup

Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi research remains a market voice on digital assets — Citi analysts’ high-profile Bitcoin forecast (a $143k 12?month call) keeps the bank visible to institutional crypto flows and highlights potential fee/research upside if institutional crypto adoption accelerates. This can support revenue from markets/research and help long-term sentiment. Citigroup’s $143K Bitcoin Call for 2026—Bull, Base, and Bear Scenarios Explained
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader crypto and fintech trends — industry notes that institutional adoption of crypto is expected to continue in 2026, which is a thematic tailwind for banks that expand custody, trading, or prime-brokerage services. Impact on Citi depends on execution and regulatory clarity. Cantor Fitzgerald Expects Institutional Adoption of Crypto to Continue in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Non-core holdings trimmed — Citigroup group entities have ceased being substantial holders in a couple of Australian names, reflecting portfolio/market-making activity rather than company fundamentals. Minimal direct impact on Citi’s stock. Citi Group Entities Cease to Be Substantial Holders in Inghams Group Citigroup Entities Exit Substantial Holder Position in IPH Ltd
• Negative Sentiment: Confirmed sale of AO Citibank in Russia — Citigroup’s board approved selling its remaining Russian unit to Renaissance Capital and said the deal will produce a roughly $1.2 billion pre?tax loss in the current quarter. That creates an immediate earnings hit, pressures quarterly EPS, and is the principal reason for today’s weaker share price. Citigroup board approves sale of Russia unit AO Citibank, flags $1.2 billion loss
• Negative Sentiment: Media confirmation and impact framing — The Wall Street Journal corroborates the sale and the ~ $1.2B pretax charge in Q4, reinforcing investor focus on the near?term hit to reported earnings and capital metrics. Citigroup to Sell Remaining Business Operating in Russia
• Negative Sentiment: Relative underperformance — Market commentary notes Citigroup shares are underperforming competitors today, amplifying selling pressure and suggesting investors are rotating away from Citi into other banks or financials perceived to have cleaner near?term earnings outlooks. Citigroup Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors

Institutional Trading of Citigroup

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of C. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in Citigroup during the third quarter valued at approximately $174,000. Keel Point LLC grew its stake in shares of Citigroup by 3.8% during the 3rd quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 9,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $949,000 after purchasing an additional 343 shares during the period. Farmers National Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Citigroup during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $240,000. FNY Investment Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 53.6% during the 3rd quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC now owns 10,114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,026,000 after purchasing an additional 3,530 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hudson Bay Capital Management LP lifted its stake in shares of Citigroup by 1,009.4% in the 3rd quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP now owns 444,999 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,167,000 after purchasing an additional 493,934 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.72% of the company’s stock.

Citigroup Company Profile

Citigroup Inc is a global financial services company headquartered in New York City with roots tracing back to the City Bank of New York, founded in 1812. The modern Citigroup was created through the 1998 merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group and has since operated as a diversified bank holding company that provides a broad range of banking and financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments and institutions worldwide.

Citi’s principal businesses include retail and commercial banking, credit card and consumer lending products, wealth management and private banking, and a full suite of institutional services.