Citigroup Option Alert: Sep 19 $70 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 485 vs 16886 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Sep 19 $70 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 485 @ $15.044 vs 16886 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open Ref=$84.05

Citigroup Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $85 Puts at the Ask: 2000 vs 192 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $85 Puts at the Ask: 2000 @ $10.92 vs 192 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open Ref=$84.565

Citigroup Option Alert: Sep 19 $85 Calls at the Bid: 2000 vs 7078 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Sep 19 $85 Calls at the Bid: 2000 @ $4.36 vs 7078 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open Ref=$84.725

Citigroup Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $75 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 1000 vs 6973 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $75 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 1000 @ $11.139 vs 6973 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open Ref=$78.3

Citigroup Option Alert: Dec 19 $70 Puts at the Bid: 2000 vs 856 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Dec 19 $70 Puts at the Bid: 2000 @ $2.93 vs 856 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open Ref=$78.72

Citigroup Option Alert: Fri $45 Calls at the Ask: 150 vs 239 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open 

Citigroup Option Alert: Fri $45 Calls at the Ask: 150 @ $33.55 vs 239 OI; Earnings 7/15 Before Open Ref=$78.55

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The scenario estimated roughly $550 billion in total losses across the tested firms, yet all remained above regulatory minimums.
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Big Banks Pass Fed's 2025 Stress Test With Ease—But Some Say It Was Too Easy

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. 
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>IVZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$251.0K</td>
<td>259</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$352.50</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>479</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>802</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NTRS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>634</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$124.8K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>677</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding IVZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 10000 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $251.0K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10000 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 put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 299 contract(s) at a $352.50 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 $38.2K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 479 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8437 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $700.00 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 $36.3K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3764 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 bullish, expiring in 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $84.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $248.0 per contract. There were 3055 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3450 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 call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 6 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $287.50 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 $26.8K, with a price of $268.0 per contract. There were 1252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 802 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NTRS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $82.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 112 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 169 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $212.0 per contract. There were 1285 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 203 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $124.8K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 68 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.6K, with a price of $952.0 per contract. There were 677 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 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.

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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Bank of America Securities (BofA) reiterated a Buy rating on Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), raising the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/C/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $89 to $100</a>.
According to BofA Securities, Citi&#8217;s overhaul remains one of the toughest in the corporate world. Still, recent moves like global consumer exits, de-risking, tech upgrades, and new hires suggest CEO Jane Fraser&#8217;s 2022 vision may finally have a real shot at success.
All five of Citi&#8217;s business segments have shown improved profitability over the past year.
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With a low base, there&#8217;s ample room for gains, and Citi is expected to sustainably cross the 10% consolidated ROTCE mark from 2026, BofA Securities writes.
Share repurchases are expected to pick up pace in the second half of 2025, with BofA Securities and consensus forecasting $2.4 billion and $2.1 billion per quarter, respectively.
A more stable regulatory environment should give management greater flexibility on costs after several years of constraint.
Additionally, BofA Securities&#8217; economic outlook points to stronger GDP growth, which could ease credit costs in 2026, supported by reserve assumptions based on a 5.1% weighted average unemployment rate.
BofA Securities notes that the 2026 consensus forecast assumes Citigroup will only meet the low end of its strategic goals, suggesting potential for upward revisions.
BofA Securities raised its FY26 EPS estimate from $9.85 to $10 and increased the price target from $89 to $100, implying 10x 2026 P/E and 0.95x forward P/TBV. It also raised valuation multiples on improved visibility into ROTCE.
Price Action: C shares are trading higher by 2.4% to $84.63 at last check Thursday.
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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>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>174</td>
<td>62.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>21.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>880</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$685.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>153</td>
<td>174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td>131</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>317</td>
<td>69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$231.8K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $90.00 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 $50.5K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 174 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62481 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.5K, with a price of $1144.0 per contract. There were 3601 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6447 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 568 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 197 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $268.0 per contract. There were 21522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 113 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 31 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $1053.0 per contract. There were 2728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 204 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 134 contract(s) at a $70.00 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 $99.7K, with a price of $744.0 per contract. There were 3286 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 349 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $685.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $2240.0 per contract. There were 153 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 357 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $1065.0 per contract. There were 152 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 131 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 357 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $1365.0 per contract. There were 317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 540 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $231.8K, with a price of $5945.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $1175.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 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>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

During the last three months, 12 analysts shared their evaluations of Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $85.29, a high estimate of $100.00, and a low estimate of $75.50. A decline of 0.87% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750946462_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Citigroup. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ebrahim Poonawala</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betsy Graseck</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Ramsden</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Juneja</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$75.50</td>
<td>$85.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ebrahim Poonawala</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Citigroup. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Citigroup compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Citigroup's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Citigroup's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/C/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Citigroup analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Citigroup: A Closer Look</h2>
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>A Deep Dive into Citigroup's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Citigroup's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 2.83% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Citigroup's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 17.36%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Citigroup's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.95%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Citigroup's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.78, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Deep Dive Into Citigroup Stock: Analyst Perspectives (12 Ratings)

B of A Securities analyst Ebrahim Poonawala maintains Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $89 to $100.

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:47 PMJun 27, 2025	CALL	$70.00	Sep 19, 2025	82	495	485	3	16886	SWEEP	BULLISH
01:50 PMJun 26, 2025	PUT	$85.00	Jan 15, 2027	565	2000	2000	1042	192	TRADE	BEARISH
01:04 PMJun 26, 2025	CALL	$85.00	Sep 19, 2025	82	2649	2000	37	7078	TRADE	BEARISH
10:47 AMJun 23, 2025	CALL	$75.00	Jun 18, 2026	354	1000	1000	14	6973	SWEEP	BULLISH
12:37 PMJun 20, 2025	PUT	$70.00	Dec 19, 2025	173	2002	2000	234	856	TRADE	NEUTRAL
11:03 AMJun 20, 2025	CALL	$45.00	Jun 20, 2025	-9	150	150	63	239	TRADE	BULLISH