Citigroup (C, $67.43) beats Q1 earnings estimates, despite steep plunge in stock-trading revenue
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.
C's RSI Indicator recovers from oversold territory
The RSI Oscillator for C moved out of oversold territory on April 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 29 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 29 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 17, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on C as a result. In of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for C just turned positive on April 17, 2025. Looking at past instances where C's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where C advanced for three days, in of 321 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
C may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
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 .
The Aroon Indicator for C entered a downward trend on April 07, 2025. 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (0.647) is normal, around the industry mean (0.958). C has a moderately high P/E Ratio (15.708) as compared to the industry average of (8.937). C's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (18.586) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.643). Dividend Yield (0.033) settles around the average of (0.053) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.581) is also within normal values, averaging (2.460).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 33, placing this stock slightly worse than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than 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.
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