Citigroup (C, $66.96) reports a decrease in Q4 earnings
Citigroup posted a sharp drop in earnings for the fourth quarter.
The banking giant’s earnings came in at $1.46 a share, compared to $1.38 expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
Revenue of $17 billion also was higher than analysts’ expectations of $16.75 billion expected
The company’s net income plunged -26% to $3.2 billion. Citigroup attributed that to an increase in expenses for a “pre-tax impact” of about $1.2 billion related to the sale of its consumer banking businesses in Asia.
Citi’s global consumer banking business segment experienced a revenue decline of -6% year over year to $6.94 billion. Revenue in the North America region fell by -6% as sales from Citi-branded cards and retail services decreased. Revenue in Asia decreased by -9%, while Latin America revenue declined by -4%. Expenses within the bank’s global banking division rose +33% year-over-year.
The company’ institutional clients group’s revenue increased by 4% to $9.9 billion, on the back of + 18% surge in investment banking. But its fixed income markets revenue fell -20% year over year to $2.5 billion.
For the full-year 2021, Citigroup net income nearly doubled from 2020 to $21.95 billion. However, its revenue decreased by -5% to $71.88 billion.
Momentum Indicator for C turns negative, indicating new downward trend
C saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on September 17, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 83 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 58 of the 83 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 70%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 38 of 62 cases where C's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 61%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for C turned negative on September 16, 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 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 30 of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 70%.
C moved below its 50-day moving average on September 16, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 65%.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The 10-day moving average for C crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 09, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 10 of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
Following a +0.74% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where C advanced for three days, in 226 of 339 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.
C may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 228 of 291 cases where C Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 78%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 1 (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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 11 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 19, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 43 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average 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 Valuation Rating of 44 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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: C's P/B Ratio (1.159) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.874). P/E Ratio (14.327) is within average values for comparable stocks, (14.999). C's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.602) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.323). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. C's P/S Ratio (2.616) is slightly lower than the industry average of (3.867).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 47 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. C’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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