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Citigroup (C) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$69.91 +0.16 (+0.23%)
(As of 09:04 AM ET)

Citigroup - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
1
Hold
5
Buy
11

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for C.

Consensus Price Target

$73.00
4.42% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Citigroup, the average price target is $73.00. 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 4.42% from the current price of $69.91.
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C Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
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)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 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$73.00$71.06$68.06$51.28
Forecasted Upside4.42% Upside10.70% Upside9.99% Upside14.30% 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

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Citigroup Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCitigroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.59
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.67% Upside9.49% Upside6.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $95.00+39.44%
11/5/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$91.00 ➝ $107.00+69.09%
10/16/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$63.00 ➝ $70.00+8.78%
10/16/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$63.00 ➝ $64.00+0.02%
10/16/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$77.00 ➝ $78.00+24.52%
10/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$86.00 ➝ $82.00+30.91%
9/11/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$75.00 ➝ $71.00+24.89%
7/15/2024Argus
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S. Biggar
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $72.00+12.43%
7/15/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $73.00+13.14%
7/11/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$63.00 ➝ $65.00-1.05%
6/20/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$66.00 ➝ $69.00+13.52%
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%
1/6/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 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 Thursday, November 21, 2024. 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 stock is currently trading at $68.28, which is close to its 52-week high of $70.20, suggesting potential for further appreciation in value.
  • Analysts have a consensus target price of $73.00, which indicates a favorable outlook for the stock, with many analysts issuing buy ratings.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of 3.28%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • Citigroup Inc. has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 0.9%, reflecting its ability to grow and adapt in a competitive market.

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 relatively low return on equity of 6.19%, which may indicate less efficiency in generating profits compared to peers.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, suggesting a higher level of debt relative to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • One analyst has issued a sell rating on the stock, indicating some skepticism about its future performance.
  • Citigroup Inc. has a current ratio of 0.96, which is below 1, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • The stock's beta of 1.44 indicates higher volatility compared to the market, which could lead to greater risk for investors during market fluctuations.

C Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Citigroup is $73.00, with a high forecast of $107.00 and a low forecast of $58.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Citigroup in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" C shares.

According to analysts, Citigroup's stock has a predicted upside of 4.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Citigroup has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, 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.


This page (NYSE:C) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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