Citigroup (C) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$69.19 +0.77 (+1.13%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
4

Buy
11

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for C.

Consensus Price Target

$76.47
10.52% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Citigroup, the average price target is $76.47. The highest price target for C is $107.00, while the lowest price target for C is $58.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.52% from the current price of $69.19.

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C Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$76.47	$73.00	$68.25	$52.62
Forecasted Upside	10.52% Upside	5.56% Upside	9.83% Upside	3.46% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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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.

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.

Citigroup Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Citigroup	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.63	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	10.52% Upside	18.66% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent C News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/6/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$72.00 ➝ $81.00	+12.50%
12/3/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$73.00 ➝ $80.00	+12.06%
12/3/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars	D. Konrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$70.00 ➝ $82.00	+14.86%
12/2/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$78.00 ➝ $90.00	+26.99%
11/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $95.00	+39.44%
11/5/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$91.00 ➝ $107.00	+69.09%
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10/16/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$63.00 ➝ $70.00	+8.78%
10/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$63.00 ➝ $64.00	+0.02%
10/16/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$86.00 ➝ $82.00	+30.91%
7/15/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $72.00	+12.43%
7/11/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$63.00 ➝ $65.00	-1.05%
6/17/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$63.00 ➝ $66.00	+11.68%
4/8/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$56.00 ➝ $65.00	+5.08%
3/28/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$61.00 ➝ $70.00	+11.55%
1/8/2024	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell
1/3/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$58.00	+9.33%
12/18/2023	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$63.00	+26.18%
7/18/2023	Odeon Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$50.51	+9.19%
5/24/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$54.00 ➝ $50.00	+12.38%
1/6/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$52.00 ➝ $46.00	-1.60%

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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, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Citigroup pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Citigroup
Bull Case

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

Citigroup Inc. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with price targets raised significantly, indicating strong market confidence. For instance, Wells Fargo increased their target from $85.00 to $95.00, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The current stock price is $72.15, which is near its 12-month high of $72.85, indicating strong performance and investor interest in the stock.
Citigroup Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.51, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.31, which reflects strong operational performance and profitability.
The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 3.10%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a general positive outlook on the stock, suggesting that many believe it is undervalued at its current price.

Citigroup
Bear Case

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

Despite recent upgrades, one analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating that there are differing opinions on the stock's future performance.
The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the ability to manage debt effectively.
Citigroup Inc. has a return on equity of 6.19%, which, while positive, may be considered low compared to industry peers, suggesting less efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.45, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
Analysts predict an EPS of 5.85 for the current fiscal year, which may not represent significant growth compared to previous years, potentially limiting upside for investors looking for rapid growth.

C Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Citigroup is $76.47, with a high forecast of $107.00 and a low forecast of $58.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Citigroup in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" C shares.
: According to analysts, Citigroup's stock has a predicted upside of 10.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Citigroup's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Citigroup has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: 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 for Citigroup is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how C compares to other companies.

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Citigroup (C) Stock Forecast & Price Target