NewEdge Wealth LLC decreased its position in shares of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C – Free Report) by 23.1% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 29,064 shares of the company’s stock after selling 8,749 shares during the quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC’s holdings in Citigroup were worth $3,296,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in Citigroup by 166.9% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,990 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,407,000 after acquiring an additional 12,499 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Citigroup by 20.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 9,805 shares of the company’s stock valued at $835,000 after purchasing an additional 1,669 shares during the last quarter. United Bank acquired a new position in shares of Citigroup in the 2nd quarter valued at $972,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 3,016.7% during the 2nd quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 935 shares of the company’s stock worth $80,000 after purchasing an additional 905 shares during the period. Finally, HUB Investment Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 26.9% during the 2nd quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 15,287 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,301,000 after purchasing an additional 3,238 shares during the period. 71.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Citigroup Stock Performance
Shares of Citigroup stock opened at $131.95 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $225.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.99. The business has a 50-day moving average of $135.01 and a 200 day moving average of $123.82. Citigroup Inc. has a 12 month low of $87.94 and a 12 month high of $147.96.
Citigroup declared that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, May 7th that authorizes the company to repurchase $30.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 13.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
Citigroup Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 3rd will be given a $0.67 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 3rd. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. This is a boost from Citigroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. Citigroup’s dividend payout ratio is 25.92%.
Insider Activity at Citigroup
In related news, Director John Cunningham Dugan sold 2,117 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.30, for a total value of $265,260.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 12,194 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,527,908.20. This trade represents a 14.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.11% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Citigroup from $134.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Argus set a $150.00 price target on shares of Citigroup in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $145.00 price target (up from $125.00) on shares of Citigroup in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Citigroup from $162.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $150.00 price objective on shares of Citigroup in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $145.67.
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Key Stories Impacting Citigroup
Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citi analysts said the recent pullback in semiconductor stocks looks like a buying opportunity, which may support broader risk appetite and help sentiment around markets that Citigroup covers through its trading and research franchises. Pullback in chip stocks is a buying opportunity, Citi says
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup was highlighted in a new CMBS deal update, after pricing an $817 million multifamily conduit transaction, reinforcing Citi’s role as an active lender and securitization player in U.S. commercial real estate. Citigroup (C) Sets Post GFC Record With $817 Million Multifamily CMBS Deal
- Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup reportedly closed a bullish South African rand trade after the currency looked “fragile” following South Africa’s surprise rate hold. This is more of a trading update than a major earnings driver, but it shows Citi is actively adjusting macro positions. Citi Drops Rand Bet After South Africa’s Surprise Rate Hold
- Neutral Sentiment: Separately, a headline noting Citi’s bearish view on the “Magnificent Seven” may reflect the bank’s broader market outlook, but it does not directly change Citigroup’s fundamentals. Wall Street Bank Just Declared the Magnificent 7 as “Dead” — What Happens Next?
About Citigroup
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.
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