Citizens Financial Group Azioni (NYSE: CFG)

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) Azioni

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP

Citizens Financial Group

Citizens Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Through the bank, it offers various retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutions. The company's reportable segments are; Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Non-Core, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Consumer Banking segment, which serves consumer customers and small businesses, offering traditional banking products and services including deposits, mortgage and home equity lending, credit cards, small business loans, education loans, point-of-sale finance loans, and wealth management and investment services.

Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz maintains Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $57 to $60.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Citizens Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $60

Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintains Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $49 to $55.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Citizens Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $55

DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter maintains Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $49 to $55.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Citizens Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $55

Raymond James analyst David Long maintains Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $48 to $57.

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Citizens Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $57

During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>1M Ago</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>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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 $53.75, a high estimate of $57.00, and a low estimate of $50.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 8.21% from the previous average price target of $49.67.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752843707_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Citizens Financial Group is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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>John Pancari</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erika Najarian</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Citizens Financial Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Citizens Financial Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Citizens Financial Group's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Citizens Financial Group's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Citizens Financial Group</h2>
Citizens Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Through the bank, it offers various retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutions. The company's reportable segments are; Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Non-Core, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Consumer Banking segment, which serves consumer customers and small businesses, offering traditional banking products and services including deposits, mortgage and home equity lending, credit cards, small business loans, education loans, point-of-sale finance loans, and wealth management and investment services.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Citizens Financial Group</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: Citizens Financial Group's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.23%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 17.57%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.51%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Citizens Financial Group's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.54, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss Citizens Financial Group Stock

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Keybanc analyst Philip Gibbs upgraded Materion Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTRN#NYSE">MTRN</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and announced a $112 price target. Materion shares closed at $88.63 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mtrn/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik upgraded the rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $56 to $65. Chipotle shares closed at $53.54 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cmg/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst John Pancari upgraded Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and raised the price target from $48 to $55. Citizens Financial shares closed at $48.82 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cfg/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Brady Gailey upgraded Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $58 to $65. Synovus Financial shares closed at $53.85 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/snv/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst John Pancari upgrades Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and raises the price target from $48 to $55.

Evercore ISI Group Upgrades Citizens Financial Group to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $55

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Citizens Financial Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results.

U.S. equities climbed on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 briefly testing a record high 6,300 level at midday in New York, bolstered by strong earnings and upbeat retail sales data that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">reinforced investor risk appetite</a>.
The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.9% to a fresh record above 23,000, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% to 44,400. Small-cap stocks continued to outperform, with the Russell 2000 advancing 1.3%.
Retail sales rebounded in June, rising 0.6% month-over-month after a revised 0.9% drop in May, far exceeding consensus expectations of a 0.1% gain. Meanwhile, initial jobless claims fell to 221,000, the lowest since April, suggesting ongoing resilience in the labor market.
Investor nerves eased after President Donald Trump denied reports suggesting he was considering the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Tech-led sector gains, with the combined market capitalization of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks climbing to $18.4 trillion.
Bond market jitters persisted as 30-year Treasury yields touched 5%, though equity markets largely shrugged off the move.
The U.S. dollar strengthened 0.4%. Commodities rallied, driven by a 1.6% rise in oil prices to above $67 per barrel, while platinum hit its highest level since August 2014.
In cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held steady around $118,870. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) rose 1.3%, extending its winning streak to nine gains in the last 10 sessions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,253.82</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>23,104.30</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,297.76</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>44,475.55</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $444.72.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 0.8% to $561.85.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1.2% to $223.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) shares climbed over 6% after the beverage giant reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analyst expectations.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) rose 5.7% earlier in the day, despite issuing a muted full-year earnings outlook. The company noted that its financial trajectory has become more predictable compared to the volatile first half of the year.
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<li>GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), down 2.2%</li>
<li>Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), down 11%</li>
<li>Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>), up 2.7%</li>
<li>U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), down 1.4%</li>
<li>The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), up 2.8%</li>
<li>Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>), up 3.5%</li>
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Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) soared more than 40% after unveiling a partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi program. The initiative will deploy 20,000 autonomous vehicles, backed by a $300 million investment from Uber.
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Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.88 by 4.19 percent. This is a 12.2 percent increase over earnings of $0.82 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.037 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.008 billion by 1.46 percent. This is a 3.77 percent increase over sales of $1.963 billion the same period last year.

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Citizens Financial Group Q2 Adj. EPS $0.92 Beats $0.88 Estimate, Sales $2.037B Beat $2.008B Estimate

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• Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.44 per share on revenue of $11.49 billion. 
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• Insteel Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.69 per share on revenue of $176.66 million. 
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• Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $2.01 billion. 
• U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $7.06 billion. 
• Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $298.80 million. 
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• OFG Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFG#NYSE">OFG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $181.50 million. 
• Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.67 per share on revenue of $6.92 billion. 
• ManpowerGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAN#NYSE">MAN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.69 per share on revenue of $4.35 billion. 
• Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion. 
• Cintas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $2.63 billion. 
• Bank7 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSVN#NASDAQ">BSVN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $22.87 million. 
• Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.25 per share on revenue of $11.04 billion. 
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• Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $1.37 billion. 
• Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.02 per share on revenue of $842.44 million. 
• F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $422.94 million. 
• Simmons First Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFNC#NASDAQ">SFNC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $215.64 million. 
• Bank OZK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OZK#NASDAQ">OZK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.52 per share on revenue of $421.11 million. 
• Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCB#NYSE">MCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.69 per share on revenue of $72.69 million. 
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Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-07-17. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Citizens Financial Group will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.88.
Anticipation surrounds Citizens Financial Group's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.02, which was followed by a 0.03% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Citizens Financial Group's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>0.83</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>0.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>0.82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752674608_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Citizens Financial Group Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Citizens Financial Group were trading at $46.69 as of July 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 14.67%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CFG/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Citizens Financial Group visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Citizens Financial Group's Earnings Outlook

Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz maintains Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $51 to $57.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Citizens Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $57

Citizens Financial Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.54% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.48 million shares sold short, which is 3.75% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Citizens Financial Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750690821_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Citizens Financial Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Citizens Financial Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Citizens Financial Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Citizens Financial Expands Share Buyback Authorization To $1.5B, Company Cites Confidence In Growth Outlook

Student loan debt in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with borrowers collectively owing more than $1.77 trillion as of 2025, according to the Education Data Initiative.&nbsp;
As tuition costs continue to rise, many graduates struggle to manage monthly payments which can lead to challenges including delinquency, default and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45739976/trump-administration-pauses-social-security-garnishments-over-defaulted-student-loans-department-will-begin-proactive-outreach-to-recipients"> long-term financial insecurity.&nbsp;</a>
One TikTok-er has a "solution."&nbsp;
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The Details: TikTok user @thenormajeane5 recently went viral with <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thenormajeane5/video/7509221877844446510?lang=en">a post</a> detailing his unconventional strategy: staying in school indefinitely to keep student loans in deferment and avoid repayment.&nbsp;
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Thenormajeane5, who is currently working toward a doctoral degree, explained that after graduating in about two and a half years, he plans to keep pursuing associate degrees for the rest of his life in order to remain a lifelong student and postpone repayment indefinitely.&nbsp;
The creative approach resonated with thousands online, racking up nearly 500,000 likes and more than 11,000&nbsp; comments.&nbsp;
Many viewers shared similar stories. One commenter said their professor had over $800,000 in student loans and was still enrolled, joking that he'd never pay it back. Another mentioned their grandmother, who kept enrolling in new degrees and was about to graduate with her master's degree.&nbsp;
Others described using employer tuition reimbursement programs to keep taking classes, or simply repeating the deferment strategy for years.&nbsp;
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Other Options: Student loan borrowers have other, perhaps more financially responsible options, including income-driven repayment plans and student loan refinancing.&nbsp;
Borrowers struggling to repay federal student loans can apply for an <a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/plans/income-driven#:~:text=An%20income%2Ddriven,0%20per%20month.">income-driven repayment</a> plan which bases monthly student loan payment amounts on income and family size. For some people, payments on an IDR plan can be as low as $0 per month.
Borrowers with private student loans have other options like refinancing in order to achieve lower monthly payments. SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) specializes in student loan refinancing and Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) offers student loan refinancing through Citizens Bank.&nbsp;
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Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) today announced the redemption on July 3, 2025, of all of its outstanding 4.35% Fixed-Rate Subordinated Notes due August 1, 2025 (CUSIP No. 174610AJ4) (the "Notes"). The redemption price for the Notes will be equal to 100% of principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of July 3, 2025.
In accordance with the indenture governing the Notes, the holders of the Notes will receive notice of the redemption, the redemption price and further instructions and details related to the process of such redemption. Payment of the redemption price for the Notes will be made through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company.

Citizens Financial Group To Redeem All Outstanding 4.35% Fixed-Rate Subordinated Notes On July 3, 2025

UBS analyst Erika Najarian maintains Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $50 to $53.

UBS Maintains Buy on Citizens Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $53

In the latest quarter, 13 analysts provided ratings for Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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">2</td>
<td align="right">6</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Citizens Financial Group, revealing an average target of $47.54, a high estimate of $54.00, and a low estimate of $43.00. This current average has decreased by 10.44% from the previous average price target of $53.08. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747828883_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Citizens Financial Group's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>
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<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<tr>
<td>Peter Winter</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Merkel</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Long</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Siefers</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerard Cassidy</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Goldberg</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Konrad</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Juneja</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Horowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manan Gosalia</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$60.00</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 Citizens Financial Group. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Citizens Financial Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Citizens Financial Group's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Citizens Financial Group's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CFG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Citizens Financial Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Citizens Financial Group</h2>
Citizens Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Through the bank, it offers various retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutions. The company's reportable segments are; Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Non-Core, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Consumer Banking segment, which serves consumer customers and small businesses, offering traditional banking products and services including deposits, mortgage and home equity lending, credit cards, small business loans, education loans, point-of-sale finance loans, and wealth management and investment services.
<h3>Citizens Financial Group: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Citizens Financial Group's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.23% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 17.57%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Citizens Financial Group's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.51%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Citizens Financial Group's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.16%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, Citizens Financial Group faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</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.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Citizens Financial Group Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (13 Ratings)

Jefferies analyst David Chiaverini initiates coverage on Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $50.

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