Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft Buys 4,529 Shares of Citigroup Inc. $C

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft grew its stake in shares of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) by 62.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,737 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,529 shares during the period. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s holdings in Citigroup were worth $1,328,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in C. Norges Bank bought a new position in Citigroup during the 4th quarter worth $2,800,944,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 3.1% during the fourth 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. bought a new stake in shares of Citigroup in the fourth quarter valued at about $298,082,000. SEB Asset Management AB bought a new stake in shares of Citigroup in the first quarter valued at about $252,972,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in shares of Citigroup by 291.4% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,319,549 shares of the company’s stock valued at $153,978,000 after acquiring an additional 2,008,946 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.72% of the company’s stock.

Citigroup Trading Down 0.5%

C opened at $128.73 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $219.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.90, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71. The company’s 50 day moving average is $134.40 and its 200-day moving average is $123.45. Citigroup Inc. has a 1-year low of $87.94 and a 1-year high of $147.96.

Citigroup (NYSE:C) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 14th. The company reported $3.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.74 by $0.41. The firm had revenue of $24.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.74 billion. Citigroup had a net margin of 10.23% and a return on equity of 10.15%. The company’s revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.96 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Citigroup Inc. will post 11.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Citigroup announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, May 7th that allows the company to buyback $30.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 13.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity at Citigroup

In other news, Director John Cunningham Dugan sold 2,117 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.30, for a total transaction of $265,260.10. Following the sale, the director directly owned 12,194 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,527,908.20. This trade represents a 14.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.11% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Citigroup

Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup was highlighted by Zacks as a “Bull of the Day” after its strong second-quarter results, rising earnings estimates, and still-reasonable valuation reinforced the case for the stock. Citigroup and J&J Snack have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continued to raise estimates for Citigroup, including an FY2026 EPS increase from Erste Group Bank, which supports the view that earnings momentum remains constructive. Citigroup FY2026 EPS Estimate Increased by Erste Group Bank
• Positive Sentiment: Citi’s own research said the bank can reach its medium-term ROTCE target by expanding higher-return businesses, cutting costs, and deploying capital more efficiently, a reminder of management’s profitability roadmap. How Does Citigroup Plan to Achieve Its Medium-Term ROTCE Target?
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup is leading a bank group arranging a $1.5 billion leveraged loan for Veritas Capital’s BGIS acquisition, which shows continued deal activity but is unlikely to materially move the stock on its own. Citigroup-Led Bank Group Plans Debt Deal for Veritas’ BGIS Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi also drew attention for a market strategy note saying the “Magnificent Seven” no longer fully explains the AI trade, reflecting broader Street positioning rather than a direct bank-specific catalyst. No one talks about FAANG anymore. Now, it’s time to retire Magnificent Seven as well, Citigroup argues
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup’s stock was noted as the lone major U.S. bank trading below its 50-day moving average, a technical signal that may reinforce short-term caution. Citigroup lone major US bank below 50-day moving average
• Negative Sentiment: Broader risk sentiment worsened after news that the Trump administration plans 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, which could raise trade-war concerns and weigh on financial stocks. US Sets 50% Tariff on Some Canadian Goods Over Retaliation Claim
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup also downgraded South Korea to neutral amid AI-chip volatility, underscoring a more cautious tone around parts of the global growth and tech cycle. Global Market: Citi downgrades South Korea to neutral as AI chip volatility mounts

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on shares of Citigroup from $140.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Citigroup in a report on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $150.00 price target on shares of Citigroup in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Barclays boosted their price target on Citigroup from $146.00 to $154.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on Citigroup from $137.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target 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.