Groupama Asset Managment trimmed its position in shares of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C – Free Report) by 1.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 472,683 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,833 shares during the quarter. Groupama Asset Managment’s holdings in Citigroup were worth $53,607,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Citigroup in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $2,800,944,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Citigroup by 3.1% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 163,239,926 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,048,467,000 after buying an additional 4,938,923 shares in the last quarter. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new position in shares of Citigroup during the 4th quarter worth approximately $298,082,000. SEB Asset Management AB acquired a new stake in shares of Citigroup in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $252,972,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG lifted its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 28.4% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 7,158,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $835,284,000 after buying an additional 1,582,150 shares during the period. 71.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Citigroup Stock Performance
C opened at $132.67 on Friday. Citigroup Inc. has a 1-year low of $87.94 and a 1-year high of $147.96. The stock has a market cap of $226.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.33, a P/E/G ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 1.11. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $135.82 and its 200 day simple moving average is $124.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.99.
Citigroup declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, May 7th that allows the company to buyback $30.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 13.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
Citigroup Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 3rd will be given a $0.67 dividend. This is an increase from Citigroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 3rd. Citigroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.92%.
Citigroup News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup was added to Zacks’ Rank #1 “Strong Buy” list, including its income-stock recommendations. The upgrade-style attention may support demand for the shares, particularly given Citi’s dividend and valuation appeal. Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 31st
- Positive Sentiment: Andrea Gacki, the outgoing director of the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, will join Citi as global head of sanctions. Her regulatory and anti-money-laundering expertise could strengthen the bank’s compliance efforts and help manage one of its key execution risks. US Treasury anti-money laundering chief Gacki to join Citi as global head of sanctions
- Positive Sentiment: Citi and Mastercard expanded their premium dining and entertainment program for Strata Elite cardholders. The initiative is not financially material on its own, but it supports Citi’s strategy of increasing premium-card engagement, loyalty and fee-generating business. Citi and Mastercard Expand The Curated Table Series for Fall 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: The Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, amid persistent inflation concerns, creates a mixed backdrop for Citi. Stable rates reduce immediate policy uncertainty, but a prolonged higher-rate environment could pressure loan demand, credit quality and markets activity. Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, citing ongoing inflation concerns
- Neutral Sentiment: The Treasury is considering investing some cash in the repurchase-agreement market, a move that could alter short-term funding conditions. The potential impact on Citi is uncertain but may affect liquidity and money-market dynamics. US Treasury Weighs Repo Entry That Could Reshape Funding Markets
Insider Activity
In other news, Director John Cunningham Dugan sold 2,117 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.30, for a total transaction of $265,260.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 12,194 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,527,908.20. The trade was a 14.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.11% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Barclays upped their price objective on Citigroup from $146.00 to $154.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Citigroup in a report on Friday, July 17th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Citigroup from $162.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Citigroup from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Finally, Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $145.00 price target (up from $125.00) on shares of Citigroup in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Citigroup currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $145.67.
Citigroup Company Profile
Citigroup Inc is a global financial services company headquartered in New York City with roots tracing back to the City Bank of New York, founded in 1812. The modern Citigroup was created through the 1998 merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group and has since operated as a diversified bank holding company that provides a broad range of banking and financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments and institutions worldwide.
Citi’s principal businesses include retail and commercial banking, credit card and consumer lending products, wealth management and private banking, and a full suite of institutional services.
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