Citigroup (C)
Market Price (12/14/2025): $111.64 | Market Cap: $203.2 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Diversified Banks
Citigroup (C)
Market Price (12/14/2025): $111.64Market Cap: $203.2 BilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Diversified Banks
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.8% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -81%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -89% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -116% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 31% | ||
| Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 14% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, AI in Financial Services, and Sustainable Finance. Themes include Digital Payments, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.8% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -116% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 31% |
| Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 14% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, AI in Financial Services, and Sustainable Finance. Themes include Digital Payments, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -81%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -89% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
C Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Citigroup (C) experienced a notable upward movement in its stock price between August 31, 2025, and December 14, 2025, driven by several key factors.
1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings: Citigroup reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with net income increasing by 16% year-over-year to $3.8 billion and revenues climbing 9% to $22.1 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. This strong performance was broad-based, with all major divisions, including markets, banking, services, wealth, and U.S. retail operations, achieving record revenues. The positive earnings report led to an initial increase in the company's share price.
2. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Transformation Momentum: Investment banks reiterated favorable outlooks for Citigroup, with TD Cowen maintaining a "Hold" rating but acknowledging that the company's transformation efforts were gaining momentum. Analysts noted that Citi's stock had seen significant gains, and there was increased confidence in achieving future return on tangible common equity targets. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated an "Outperform" rating on the stock with a price target of $118. Overall, the consensus among Wall Street analysts was to "Strong Buy" Citigroup stock.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| C Return | -20% | 1% | -22% | 19% | 42% | 63% | 74% |
| Peers Return | -1% | 47% | -13% | 18% | 43% | 41% | 201% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 111% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| C Win Rate | 42% | 33% | 42% | 50% | 58% | 75% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 55% | 70% | 43% | 53% | 65% | 72% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| C Max Drawdown | -55% | -5% | -31% | -13% | -1% | -17% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -47% | -1% | -27% | -14% | -5% | -17% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: JPM, BAC, WFC, MS, GS. See C Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/12/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | C | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -52.1% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 108.8% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 448 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -56.8% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 131.4% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1767 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -38.5% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 62.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 374 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -98.2% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 5311.8% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 days |
Compare to JPM, BAC, MS, GS, USB
In The Past
Citigroup's stock fell -52.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/2/2021. A -52.1% loss requires a 108.8% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.5% | 16.5% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -1.8% | -1.8% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.4% | 5.4% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -8.8% | -8.8% | -11.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.5% | 16.5% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -1.8% | -1.8% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.4% | 5.4% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -8.8% | -8.8% | -11.0% |
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Peer Comparisons for Citigroup
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 145.10 |
| Mkt Cap | 287.7 |
| Rev LTM | 83,888 |
| Op Inc LTM | - |
| FCF LTM | -10,482 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -27,669 |
| CFO LTM | -8,948 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -24,915 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 8.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 5.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 10.2% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.5% |
| Op Mgn LTM | - |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | - |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | - |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -11.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -37.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -13.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -40.5% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 287.7 |
| P/S | 3.7 |
| P/EBIT | - |
| P/E | 13.9 |
| P/CFO | -5.0 |
| Total Yield | 7.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -11.5% |
| D/E | 1.2 |
| Net D/E | -0.5 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 8.6% |
| 3M Rtn | 13.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 34.6% |
| 12M Rtn | 39.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | 147.5% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 6.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 9.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 20.4% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 26.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 75.0% |
Segment Financials
Assets by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markets | 1,007,000 | ||||
| Services | 586,000 | ||||
| United States Personal Banking (USPB) | 242,000 | ||||
| Wealth | 232,000 | ||||
| All Other | 196,000 | ||||
| Banking | 149,000 | ||||
| Corporate/Other | 96,000 | 89,000 | 96,000 | 97,000 | |
| Institutional Clients Group (ICG) | 1,730,000 | 1,613,000 | 1,730,000 | 1,447,000 | |
| Legacy Franchises | 97,000 | 125,000 | |||
| Personal Banking and Wealth Management (PBWM) | 494,000 | 464,000 | |||
| Global Consumer Banking | 434,000 | 407,000 | |||
| Total | 2,412,000 | 2,417,000 | 2,291,000 | 2,260,000 | 1,951,000 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/14/2025 | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| 7/15/2025 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 10.1% |
| 4/15/2025 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 20.0% |
| 1/15/2025 | 6.5% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| 10/15/2024 | -5.1% | -6.3% | 5.5% |
| 4/12/2024 | -1.7% | -3.9% | 5.6% |
| 1/10/2024 | -1.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% |
| 10/13/2023 | -0.2% | -3.5% | 2.6% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 9 | 14 |
| # Negative | 11 | 13 | 8 |
| Median Positive | 1.8% | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Median Negative | -3.9% | -3.9% | -3.4% |
| Max Positive | 13.2% | 19.1% | 24.4% |
| Max Negative | -6.9% | -11.1% | -9.7% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8062025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2212025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8022024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5032024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2232024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11032023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8042023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5052023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2272023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5092022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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