Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund Has $21.36 Million Stake in Citigroup Inc. $C

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its stake in Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) by 30.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 210,460 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 48,919 shares during the quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s holdings in Citigroup were worth $21,362,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in C. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in Citigroup in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Citigroup by 157.1% in the second quarter. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. now owns 414 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 253 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Citigroup during the second quarter worth $38,000. Capital A Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Citigroup during the second quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, Highline Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in Citigroup by 35.3% in the third quarter. Highline Wealth Partners LLC now owns 418 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. 71.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Citigroup Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of Citigroup stock opened at $120.53 on Friday. Citigroup Inc. has a 12-month low of $55.51 and a 12-month high of $124.17. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.62. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $108.76 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $99.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $215.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.93, a PEG ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.18.

Citigroup (NYSE:C) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 14th. The company reported $2.24 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.35. The business had revenue of $22.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $20.92 billion. Citigroup had a net margin of 8.73% and a return on equity of 7.91%. Citigroup’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.51 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Citigroup Inc. will post 7.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Citigroup Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.60 per share. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 3rd. Citigroup’s dividend payout ratio is 33.71%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have weighed in on C. Truist Financial upped their target price on Citigroup from $123.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Barclays increased their price objective on Citigroup from $115.00 to $146.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Citigroup from $129.00 to $134.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Piper Sandler increased their price target on shares of Citigroup from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 30th. Finally, Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and set a $141.00 price target on shares of Citigroup in a report on Wednesday. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Citigroup presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $118.94.

Key Stories Impacting Citigroup

Here are the key news stories impacting Citigroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Heavy institutional options activity suggests bullish bets on C, with reports of smart‑money call buying and large option positions that signal traders expect further upside. Smart Money Is Betting Big In Citigroup Options
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street and the financial press highlight Citi’s re‑rating from deep value to a more normal bank multiple — coverage credits improved profitability, management execution on the transformation, and a higher P/TBV multiple as reasons the stock can keep rallying. How Citigroup Stock Got Out of the Discount Bin
• Positive Sentiment: Media endorsement: high‑profile commentators (e.g., Jim Cramer) are publicly bullish on Citi’s ongoing turnaround, which can attract retail flows and reinforce positive sentiment. Jim Cramer Says Citigroup Will “Continue Its Resurrection From the Dead”
• Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwind: at least one Fed governor has advocated sizable rate cuts this year, a development traders interpret as supportive for cyclical risk assets and bank lending/markets activity, helping sentiment for bank stocks including Citi. Fed’s Miran wants rate cuts of 150 basis points in 2026 to boost jobs
• Positive Sentiment: Company/region outlook: Citigroup projects strong deal activity in Asia‑Pacific for 2026, which supports fee income prospects and offsets pressure in other businesses. Citigroup predicts strong deal activity in 2026 in Asia Pacific
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview/expectations: analysts and previews note Citi is set to report next week with Wall Street expecting earnings growth — the setup supports the rally but some coverage warns the “easy” value trade has narrowed. Citigroup (C) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market commentary: pieces note Citi’s strong 2025 rally (~65% last year) and a re‑rating, but also flag that valuation has moved to a fairer level — implying less obvious upside from here without continued execution. This Dividend Stock Gained 66% Last Year. Is The 2026 Forecast as Bright?
• Neutral Sentiment: Business initiatives: Citi is rolling out content and client engagement (e.g., a new podcast on digital assets with PYMNTS), which supports thought leadership and corporate positioning but has limited near‑term earnings impact. Citi and PYMNTS Launch ‘From the Block’ Podcast

About Citigroup

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.