Citigroup Inc. (C) Q1 2026 (USD): EPS 3.06 (exp. 2.63), Revenue 24.63bln (exp. 23.51bln); NII 15.74bln (exp. 15.45bln)
- Markets revenue 7.25bln (exp. 6.76bln).
- Banking revenue 1.77bln (exp. 2.14bln).
- FICC sales & trading revenue 5.17bln (exp. 5.02bln)
- Equities sales & trading revenue 2.08bln (exp. 1.73bln).
- Wealth revenue 3.07bln (exp. 2.23bln)
Guidance:
- Affirms FY26 NII ex-markets +5-6%.
- Expect repurchases in 2026 to be higher than in 2025.
Context
Citigroup's Q1 2026 earnings beat expectations on key metrics, with EPS at 3.06 versus an expected 2.63, and revenue significantly above forecasts as well. This strong performance, particularly in markets and wealth management, could indicate robust demand and effective cost management, positively influencing investor sentiment. The guidance for higher repurchases and a 5-6% increase in NII suggests confidence in future performance, likely enhancing stock attractiveness and supporting upward momentum in valuations.
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