Citigroup (NYSE:C) Insider Sells $4,796,088.57 in Stock

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) insider Cantu Ernesto Torres sold 43,173 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.09, for a total value of $4,796,088.57. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 45,835 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,091,810.15. This represents a 48.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Cantu Ernesto Torres also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, February 13th, Cantu Ernesto Torres sold 24,145 shares of Citigroup stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.14, for a total value of $2,683,475.30.

Citigroup Trading Down 0.3%

C stock traded down $0.39 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $110.77. 16,495,395 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 14,845,406. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $116.35 and its 200-day moving average is $104.55. The company has a market cap of $198.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.89, a P/E/G ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 1.18. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. Citigroup Inc. has a 52-week low of $55.51 and a 52-week high of $125.16.

Citigroup (NYSE:C) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 14th. The company reported $1.81 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $19.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.99 billion. Citigroup had a net margin of 8.50% and a return on equity of 8.28%. The company’s revenue was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.34 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Citigroup Inc. will post 7.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Citigroup Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 2nd will be given a $0.60 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 2nd. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. Citigroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.43%.

Key Citigroup News

Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi appears undervalued vs. peers: the stock trades at a trailing P/E (~10.7x) below the industry (~14.4x), which could attract value-oriented investors and support a rebound if fundamentals hold. Citigroup Trades at a Discount to Industry
• Positive Sentiment: Citi rates desk says markets are underestimating U.S. inflation — a view that, if realized, could mean higher-for-longer rates and wider net interest margins (NIMs) for big banks like Citi. That macro call can be supportive for bank earnings. Citi rates desk says market is too calm about US inflation
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive: surveys show an average analyst rating around “Moderate Buy,” which can limit downside and support flows from institutional buyers. Citigroup Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy”
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi filed to create a new 6.5% Series JJ preferred stock — this provides capital flexibility and a higher-yield instrument for investors, but is unlikely to materially change common-share economics unless used for major capital moves. Watch issuance size/timing. Citigroup Establishes New 6.5% Series JJ Preferred Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi’s former Russian unit will rebrand to RenCap Bank following its planned sale — largely a legacy/FX-legal housekeeping item with limited impact on Citi’s U.S. financials or outlook. Former Citigroup unit in Russia says it is changing its name to RenCap Bank
• Neutral Sentiment: Management engagement: Citi presented at the Bank of America Financial Services conference and incoming CFO comments highlighted credit-card growth opportunities and warned about policy risks (e.g., rate caps) — useful color on future revenue drivers but not a near-term catalyst by itself. Citi Presents at Bank of America Conference (Transcript)
• Negative Sentiment: CEO pay controversy: the board set CEO Jane Fraser’s 2025 compensation at ~$42M (up ~22%), which may draw investor criticism on governance and pay for performance — potentially a negative for sentiment among some large institutional holders. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser’s Pay Jumped to $42 Million
• Negative Sentiment: Sector-wide pressure: Citigroup moved lower alongside major peers (Goldman, JPMorgan) in a broad financial-stock selloff, which is a near-term headwind driven by macro risk-off and rotation out of banks. This market action can amplify volatility even if Citi-specific fundamentals are stable. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Citigroup All Plunge Over 5%

Analysts Set New Price Targets

C has been the topic of several recent research reports. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Citigroup in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $141.00 price objective on shares of Citigroup in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Citigroup from $113.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $150.00 target price on Citigroup in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price target on Citigroup from $118.00 to $131.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Citigroup has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $126.19.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in C. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Citigroup by 166.9% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,990 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,407,000 after purchasing an additional 12,499 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Citigroup by 20.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 9,805 shares of the company’s stock worth $835,000 after acquiring an additional 1,669 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. grew its holdings in Citigroup by 5.9% during the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 58,062 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,942,000 after purchasing an additional 3,238 shares during the period. Mutual Advisors LLC increased its stake in Citigroup by 2.2% in the second quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 18,467 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,572,000 after purchasing an additional 405 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bridges Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in Citigroup by 27.5% in the second quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 11,012 shares of the company’s stock worth $937,000 after purchasing an additional 2,372 shares during the period. 71.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Citigroup

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.