NYSE:C

Citigroup Inc. (C)

132.87
-2.28 (1.69%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 3:36:39 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

Citigroup Inc. (C) is experiencing a significant turnaround under new management, demonstrating impressive earnings growth and strategic restructuring. Analysts highlight a remarkable Q4 performance, with earnings up 56%, and expect continued growth, particularly in wealth management and investment banking. Despite some macroeconomic pressures, such as rising interest rates, the stock trades below book value, providing a compelling investment opportunity. The CEO's focus on core franchises and operational efficiency is gaining recognition, making Citi an attractive choice relative to its peers, although some analysts still prefer JPMorgan Chase (JPM) for its stability and premium valuation. The overall sentiment suggests a positive trajectory, encouraging investors to capitalize on its current price point before potential price revisions occur.

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Undervalued
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DON'T BUY
In a difficult situation because one of the issues they are going to have. Great global franchise, credit card franchise and investment banking franchise. Retail franchise is actually quite small and this is going to hurt them. Would prefer others.
COMMENT
Options about one year out? If you are going to buy options on this he would definitely go out a full year. Keep it small because it is a very high-risk trade and you will have time working against you.
COMMENT
Compared to other US banks there is more risk of dissolution of capital. Management has not been well accepted by the street. Likes the US financials in general but would rather buy the Financial ETF (XLF-N).
HOLD
CitiGroup Canada 4.54% bonds maturing 2013. Think they have passed through the worst part of the crisis. They are getting their TARP funding and are able to issue debt through FDIC. Solid investment grade. Would hold to maturity.
DON'T BUY
One of the US financial institutions that is in a class that you have to look at as an option. If it is still around in 5 to 8 months you'll probably have some pretty significant gains. But if the financials run into more difficulty they could be diluted to basically nothing. He would prefer something with more of a retail presence.
SELL
There is no risk of this going bankrupt. However, its earning power, much like the other US banks, is probably going to be challenged for quite some time. These companies are going to be forced to go through a de-leveraging process, therefore lower ROE’s, lower growth rates and probably lower earnings multiples.
WATCH
There has been a big recovery in the US bank stocks. There are still some risks. There are rumours that they have failed the Stress Test. They also have to raise some capital to survive the environment.
DON'T BUY
Very toxic. A lot of the recent run-up has been short covering and momentum players getting on board. Has a lot of exposure to commercial real estate, which is just starting to fall apart.
DON'T BUY
It is a speculation. Doesn’t recommend the US Banks.
DON'T BUY
You are buying a survival premium. Owned 30% by government. Gigantic balance sheet issues. Not optimistic. USB would be a better choice.
DON'T BUY
Always had the problem of putting together all there pieces. Can’t short the common stock. Is a prime candidate for a massive re-organization, possibly breaking it up.
SELL
Concerned about US banks. Would take profit. Potential for increases in loan losses. Doesn’t think bad news is over with.
COMMENT
Just agreed to go into the refunding of their toxic assets. If they get these of their books and the economy starts to turn and the advantages start to flow through to the bottom line it could be okay. (See Top Picks.)
DON'T BUY
Wouldn't bet on this one with serious money. A better way to play financials would be through the ProShare Ultra Financial E.T.F. (UYG-N), which will give you a basket of banks.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Wouldn't touch it.
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