NYSE:C

Citigroup Inc. (C)

135.15
+5.22 (4.02%)
as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

Citigroup Inc. is experiencing a notable turnaround under its new CEO, who has implemented significant restructuring and refocused the company towards its strongest business segments. With impressive earnings growth of 56% reported in the latest quarter, the bank is showing renewed potential, particularly in wealth management and investment banking. Analysts have observed that Citigroup trades below its book value, presenting a compelling opportunity for investors if the positive momentum continues. While higher interest rates pose challenges for the bank, many experts believe that Citigroup's inherent strengths and improving margins will drive further growth, making it an appealing investment choice amidst the larger banking landscape dominated by well-performing institutions like JPMorgan and Bank of America. The stock's performance over the last year has resulted in a significant increase, contributing to a favorable outlook as the market adjusts to the evolving narrative surrounding this banking giant.

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Undervalued
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BUY
He started a new, small position. A rising yield curve and rates will benefit. Citi has lagged peers so badly, but the CEO is doing the right moves. So, he is entering Citi now.
DON'T BUY
Value trap? It's nothing. It lacks the growth expected from a bank, lacks the deposits and consistency, and sells well below tangible book value. It's a show-me story which concerns him. Their Q4 report had charges he didn't understand. BOA, MS and WF are better.
Unspecified
Not much growth in revenue or other important measures (cash flow). Current valuation cheap, however, not a consistent return on equity. Doesn't follow banking sector.
TOP PICK

Stock current yields over 3%. Trading at 6x earnings. Stock has under preformed in relation to competitors, however, new CEO making positive changes. Believes that company is valued at 75% of tangible assets. No reason to believe company is only worth 75% of tangible assets. Investors can collect 3% dividend yield, while company improves valuation.

COMMENT
It reports Friday. Is this a new Citi? It's lagged during a great banking rally. Can the CEO convince the street? It's cheap vs. its tangible book value. It paused buybacks in December due to laws, or so they said.
DON'T BUY
Orphan child of money centre banks, not doing as well. It is inexpensive, but it's cheap for a reason. What's the catalyst that will move the needle? New management. Not enough there for him to invest. Likes the sector and the regionals. Banking is the place you want to be, just not here.
BUY
Options trading He just bought some calls. He saw people buying upside calls, so he pounced on it.
DON'T BUY
This stock was very very cheap but has had difficulty improving profitability. Has one of the lowest ROE's in the banking sector, Not very well run. He would own a different bank.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
It's down $18 from its $80 high and trading at a $17 discount from its tangible book value. It's a steal. One to consider nibbling at during this Omicron sell-off.
WATCH
There's a reason it's at a low valuation. They're just not executing. New female CEO with new ideas could be the catalyst to get it out of the doldrums. Her vision is a bank "of the soul". He'd need to see a little more before initiating a buy.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 11/20, Up 48%) Last year, it was an easy buy. Now, if the yield curve increases or loan growth happens, then the stock will do well. Valuation is not bad. Wait for a pullback to enter. The easy money has been made now.
DON'T BUY
It's the second-worst of the big banks. They beat their report yesterday, but expenses also rose. Consumer banking's revenues declined 5% as expenses rose 5%. No setbacks here to report, but Citi didn't make much progress either. The stock is trading cheaply, though.
DON'T BUY
They report Thursday. Citi is a perennial underachiever, which he doesn't expect to change.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 08/20, Up 59%) Too cheap to ignore last year. Still a good name at this point. Not as much visible growth until we get higher interest rates. With the recent correction, it's become a buy.
BUY
C vs. MS Likes the banking sector, US banks in general, and both these names. Citi is at its 200-day MA, pretty cheap at below book value of 0.77, a diversified bank. MS price to book is 1.9x, has done well, with more growth so you're paying up for it, more into wealth management and institutional securities.
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