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Why the Market Dipped But Citigroup (C) Gained Today
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In the latest close session, Citigroup (C - Free Report) was up +1.09% at $134.73. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.17%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.97%.
Coming into today, shares of the U.S. bank had gained 5.9% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 0.29%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.23%.
The upcoming earnings release of Citigroup will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 14, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.59, showcasing a 32.14% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $23.15 billion, up 6.84% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $10.68 per share and revenue of $92.9 billion. These totals would mark changes of +34% and +9.01%, respectively, from last year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Citigroup. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.3% higher. Citigroup is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Digging into valuation, Citigroup currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.48. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 13.89.
We can also see that C currently has a PEG ratio of 0.6. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Financial - Investment Bank industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.05 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 98, putting it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
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Why the Market Dipped But Citigroup (C) Gained Today
In the latest close session, Citigroup (C - Free Report) was up +1.09% at $134.73. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.17%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.97%.
Coming into today, shares of the U.S. bank had gained 5.9% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 0.29%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.23%.
The upcoming earnings release of Citigroup will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 14, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.59, showcasing a 32.14% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $23.15 billion, up 6.84% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $10.68 per share and revenue of $92.9 billion. These totals would mark changes of +34% and +9.01%, respectively, from last year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Citigroup. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.3% higher. Citigroup is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Digging into valuation, Citigroup currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.48. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 13.89.
We can also see that C currently has a PEG ratio of 0.6. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Financial - Investment Bank industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.05 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 98, putting it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.