Citigroup (C) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$83.94 -0.70 (-0.82%)

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$83.90 -0.04 (-0.05%)

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

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
0.00% Downside

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 downside of 0.00% from the current price of $83.94.

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C Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/20/24 to 2/19/25	1 Month Ago 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	3 Months Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	1 Year Ago 2/20/23 to 2/20/24
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)	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$83.93	$83.93	$73.00	$57.03
Forecasted Upside	0.00% Downside	4.85% Upside	5.56% Upside	2.87% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.80	2.51	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	0.25% Upside	23.71% Upside	13.14% 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
1/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Betsy Graseck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$104.00 ➝ $109.00	+39.31%
1/16/2025	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars	Glenn Schorr Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$69.00 ➝ $79.00	+0.91%
1/16/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	Richard Ramsden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$77.00 ➝ $86.00	+9.88%
1/16/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Siefers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $83.00	+5.92%
1/16/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Konrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $92.00	+17.41%
1/7/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $95.00	+28.50%
1/7/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$85.00	+16.85%
1/6/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$70.00 ➝ $95.00	+33.80%
1/3/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $102.00	+45.05%
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%
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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%

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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 Monday, February 17, 2025. 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. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.22, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $2.24 and a yield of 2.65%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Citigroup Inc. has initiated a significant share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of $20 billion in shares. This move often signals that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued, potentially leading to an increase in stock price.
The stock is currently trading around $75.69, which is below the 52-week high of $84.67, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market recognizes the company's value.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Citigroup Inc., with an average target price of $83.93, indicating positive sentiment and potential upside for investors.

Citigroup
Bear Case

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

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, which indicates a higher level of debt compared to equity. This could pose risks in times of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
Citigroup Inc. has a quick ratio of 0.96, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, which could be a concern for investors focused on liquidity.
Despite recent positive earnings, the return on equity (ROE) stands at 6.62%, which may be considered low compared to industry standards, indicating that the company is not generating as much profit from its equity as some investors might expect.
Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.44, suggests that Citigroup Inc.'s stock price is more volatile than the market average, which could lead to greater risk for investors.
Recent analyst target price adjustments have varied, with some lowering their expectations, which may indicate uncertainty about the company's future performance.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Citigroup in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 12 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 downside of 0.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Citigroup's stock had 2 upgrades 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 Truist Financial 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 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.

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Citigroup (C) Stock Forecast & Price Target