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Citigroup (C) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$80.05 +1.54 (+1.96%)
As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Citigroup - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
12

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Citigroup in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for C.

Consensus Price Target

$83.93
4.85% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Citigroup, the average price target is $83.93. The highest price target for C is $109.00, while the lowest price target for C is $65.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.85% from the current price of $80.05.
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C Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/21/24 to 1/20/25
1 Month Ago
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
3 Months Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
1 Year Ago
1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$83.93$76.47$71.06$55.21
Forecasted Upside4.85% Upside10.52% Upside11.82% Upside7.16% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

C Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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C Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Citigroup Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCitigroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.51
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.85% Upside22.60% Upside12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/16/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Betsy Graseck
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$104.00 ➝ $109.00+39.31%
1/16/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Glenn Schorr
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Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$69.00 ➝ $79.00+0.91%
1/16/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
Richard Ramsden
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$77.00 ➝ $86.00+9.88%
1/16/2025Piper Sandler
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Scott Siefers
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $83.00+5.92%
1/16/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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D. Konrad
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$85.00 ➝ $92.00+17.41%
1/7/2025Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $95.00+28.50%
1/7/2025Truist Financial
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$85.00+16.85%
1/6/2025Barclays
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J. Goldberg
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $95.00+33.80%
1/3/2025Oppenheimer
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$110.00 ➝ $102.00+45.05%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $95.00+39.44%
7/15/2024Argus
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S. Biggar
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $72.00+12.43%
7/11/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$63.00 ➝ $65.00-1.05%
6/17/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $66.00+11.68%
4/8/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$56.00 ➝ $65.00+5.08%
3/28/2024HSBC
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$61.00 ➝ $70.00+11.55%
1/8/2024Societe Generale
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
1/3/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$58.00+9.33%
12/18/2023Daiwa Capital Markets
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$63.00+26.18%
7/18/2023Odeon Capital Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$50.51+9.19%
5/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$54.00 ➝ $50.00+12.38%

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Should I Buy Citigroup Stock? C Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Citigroup pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Citigroup
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Citigroup Inc.:

  • Citigroup Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.51, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.31, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a current stock price of $71.01, which is near its 52-week high of $73.38, suggesting potential for further appreciation in value.
  • Citigroup Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.24 and a yield of 3.15%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Citigroup Inc., with a price target of $75.63, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price growth.
  • The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 0.9%, reflecting resilience and growth in its business operations.

Citigroup
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Citigroup Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent earnings growth, Citigroup Inc. has a return on equity of only 6.19%, which may be considered low compared to industry standards, indicating less efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
  • The stock has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, suggesting that the company is heavily reliant on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Citigroup Inc. has a net margin of 4.70%, which may indicate challenges in controlling costs and maximizing profitability compared to competitors.
  • One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, which could signal potential concerns about the company's future performance.
  • With a beta of 1.45, Citigroup Inc. is more volatile than the market, meaning that its stock price may experience larger fluctuations, which could be a risk for conservative investors.

C Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Citigroup is $83.93, with a high forecast of $109.00 and a low forecast of $65.00.

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Citigroup in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" C shares.

According to analysts, Citigroup's stock has a predicted upside of 4.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Citigroup's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Citigroup also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Citigroup more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Citigroup is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how C compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:C) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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