Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C). In a filing disclosed on April 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Citigroup stock on March 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS IRA ACCOUNT” account.
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of United Rentals (NYSE:URI) on 3/25/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/25/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 3/24/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 3/24/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 3/24/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) on 3/19/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Boeing (NYSE:BA) on 3/19/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 3/19/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 3/19/2026.
- Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/19/2026.
Citigroup Stock Down 1.6%
Shares of Citigroup stock opened at $129.59 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $115.19 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $110.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The company has a market capitalization of $222.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.06, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.11. Citigroup Inc. has a 1-year low of $65.78 and a 1-year high of $135.29.
Citigroup Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.60 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 4th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. Citigroup’s payout ratio is presently 29.74%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Citigroup
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Citigroup by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 163,239,926 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,048,467,000 after purchasing an additional 4,938,923 shares during the period. Capital World Investors raised its position in shares of Citigroup by 6.5% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 47,262,626 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,797,292,000 after purchasing an additional 2,871,074 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Citigroup by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 43,252,372 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,036,712,000 after purchasing an additional 189,548 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in shares of Citigroup by 4.0% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 34,196,783 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,990,422,000 after purchasing an additional 1,326,224 shares during the period. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 33,887,285 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,954,307,000 after buying an additional 846,772 shares in the last quarter. 71.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, insider Edward Skyler sold 25,000 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.41, for a total transaction of $3,285,250.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 182,022 shares in the company, valued at approximately $23,919,511.02. The trade was a 12.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Cantu Ernesto Torres sold 43,173 shares of Citigroup stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.09, for a total value of $4,796,088.57. Following the transaction, the insider owned 45,835 shares in the company, valued at $5,091,810.15. This represents a 48.50% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 92,318 shares of company stock worth $10,764,814 in the last quarter. 0.11% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have weighed in on C shares. Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on Citigroup in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $135.00 target price on the stock. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on Citigroup from $132.00 to $144.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Zacks Research downgraded Citigroup from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on Citigroup from $131.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Citigroup from $134.00 to $131.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.94.
Key Citigroup News
Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly performance and revenue strength: analysts and outlets note Citi posted decade‑high Q1 revenues and continued broad-based growth, supporting the case that its turnaround under CEO Jane Fraser is progressing. Citigroup Q1 Revenues Hit Decade-High Mark: What’s Fuelling Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: Liability management: Citigroup Global Markets launched offers to purchase three series of outstanding Citigroup notes (waterfall methodology) — a balance‑sheet move that can reduce interest burden or optimize funding structure and is typically viewed positively by bond/equity investors. Citi Announces Offers to Purchase Three Series of Outstanding Citigroup Inc. Notes
- Positive Sentiment: Wealth-tech and client initiatives: Citi is rolling out an AI avatar (“Sky”) for wealth advisors and expanding Citigold private‑client services — steps that aim to boost advisor productivity and client acquisition in higher‑margin businesses. Citi Is Launching an AI Avatar Named Sky. It’s the Bank’s Biggest Bet Yet on Wealth Tech.
- Neutral Sentiment: Momentum/analyst coverage: multiple outlets profile Citi as a momentum stock and discuss analyst views and upgraded price targets; useful context but not a near‑term catalyst on its own. What Makes Citigroup (C) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector lift from big‑bank earnings: Citi’s beat alongside peers helped lift financials broadly, but market caution remains and broader macro headlines (e.g., geopolitics) can blunt follow‑through. Big Bank Earnings Gave Financials a Lift, But Wall Street Is Still Cautious
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns and profit‑taking: coverage questioning whether Citi is overpriced after a ~100% one‑year surge is prompting re‑rating risk and short‑term selling pressure from investors locking in gains. Is It Too Late To Reassess Citigroup (C) After Its 109% One Year Surge?
- Negative Sentiment: Momentum stretch / technical pullback risk: commentary about Citi hitting a 52‑week high and the need to evaluate future upside raises the possibility of short‑term weakness as the stock digests gains. Citigroup Inc. (C) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
About Representative Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.
Citigroup Company Profile
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.
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