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Citigroup (C) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$127.52 -0.49 (-0.38%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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Citigroup - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
15

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Citigroup in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for C.

Consensus Price Target

$136.79
7.27% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Citigroup, the average price target is $136.79. The highest price target for C is $162.00, while the lowest price target for C is $87.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.27% from the current price of $127.52.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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C Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26
1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$136.79$127.59$125.56$84.04
Forecasted Upside7.27% Upside8.82% Upside8.47% Upside20.77% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

C Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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C Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Citigroup Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCitigroupFinancial Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.07
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.17% Upside94.48% Upside14.34% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/1/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
John McDonald
5 of 5 stars
Set Target$147.00+13.87%
4/30/2026
Vivek Juneja
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$131.00 ➝ $135.50+5.88%
4/29/2026
Mike Mayo
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$160.00 ➝ $162.00+26.15%
4/20/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
4/15/2026 Set Target$139.00+5.82%
4/15/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$139.00+7.19%
4/15/2026Boost TargetOutperform$132.00 ➝ $144.00+11.04%
4/15/2026Boost TargetOverweight$140.00 ➝ $144.00+11.04%
4/15/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$125.00 ➝ $145.00+11.81%
4/15/2026Boost TargetBuy$137.00 ➝ $151.00+16.44%
4/15/2026Boost TargetOverweight$146.00 ➝ $154.00+18.75%
4/15/2026Boost TargetOutperform$131.00 ➝ $140.00+6.60%
3/26/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$135.00+17.93%
2/20/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
1/15/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$132.00+12.92%
1/7/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$141.00+16.26%
1/7/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
1/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$87.00-28.99%
10/15/2025Boost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $120.00+19.70%
9/22/2025 DowngradeModerate BuyHold
7/15/2024Boost TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $72.00+12.43%
7/11/2024 Boost TargetMarket Perform$63.00 ➝ $65.00-1.05%

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Should I Buy Citigroup Stock? C Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Citigroup pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Citigroup
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Citigroup Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $125.58, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • Recent earnings reports showed Citigroup Inc. exceeding analysts' expectations, with earnings per share significantly higher than consensus estimates, indicating robust financial health.
  • Analysts have raised price targets for Citigroup Inc., suggesting confidence in continued earnings growth and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $215.36 billion, which positions it well within the financial services sector.
  • Citigroup Inc. has been recognized as a long-term growth candidate, with positive trends in margins and credit, suggesting it can outperform its peers.

Citigroup
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Citigroup Inc. for these reasons:

  • A recent $52 million payment related to a former banker may raise concerns about management practices and could impact the company's reputation.
  • The current debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59 indicates a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Despite positive earnings, the company's current ratio of 0.99 suggests it may struggle to cover short-term liabilities, which could be a red flag for investors.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Citigroup Inc.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.
  • While recent research from Citi Wealth’s Investment Lab is insightful, its uncertain direct revenue impact may not translate into immediate financial benefits for investors.

C Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Citigroup is $136.79, with a high forecast of $162.00 and a low forecast of $87.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Citigroup in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" C shares.

According to analysts, Citigroup's stock has a predicted upside of 7.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Citigroup's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Citigroup also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Citigroup more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Citigroup is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how C compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:C) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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