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In the latest close session, Citigroup (C - Free Report) was up +1.22% at $129.64. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.6%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.83%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.64%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the U.S. bank had lost 7.52% lagged the Finance sector's loss of 3.99% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.34%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Citigroup in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 13, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Citigroup to post earnings of $2.66 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 18.75%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $23.66 billion, up 7.11% from the prior-year quarter.
C's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $11.19 per share and revenue of $95.51 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +40.4% and +12.07%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Citigroup. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.14% downward. As of now, Citigroup holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Citigroup's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 11.45. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 13.08.
One should further note that C currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.57. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Financial - Investment Bank industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.87.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 54, this industry ranks in the top 22% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual 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.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Citigroup (C) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
In the latest close session, Citigroup (C - Free Report) was up +1.22% at $129.64. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.6%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.83%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.64%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the U.S. bank had lost 7.52% lagged the Finance sector's loss of 3.99% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.34%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Citigroup in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 13, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Citigroup to post earnings of $2.66 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 18.75%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $23.66 billion, up 7.11% from the prior-year quarter.
C's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $11.19 per share and revenue of $95.51 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +40.4% and +12.07%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Citigroup. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.14% downward. As of now, Citigroup holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Citigroup's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 11.45. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 13.08.
One should further note that C currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.57. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Financial - Investment Bank industry was having an average PEG ratio of 0.87.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 54, this industry ranks in the top 22% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual 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.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.