Citigroup Q4 2026 EPS Forecast Rises 19% to $2.67
Citigroup is set to report October 13 with consensus estimates projecting a 19.2% jump in earnings per share and 7.5% revenue growth.
Key points
- Citigroup is expected to report Q4 2026 EPS of $2.67 on October 13, a 19.2% year-over-year increase.
- Full year 2026 consensus estimates project $11.20 in EPS and $95.54 billion in revenue, up 40.5% and 12.1% respectively.
- The stock trades at a forward P/E of 11.76 and a PEG ratio of 0.59, both below the financial sector averages.
Citigroup shares closed at $135.06, marking a 2.5% daily gain that outpaced the S&P 500’s 1.49% rise and the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s 0.71% increase. This performance allowed the bank to outperform the broader market despite a 0.09% monthly lag behind the S&P 500, which gained 0.1% over the same period.
According to Yahoo Finance, the investment community is focused on Citigroup’s upcoming earnings release scheduled for October 13, 2026. The stock’s recent strength suggests investors are positioning ahead of the report, with the bank’s share price decoupling from the broader financial sector’s recent 2.25% monthly decline.
Q4 2026 Consensus Estimates Project Strong Growth
Analysts currently project Citigroup will deliver earnings per share of $2.67 for the quarter, representing a 19.2% increase from the same period last year. Net sales are expected to reach $23.74 billion, a 7.46% rise year-over-year. These figures reflect expectations for continued expansion in the bank’s core revenue streams heading into the fourth quarter.
Full Year Outlook Shows Significant Earnings Expansion
For the entire fiscal year 2026, consensus estimates point to earnings of $11.20 per share and total revenue of $95.54 billion. This implies a 40.53% surge in earnings and a 12.11% increase in revenue compared to the prior year. The substantial growth in projected profits underscores the market’s expectation for improved operational efficiency and profitability across Citigroup’s business segments.
Valuation Metrics Indicate Discount to Sector Average
Citigroup trades at a forward P/E ratio of 11.76, which is lower than the industry average of 13.64. The company’s PEG ratio stands at 0.59, significantly below the sector average of 0.96, suggesting that its earnings growth rate is not fully reflected in its current valuation. While the Zacks Rank remains at #3 (Hold) with unchanged EPS estimates over the past 30 days, the valuation metrics indicate the stock is priced at a discount relative to its growth prospects compared to peers.
