Groupama Asset Managment raised its holdings in Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C – Free Report) by 1.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 479,516 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,715 shares during the period. Groupama Asset Managment’s holdings in Citigroup were worth $55,955,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Citigroup during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc. purchased a new stake in Citigroup in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. TD Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Citigroup during the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Dunhill Financial LLC grew its holdings in Citigroup by 92.2% during the 3rd quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 319 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Luken Investment Analytics LLC purchased a new position in Citigroup during the fourth quarter worth $32,000. 71.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Transactions at Citigroup
In other Citigroup news, insider Edward Skyler sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.41, for a total value of $3,285,250.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 182,022 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $23,919,511.02. This trade represents a 12.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director John Cunningham Dugan sold 2,117 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.30, for a total value of $265,260.10. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 12,194 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,527,908.20. This trade represents a 14.79% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.11% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Citigroup Trading Down 0.3%
Citigroup (NYSE:C – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 14th. The company reported $3.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.63 by $0.43. The business had revenue of $24.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.96 billion. Citigroup had a return on equity of 9.19% and a net margin of 9.35%.The business’s revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.96 earnings per share. As a group, analysts forecast that Citigroup Inc. will post 10.68 EPS for the current year.
Citigroup declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Thursday, May 7th that authorizes the company to buyback $30.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 13.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
Citigroup Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, May 4th were given a dividend of $0.60 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 4th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. Citigroup’s dividend payout ratio is 29.74%.
Trending Headlines about Citigroup
Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citi’s own research still expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates later this year, which could eventually support loan demand and market activity if inflation and employment soften in the second half. Citigroup (C) Still Expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates This Year
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup announced a senior hiring in its EMEA investment banking franchise, bringing in William Mansfield from Deutsche Bank to lead M&A in the region, a sign it is investing in fee-generating advisory growth. Citi hires Deutsche’s Mansfield to lead EMEA M&A -memo
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup also launched new research with CREATE-Research on innovation in asset management, reinforcing its positioning in institutional services and client solutions. Citi and CREATE-Research Report: Innovation in Asset Management Pivots to ‘Operational Alpha’
- Neutral Sentiment: Citi’s outlook for Fed cuts was pushed back, with the bank now expecting 25-basis-point reductions in October and December rather than earlier in the year. That change is more a timing shift than a thesis break, but it suggests a less favorable near-term rate backdrop for banks. Citi Predicts Fed Rate Cuts Will Come Later Than Expected
- Neutral Sentiment: Trading activity showed unusually heavy call-option buying in Citigroup, which can indicate bullish speculation or hedging ahead of catalysts. Citigroup options activity
- Negative Sentiment: Higher-for-longer rate commentary from the Fed is a headwind for bank stocks in the near term because it can pressure funding costs and credit quality, even if it helps net interest income initially. Fed Holds Rates But Signals Hike: Key Takeaways for Bank Investors
- Negative Sentiment: Media reports about lawsuits and former-executive allegations tied to Trump-related account handling add a legal and reputational overhang for Citigroup. Citigroup faces lawsuit over alleged Trump-linked account issues
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price target on Citigroup from $140.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Barclays increased their price objective on Citigroup from $146.00 to $154.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $145.00 price objective (up from $125.00) on shares of Citigroup in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Evercore set a $139.00 target price on shares of Citigroup in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Citigroup from $131.00 to $135.50 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $137.79.
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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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