Citigroup Inc.CWEAK BUYNov 12, 2026Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Nov 12, 2026. Market Open.
It just reported. The CEO has turned around the company the last few years and shares have rallied like crazy. Citi posted a clean top and bottom line beat with earnings up 27% year over year. Net interest income beat, but non-interest income missed. This was Citi's best Q3 revenue in a decade, and they raised their full-year net interest guidance. But shares fell 5.6% yesterday and down 1.8% today. Can't explain the decline, but he suspects it was punished for its outperformance recently. He still believes in Citi's turnaround.
Latest quarter very strong -- record revenue driven by investment banking, trading, and treasury services. What she likes most is the turnaround. Becoming a leaner, more profitable bank. Raised dividend by 12%, major share buybacks. She sees 18% upside. Ranks 8/10 on fundamentals. Yield is 2.02%.
(Analysts’ price target is $155.00)The US banks are only okay. They have around 7% total returns. Citi is the turnaround story that's finally turning around. BAC is a more stable. Citi has a more global footprint. He wouldn't buy either. Valuations are a little rich. You will get stable returns, though misses at earnings from high expectations. Are better opportunities elsewhere.
Fourth-largest US bank, with global footprint as well. Latest quarter beat on revenue, best in decades. Earnings up 56%. Hit profitability target ahead of schedule. Trades below book value.
If management keeps executing, the re-rating story has room. Higher interest rates are putting pressure on it right now.
Bit of softness in US banks over past few months. Long-term averages still moving higher. Valuation discount in US banks compared to Canadian. In general, likes US financials as long as 200-day MA trends higher and stock price is above. Stick to the major players like JPM, C, and MS.
He owns JPM. Used to own GS (see Past Top Picks).