Citi (C, $64.25) beats Q4 earnings expectations
Citigroup reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ estimates.
The bank’s earnings fell -7% year-over-year to $4.63 billion -- or $2.08 a share, compared with the $1.34 a share expected by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv.
Revenue decreased -10% from the prior year quarter to $16.5 billion, slightly below analysts’ expectation of $16.7 billion.
The bank released $1.5 billion in reserves for credit losses, an amount that’s larger than analysts had expected. In the third quarter it has reserve of $436 million. The year-ago reserve was $253 million. Credit costs were more than $2 billion less than a year earlier.
C sees its Stochastic Oscillator ascending out of oversold territory
On March 10, 2026, the Stochastic Oscillator for C moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 54 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 54 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where C advanced for three days, in of 339 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 03, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on C as a result. In of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for C turned negative on February 12, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
C moved below its 50-day moving average on February 27, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for C crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 23, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where C declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
C broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 06, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for C entered a downward trend on March 13, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 31, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. C’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.962) is normal, around the industry mean (1.387). P/E Ratio (15.120) is within average values for comparable stocks, (12.801). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.769) is also within normal values, averaging (4.004). C has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.022) as compared to the industry average of (0.041). P/S Ratio (2.323) is also within normal values, averaging (3.561).
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