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Citigroup Surpasses Profit Expectations with $3.06 Earnings Per Share
4/14/2026
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- Citigroup Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $3.06 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations of $2.65.
- The bank's revenue reached a decade-high of $24.6 billion, fueled by a 19% increase in trading revenue to $7.2 billion amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- CEO Jane Fraser indicated the bank aims for a 10-11% return on tangible common equity for the year, despite a 7% rise in expenses due to higher employee compensation.
- Citigroup shares have increased by 104.9% over the past year.
