Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC Takes Position in Citigroup Inc. $C

Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 9,420 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,068,000.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 2.4% during the first quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 4,069 shares of the company’s stock valued at $461,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co increased its position in shares of Citigroup by 19.0% in the 1st quarter. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co now owns 4,019 shares of the company’s stock valued at $456,000 after acquiring an additional 642 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its stake in Citigroup by 20.0% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 249,004 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,239,000 after acquiring an additional 41,436 shares during the last quarter. Blue Edge Capital LLC raised its stake in Citigroup by 0.5% in the 1st quarter. Blue Edge Capital LLC now owns 34,376 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,899,000 after acquiring an additional 160 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Nebraska Trust Co acquired a new stake in Citigroup during the 1st quarter worth about $428,000. 71.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Argus set a $150.00 price target on Citigroup in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Citigroup from $162.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Bank of America upped their target price on Citigroup from $170.00 to $176.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Citigroup from $137.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Citigroup from $154.00 to $164.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $145.67.

Insider Activity at Citigroup

In related news, Director John Cunningham Dugan sold 2,117 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.30, for a total value of $265,260.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 12,194 shares in the company, valued at $1,527,908.20. The trade was a 14.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.11% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Citigroup

Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup was added to Zacks’ Rank #1 “Strong Buy” list, including its income-stock recommendations. The upgrade-style attention may support demand for the shares, particularly given Citi’s dividend and valuation appeal. Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 31st
• Positive Sentiment: Andrea Gacki, the outgoing director of the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, will join Citi as global head of sanctions. Her regulatory and anti-money-laundering expertise could strengthen the bank’s compliance efforts and help manage one of its key execution risks. US Treasury anti-money laundering chief Gacki to join Citi as global head of sanctions
• Positive Sentiment: Citi and Mastercard expanded their premium dining and entertainment program for Strata Elite cardholders. The initiative is not financially material on its own, but it supports Citi’s strategy of increasing premium-card engagement, loyalty and fee-generating business. Citi and Mastercard Expand The Curated Table Series for Fall 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: The Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, amid persistent inflation concerns, creates a mixed backdrop for Citi. Stable rates reduce immediate policy uncertainty, but a prolonged higher-rate environment could pressure loan demand, credit quality and markets activity. Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, citing ongoing inflation concerns
• Neutral Sentiment: The Treasury is considering investing some cash in the repurchase-agreement market, a move that could alter short-term funding conditions. The potential impact on Citi is uncertain but may affect liquidity and money-market dynamics. US Treasury Weighs Repo Entry That Could Reshape Funding Markets

Citigroup Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE C opened at $132.67 on Monday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $135.82 and its 200 day moving average price is $124.21. Citigroup Inc. has a 1 year low of $87.94 and a 1 year high of $147.96. The company has a market capitalization of $226.29 billion, a PE ratio of 14.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a current ratio of 0.99.

Citigroup (NYSE:C) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 14th. The company reported $3.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.74 by $0.41. The company had revenue of $24.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.74 billion. Citigroup had a net margin of 10.23% and a return on equity of 10.15%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.96 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that Citigroup Inc. will post 11.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Citigroup Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.67 per share. This is a boost from Citigroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 3rd. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. Citigroup’s payout ratio is 25.92%.

Citigroup announced that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, May 7th that allows the company to repurchase $30.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 13.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

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.