Citigroup’s first quarter earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations, notwithstanding disappointing revenues.
The financial behemoth reported earnings of $1.87 per share, higher than analysts’ expectation of $1.80 per share (based on Refinitiv). Net income increased +2% from the year-ago quarter to $4.71 billion.
The company’s quarterly revenue of $18.576 billion, however, fell a bit short of $18.634 billion that analysts estimated (based on Refinitiv). Revenue was -2% lower from the year-quarter, largely due to a plunge experienced by its stock-trading business.
Stock-trading revenue for the bank declined -24% year-over-year. "Lower market volumes and client-financing balances," were cited by the bank as reasons behind the segment’s relatively weak performance.
Nevertheless, the pullback in stock-trading was partially offset by a +20% surge in Citi’s investment banking revenue. Also, revenue at its fixed-income desk increased +1% to $3.45 billion.
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C moved above its 50-day moving average on September 03, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
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The 10-day moving average for C crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 19, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 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 .
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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 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 18, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (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.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (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 (1.204) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.965). P/E Ratio (14.886) is within average values for comparable stocks, (15.732). C's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.626) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.410). Dividend Yield (0.018) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. C's P/S Ratio (2.718) is slightly lower than the industry average of (4.055).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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Industry MajorBanks