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Ernest C. Garcia II, a major shareholder in Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), has sold shares worth $33.5 million.
What Happened: Garcia, who is a 10% owner of Carvana, sold 91,332 shares of Class A Common Stock on July 25 and July 28, 2025, for approximately $33.5 million, <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/carvanas-garcia-sells-335-million-in-shares-93CH-4933369">reported</a> Investing.com on Tuesday.
The shares were sold in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $332.95 to $339.35 on July 25 and $333.72 to $338.45 on July 28. These sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was established by Ernest C. Garcia II and Elizabeth Joanne Garcia on Dec. 13, 2024.
On both July 25 and July 28, Garcia converted 50,000 Class A Common Units into Class A Common Stock. Carvana is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 106, signaling strong growth expectations from investors.
Garcia's stock sale comes as Carvana rolls out several positive initiatives, including plans to expand its operations by adding Inspection and Reconditioning Center capabilities at its ADESA Seattle auction site. 
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/29/25</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$59.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>889</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>646</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>398</td>
<td>323</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>244</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$59.3K</td>
<td>497</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>199</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 725 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 11000 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on August 29, 2025. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $375.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 68 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3778 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on August 1, 2025. Parties traded 495 contract(s) at a $94.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 1725 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1973 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on August 1, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $295.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 1433 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1365 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 535 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 147 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.5K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 2934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 889 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 143 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $4737.0 per contract. There were 5757 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 646 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $725.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 398 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 244 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.3K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 497 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.5K, with a price of $1370.0 per contract. There were 5706 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 199 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td>736</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$376.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>642</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.20</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>25.6K</td>
<td>404</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/05/25</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 123 contract(s) at a $78.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.3K, with a price of $247.0 per contract. There were 736 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2505 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $403.0 per contract. There were 2948 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $107.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $517.0 per contract. There were 4745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2214 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GLXY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXY#NASDAQ">GLXY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 417 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 4201 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 325 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $376.0K, with a price of $376.0 per contract. There were 4271 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1052 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 81 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 270 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.9K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 3173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 642 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 172 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $14.20 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $259.0 per contract. There were 25668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 404 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on September 5, 2025. Parties traded 161 contract(s) at a $92.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $166.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 1851 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 222 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.0K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 5132 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

GLXY

HOOD

PYPL

Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) has been a standout stock in 2025, with a remarkable 129% increase since its IPO. However, CNBC host Jim Cramer has raised concerns about the company&#8217;s future in the stablecoin market.
What Happened: Cramer has expressed skepticism about its long-term competitive advantage in the stablecoin sector, as reported <a href="https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/circle-internet-group-crcl-might-not-have-anything-proprietary-says-jim-cramer-1576539/">by</a> Insider Monkey on Saturday.
"I question whether Circle is going to be proprietary," Cramer said. "Because anyone can set up a stablecoin. There's nothing proprietary about what they have. And that's my point."
He also voiced his reservations about the company&#8217;s future, stating, &#8220;It can be any part of the PARCs… Circle Internet Group, the red-hot recent IPO that I'm not particularly fond of because it's a stable coin play, and pretty soon, because of that GENIUS Act, I think it'll be flooded with stable coins.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Despite its recent success, Circle has been the subject of mixed opinions. Compass Point downgraded the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46538249/compass-point-calls-circle-overvalued-cuts-price-target-after-stablecoin-legislation-threatens-profit-outlook">stock rating from Neutral to Sell</a> last week and significantly reduced its price target following the latest U.S. stablecoin legislation.
This move came amid concerns about Circle&#8217;s long-term economic prospects at its current $53 billion valuation.
However, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) has expressed confidence in CRCL, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46387454/citi-sees-30-upside-in-circle-stock-backs-usdc-issuer-as-key-player-in-stablecoin-market">seeing a 30% upside in the stock</a> and backing the company as a key player in the stablecoin market. The endorsement from Citi suggests that Circle Internet Group&#8217;s upward trajectory is far from over.
Price Action: Circle shares have risen 131.72% over the past six months, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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CRCL

Jim Cramer Slams Red-Hot Circle Stock: 'Anyone Can Set Up A Stablecoin' As GENIUS Act Casts Shadow On The Hype

Citigroup Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) new Strata Elite credit card will be launched on Monday, which will be competing against JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) Chase Sapphire Reserve and American Express Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) Platinum cards.
Check out Citi&#8217;s latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/C">stock price here</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Citi&#8217;s Strata Elite</h2>
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<li>Citi&#8217;s new Strata Elite enters the premium card market with a $595 annual fee, aiming for straightforward travel rewards.</li>
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<li>It offers high multipliers on dining/food delivery weekends, a $300 hotel credit, and a $200 &#8220;splurge&#8221; credit, plus American Airlines Admirals Club passes.</li>
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<li>Its appeal is simplicity for frequent travelers, contrasting with rivals&#8217; increasingly complex perks.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan&#8217;s Chase Sapphire Reserve</h2>
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<li>JPMorgan Chase&#8217;s Sapphire Reserve, now at a $795 annual fee, emphasizes high-value travel and dining rewards.</li>
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<li>It offers 3x points on travel/dining, higher multiples via the Chase Travel portal, robust travel protections, and Priority Pass Select.</li>
</ul>
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<li>It balances strong earnings with flexible redemptions, appealing to serious travelers and foodies.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amex Platinum Card</h2>
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<li>The American Express Platinum, with a $695 annual fee, focuses on a broader lifestyle approach.</li>
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<li>It provides extensive lounge access (including Centurion Lounges) and a wide array of statement credits for various services, though these require active management to maximize.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Its strength lies in diverse luxury benefits and 5x points on flights.</li>
</ul>
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Why It Matters: This comes as credit-card issuers increasingly focus on high-net-worth individuals, who are more likely to pay steep annual fees and maintain healthy balances, offering significant revenue potential beyond just interest.
Citi&#8217;s push into this segment aligns with its broader strategy to expand its credit card footprint and deepen relationships with wealthier clientele.
The head of U.S. personal banking at Citi, Gonzalo Luchetti, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/citi-rolls-out-a-new-premium-card-in-fight-for-affluent-customers-e3b106c4">told</a> the Wall Street Journal that &#8220;pricing definitely has moved up over time, and people are willing to take on greater fees.&#8221; 
Price Action: The shares of Citigroup ended 0.71% higher at $96.07 apiece on Friday, and it rose 37.36% on a year-to-date basis. The stock has gained 49.41% over the last year.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Citi maintains solid momentum across short, medium, and long-term periods. However, while the stock scores well on growth rankings, its quality rating remains relatively weak. Additional performance details are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended higher on Friday. The SPY was up 0.42% at $637.10, while the QQQ advanced 0.24% to $566.37, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading higher.
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Personal Finance

Citi Strata Elite Credit Card Launched To Attract Affluent Customers: Here's How It Stacks Up Against Amex Platinum, JPMorgan Chase Sapphire Reserve

The CEO of&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>),&nbsp;Jamie Dimon, recently shared a personal anecdote about the day he was fired from Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) and the impact it had on his family and career.
What Happened: Dimon was unexpectedly asked to resign from his position at Citigroup in 1998, where he was the President, a moment that he described as a turning point in his career, during the Acquired Podcast last week.
Dimon was hosting potential candidates at his New York City apartment on a Sunday afternoon when he was summoned for a meeting with Citigroup&#8217;s Sandy Weill and John Reed. The executives asked Dimon to resign amidst some structural changes to the team, a decision that initially made no sense to him.
During the podcast, Dimon recalled how he broke the news to&nbsp;his wife and three young&nbsp;daughters at home, who were 14, 12, and 10 at the time. &#8220;Daddy&#8230;do we have to sleep on the streets?&#8221; asked his youngest daughter, to which Dimon said, &#8220;No, no, we&#8217;re we&#8217;re okay.&#8221;&nbsp;
The middle daughter asked if she could continue going to college, while the eldest one asked for Dimon&#8217;s phone, saying &#8220;Great. Since you don&#8217;t need it, can I have your cell phone?
Following his dismissal, Dimon&#8217;s apartment was filled&nbsp;with about 50 senior managers&nbsp;from Citibank to mark&nbsp;his departure. 
&#8220;I tell people it was my net worth, not my self-worth, that was involved,&#8221; said the JPMorgan CEO.
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Why It Matters: Dimon&#8217;s career trajectory has been marked by notable turning points. After his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46511576/jamie-dimon-reveals-a-coffee-table-chat-with-jeff-bezos-in-1999-that-almost-made-him-never-wear-a-suit-againlive-on-a-houseboat">dismissal </a>from Citigroup, Dimon had a close encounter with the tech industry. In 1999, he had a conversation with Amazon.com Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Jeff Bezos that nearly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46511576/jamie-dimon-reveals-a-coffee-table-chat-with-jeff-bezos-in-1999-that-almost-made-him-never-wear-a-suit-againlive-on-a-houseboat">swayed him </a>away from Wall Street. However, Dimon later invested half of his net worth in Bank One, purchasing $60 million in stock, a move that paved the way for JPMorgan&#8217;s top job.
Dimon&#8217;s early experiences in the stock market also shaped his approach to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46488893/at-14-jamie-dimon-owned-his-first-stock-watched-a-45-market-crash-only-to-learn-this-investment-lesson-history-does-rhyme">risk management</a>. At 14, he bought his first stock and witnessed a 45% market crash within two years, a lesson that taught him to always factor in invisible risks.
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AMZN

When Jamie Dimon's Daughter Asked If They Have To 'Sleep On Streets' After He Was Fired From Citigroup: 'It Was My Net Worth, Not My Self-Worth...'

Boston Beer Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) stock experienced a surge during pre-market hours on Friday. The company&#8217;s shares jumped by 8.02% to $218.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM">SAM stock here</a>. 
What Happened: The surge in the stock price comes after the company reported its <a href="https://investors.bostonbeer.com/static-files/6eaf675c-d601-4173-a479-ff2de80eb461">second-quarter financial results</a>. The earnings, released after the market closed on Thursday, showed a mixed performance. While the company&#8217;s earnings per share (EPS) exceeded expectations, its revenue fell short.
Boston Beer&#8217;s EPS for the quarter was $5.45, surpassing the estimated $4.04. However, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46619220/boston-beer-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-truly-sam-adams-shipments-decline-but-overall-market-share-grows">revenue of $587.949 million</a> was lower than the expected $596.426 million.
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Founded in 1984, the American brewery currently holds a market capitalization of $2.25 billion. It has traded between $185.34 and $329.55 over the past year. According to the <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data, Boston Beer Co. currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.14.
Why It Matters: The surge in Boston Beer Co.&#8217;s stock price is a reflection of investor confidence in the company&#8217;s performance despite the revenue miss. The company&#8217;s ability to grow its market share in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46619175/boston-beer-company-says-macroeconomic-environment-remains-challenging-we-expect-shipments-to-rebala">challenging macroeconomic environment</a> has been a key factor in this positive response.
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) had previously lowered its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46430313/citigroup-maintains-buy-on-boston-beer-co-lowers-price-target-to-230">price target</a> for Boston Beer Co. to $230. However, the company&#8217;s performance in the second quarter and the subsequent stock surge could lead to a reevaluation of its prospects.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate, SAM has a strong Value score of 75.01. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Track the performance of other players</a> in this segment.
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Equities

Boston Beer Shares Jump Over 8% in Pre-Market: What's Driving the Rally?

What if the next big story in finance isn&#8217;t about a single stock but the silent surge of a diverse group of S&amp;P 500 members quietly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500">rewriting market records?</a>
On Thursday&#8217;s trading day, 38 S&amp;P 500 members reached new 52-week highs, CNBC pointed out. Notably, many of them reached heights not reached in decades, or even since their initial public offerings. From banking giants like Citigroup&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) to defense titans and even beauty stores, this disparate group heralds more than stock-specific breakthroughs. It&#8217;s working quietly to boost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">several ETFs </a>with high concentrations of these soaring stocks.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://archive.ph/o/7OU5N/https://benzinga.com/quote/c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Citigroup stock here</a>.
If you&#8217;ve been holding out for indications of a general market comeback, the tape just provided one. And ETFs, those talented, underappreciated vehicles, are along for the ride. 
Of course, we cannot begin the discussion without mentioning SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), the standard bearer for S&amp;P 500 Index performance. This fund, along with another favorite, Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) are slightly up on Thursday. These funds mirror the performance of the S&amp;P 500 Index.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bank Stocks: Betting On All-Time Highs</h2>
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) hovered at record highs, breaking previous levels since its 1983 IPO. Citigroup, on the other hand, hit levels not seen since the pre-crisis time of November 2008. BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) came aboard, achieving its own record high since its 1999 IPO.
All three are top holdings in Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which has picked up pace in the wake of good Q2 earnings, increasing net interest margins, and expectations that Fed rate cuts are imminent than they seem. Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFH#NYSE">VFH</a>) and iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) also provide exposure. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Industrial Might: The Defense Trade Is Booming</h2>
Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) broke its new all-time high, dating back to its NYSE listing in 1929. Additionally, General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) are soaring higher than they have at any point in their public market history.
The industrials sector has quietly been the place to be. Defense budgets remain resilient despite macro worries, and infrastructure plays like CAT are thriving amid robust demand and reshoring trends. Investors can tap into this trend via Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) or iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>), both of which inched up on Thursday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Beauty &amp; Bargains: Consumers Are Still Spending</h2>
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) are not only surviving, but they&#8217;re thriving. Ulta hit levels not reached since April 2024, while Dollar Tree regained its June 2024 high. The message? Consumers are still swiping, even in a higher-for-longer rate environment.
VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTH#NASDAQ">RTH</a>) is capitalizing on these areas of unexpected strength in consumer spending. While technology grabs the spotlight, retail is the true dark horse of this earnings season. 
Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) continued its AI-driven rise, reaching new highs since its Avago IPO in 2009. 
These gains are trickling into VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), and broad tech-oriented funds such as Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) and Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>). Even equal-weight exposure, such as RSP, is experiencing a stealthy boost as mega-cap dominance becomes diluted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ETF Takeaway</h2>
With 38 S&amp;P 500 stocks hitting 52-week highs in vastly different sectors, the trend no longer appears to be a fluke but rather the beginning of a larger momentum wave. The allure of ETFs is that they allow investors to participate in these trends without having to individually pick winners.
Should momentum persist, these ETFs should continue to rise, not in a flashy fashion but rather in the low-key, slow-burn way to wealth.
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S&P 500 Stocks At 52-Week Highs? These ETFs Just Cashed In

Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) has seen its stock rating downgraded by Compass Point from Neutral to Sell. The company&#8217;s price target has also been significantly reduced from $216.10 to $130.
What Happened: The downgrade comes in the wake of the latest U.S. stablecoin legislation, which has prompted Compass Point to re-evaluate Circle&#8217;s long-term economic prospects to its current $53 billion valuation, as reported <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/circle-internet-group-stock-rating-downgraded-to-sell-by-compass-point-93CH-4144836">by</a> Investing.com on Monday.
While the firm still acknowledges the potential of Circle&#8217;s USDC stablecoin in the financial system, it has become more cautious about the company&#8217;s future economics.
Compass Point expects Circle to grow its distribution network shortly, a move that could put pressure on the company's profitability.
The firm also anticipates that traditional banks and fintech firms will launch rival stablecoin products in the second half of 2025, potentially challenging Circle's long-term EBITDA margins and market share.
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Why It Matters: Last week, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) initiated coverage on Circle with a Buy rating, highlighting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46387454/citi-sees-30-upside-in-circle-stock-backs-usdc-issuer-as-key-player-in-stablecoin-market">company's strong potential to lead stablecoin</a> adoption. 
During the same week, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle Internet Group, highlighted that stablecoins, such as Circle&#8217;s USDC, are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46432984/circle-ceo-stablecoins-are-going-mainstream-fast">rapidly gaining traction</a> as a preferred medium for both retail and institutional transactions.
Circle also become a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46322945/the-curious-case-of-circle-stock-wall-street-cant-agree-on-the-future-of-finance">highly polarizing stock</a> following its blockbuster IPO, with analysts deeply divided on its outlook. Bearish analysts point to overvaluation, flat USDC supply, shrinking margins, and regulatory risks
Price Action: Circle closed Monday at $216.10, marking a 3.43% decline, and slipped a further 1.81% in pre-market trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Compass Point Calls Circle Overvalued, Cuts Price Target After Stablecoin Legislation Threatens Profit Outlook

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in C often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for Citigroup. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 69% bullish and 30% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $2,534,155, and 12 calls, totaling $770,626.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $100.0 for Citigroup over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Citigroup's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Citigroup's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $80.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Citigroup Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753106519_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$2.5M</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$186.4K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$72.3K</td>
<td>657</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$67.3K</td>
<td>341</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup is a global financial-services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
<h3>Where Is Citigroup Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,074,297, the price of C is up by 0.04%, reaching $93.49.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 85 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Citigroup</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $105.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Citigroup with a target price of $123. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Citigroup with a target price of $107. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Citigroup with a target price of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $96. 
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Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/banks" rel="noreferrer noopener">kicked off</a> earnings season with strong second-quarter 2025 results, prompting several Wall Street analysts to reiterate positive ratings and raise price forecasts for the banking giant.
The company&#8217;s performance was highlighted by an impressive beat on earnings per share and net interest income, driven by robust activity in its Markets and Services segments, along with disciplined expense management.
Analysts from Piper Sandler, UBS, and Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods lauded Citi&#8217;s improved outlook, significant capital returns, and a clearer path towards achieving its return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) targets, despite the stock trading slightly lower on Wednesday following the initial report.
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Piper Sandler&#8217;s Scott Siefers maintained an Overweight rating, increasing his price forecast from $84 to $104. UBS analyst Erika Najarian <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/C/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated</a> a Neutral rating with a price forecast of $89. Meanwhile, Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Christopher McGratty reiterated a Buy rating, setting a price forecast of $105. These analysts highlighted various factors contributing to their optimism.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Piper Sandler</h2>
Following Citigroup&#8217;s strong second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings and updated guidance, Siefers raised his EPS estimates. The analyst increased his 2025 EPS forecast from $7.26 to $7.30 and 2026 EPS from $9.27 to $9.46.
He noted that Citigroup looks poised to emerge as one of this quarter&#8217;s standout performers. Core results came in above expectations, especially on NII, which rose 8.3% quarter-over-quarter, and expenses, which grew just 1.3% quarter-over-quarter, Siefers noted. 
While credit costs of $2.8 billion were $90 million above the analyst&#8217;s forecast, and noninterest revenue missed by $136 million (mainly due to overestimating Markets), investment banking beat expectations, offsetting the shortfall.
Even after a strong year-to-date rally across universal banks, Citigroup remains the best value, trading at 96% of tangible book value (P/TBV), the only major bank still below TBV, Siefers noted. The analyst continues to see meaningful upside, supported by positive operating leverage, more substantial capital returns, and a more straightforward path to achieving 10%-11% ROTCE by 2026.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UBS</h2>
Citigroup delivered second-quarter fiscal 2025 EPS of $1.96, well above Najarian&#8217;s estimate of $1.64 and the consensus estimate of $1.63. She noted that the bank reported net interest income (NII) of $15.2 billion, beating expectations by about $1.2 billion, or roughly 50 cents per share. According to the analyst, the bulk of the NII upside came from Markets (about $900 million) and Services (around $200 million).
Although fee income came in lower than expected, the shortfall appears tied to FICC trading geography, where NII offset weaker fee performance, Najarian noted. Total Markets outperformed by 17 cents, led by FICC strength (+14 cents). In comparison, investment banking added 2 cents above expectations, driven by solid advisory and ECM performance, areas where Citi has not historically led compared to its DCM dominance, as per the analyst.
She noted that operating expenses came in 2 cents below forecast, and provisions were 3 cents lighter than expected. Citigroup now guides to the higher end of its previous revenue range at ~$84 billion, with full-year expenses projected at $53.4 billion, Najarian said. While consensus already reflects those figures, the analyst noted that strong PPNR (pre-provision net revenue) adds to the stock&#8217;s appeal, even amid crowded long positioning.
Citigroup returned about $2 billion in buybacks during the quarter and is expected to face significant attention around potential buyback levels of $3-4 billion per quarter in the second half of 2025, Najarian said. Regardless of how much guidance management offers on capital return, the analyst expects the stock to react favorably to the solid PPNR beat.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</h2>
McGratty raised its 2025 and 2026 EPS estimates for Citigroup by 5% and 3%, respectively, following a stronger-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2025 performance and improved guidance. The analyst lifted 2025 EPS to $7.55 from $7.20 and 2026 EPS to $9.75 from $9.50, citing higher revenues and solid execution across key areas.
McGratty noted that Citigroup outperformed the broader bank index by 610 basis points on the day (+3.7% vs. BKX -2.4%), driven by its guidance for at least $4 billion in third-quarter fiscal 2025 buybacks, strong markets and investment banking results, lower net charge-offs (NCOs) in the card business, and continued positive operating leverage.
The analyst noted these developments increase its confidence in Citi reaching its 2026 ROTCE target of 10-11% (KBW estimate: 9.8%), supporting its long-term bullish thesis.
He noted that in the second quarter, NII beat expectations, supported by 3% average loan growth and favorable TTS deposit spreads.
Markets revenue posted the second-best quarter since 2020, rising 16% year-over-year and exceeding mid-quarter guidance, McGratty said. Investment banking also outperformed, growing 13% year-over-year, led by Advisory and ECM strength, the analyst pointed out.
Citi returned $2.0 billion in share buybacks, slightly ahead of KBW&#8217;s $1.8 billion forecast. Meanwhile, he added that branded card NCLs held steady at 3.5-4.0%, and retail services NCLs remained at 5.75–6.25%.
McGratty noted Citi raised its 2025 revenue guidance to ~$84.0 billion (previous: $83.1-$84.1 billion) and now expects NII ex-Markets to grow ~4% Y/Y (prior: 2–3%). The analyst added that Citi maintained expense guidance at ~$53.4 billion, subject to volume and revenue-related shifts.
McGratty emphasized that Citigroup remains the most compelling value play among large-cap banks, trading below tangible book value and best positioned to benefit from potential deregulation. He added that achieving its ROTCE goal by 2026 could be a key rerating catalyst, especially amid continued macro and geopolitical uncertainty.
McGratty noted that despite Citigroup&#8217;s stock being historically inexpensive, he believes near-term catalysts enhance its attractiveness. 
He highlighted two primary reasons: First, Citi&#8217;s strong franchise and recent management adjustments position the firm to capitalize on revenue opportunities in investment banking and trading, particularly given expectations for improved market conditions post-election in areas like M&amp;A, ECM, and FICC trading. Second, a potential reduction in regulations could not only alleviate some control and procedure risks for Citi but also offer substantial capital relief, with Citi being the primary beneficiary should the Basel III endgame be relaxed.
Price Action: Despite the broadly positive analyst sentiment, Citigroup&#8217;s stock was trading lower by 1.71% to $88.48 at last check Wednesday.
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