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Citigroup Q4 Profit Drops 13% Amid Russia Exit

1/15/2026

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Summary

Fraser Reports Earnings

Citigroup Inc. reported that Q4 2025 profit fell 13% to $2.5 billion, largely due to a $1.1 billion loss from its exit from Russia.
Annual earnings rose 13% to $14.3 billion as revenue grew 2% to $85.2 billion.
Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup Inc., cited progress in investments and client relationships.
Citigroup Inc. returned over $17 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks and targets 10%–11% tangible equity by end-2026.

Summary

Citigroup Job Cuts

Citigroup's shares fell 1.2% to $116.30 after it announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs this week as part of a goal to reduce workforce by 20,000 by the end of 2026.
Citigroup's board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, with payout on February 27.
The bank faces a lawsuit over more than $1 billion in alleged Oceanografia losses.
Investors worry that rising borrowing costs will hurt credit quality.

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Historical Context

In 2022, Citigroup Inc. announced its exit from Russia, following the geopolitical fallout from the Ukraine invasion. This decision, part of a broader strategy to reduce operations in 14 markets, resulted in a $1.1 billion loss. The restructuring reflects ongoing challenges in the banking sector, as firms adapt to economic pressures and regulatory changes, potentially reshaping Citigroup's future operations.

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Fraser Reports Earnings

Citigroup Inc. reported that Q4 2025 profit fell 13% to $2.5 billion, largely due to a $1.1 billion loss from its exit from Russia.
Annual earnings rose 13% to $14.3 billion as revenue grew 2% to $85.2 billion.
Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup Inc., cited progress in investments and client relationships.
Citigroup Inc. returned over $17 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks and targets 10%–11% tangible equity by end-2026.

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