NYSE:C
Citigroup Inc. (C)
132.95
-3.22 (2.36%)
as of Sep 16, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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Technical Analysis 0
DON'T BUY
Bank of America vs Citigroup. There's some good opportunities but maybe not something you want to invest in right now. Deposits competition is heating up. Net interest margin moving the wrong way. Deposits costs are higher. Credit isn't terrible right now. Not that the banks are a terrible spot, you're probably going to do fine. Dividends are totally safe. But is this really going to get you a great return right now? Better places to be, and probably better countries.
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TOP PICK
A very well known global bank that has emerged well from the 2008 crisis. Trades under 8 times forward earnings. They raised their long term guidance last year and see their ROE at 14-16%. It trades at book value. Yield 3.3%. (Analysts’ price target is $79.17)
Tim ReganOwned
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COMMENT
Bank of America vs Citigroup – Both of these have earnings forecasts that are growing compared to the rest of the US bank sector that looks weak. He thinks both are excellent value and are good buys currently. He wishes the US banks would stop buying back shares and pay out dividends instead – like the Canadian banks. He thinks this might require regulatory support first.
Ross HealyUnknown
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 19/17, Down 11%) Disappointed with how U.S. banks have done this year. They've performed fundamentally, but the stock price hasn't risen. There's lots of gas in the tank; some rotation will make these banks do well.
Gordon ReidOwned
banks
DON'T BUY
COMMENT
C-N vs. GS-N He likes American banks. CITI peaked at the start of 2018 and is now drifting lower. Their uptrend from 2016-2018 could repeat. This could fall back to the $60 level of resistance. Goldman (GS-N) has a similar chart, but its drop this year had been more severe. Their support level is strong at $200 (it's been testing many times). GS-N is less risky.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 12/17, Down 3%) It's cheap, trading below 1x price-to-book. Decent growth. They're committed to share buybacks and dividend increases. What's hurt them is they are very international with more than 50% of revenues outside America. That's why it's been sideways lately. As long as the US economy is firm, US banks will perform decently.
Stan WongOwned
banks
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 17/17, Down 6%) It has increased its dividend twice since last year. He continues to love it and holds a sizable personal position. He has a model price of $70.75.
Brian Acker, CAOwned
banks
DON'T BUY
Bank of America vs. Citigroup Prefers BAC. Citigroup is cheaper though. But BAC has better opportunities with a strong banking franchise in the U.S; their Merill Lynch franchise is also good. Trading at 1.1x book that should grow. Citirgroup is reducing costs and technology will drive growth here. Can do only small acquisitions now, not large, though regulations are easing. Citi trades at a lower multiple, but BAC holds more opportunity.
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