Street View: Citi’s strong Q1 sets stage for next chapter

Citigroup C.N beat first-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, posting its strongest revenue in 10 years, as geopolitical tensions stoked market volatility and lifted trading activity, while robust dealmaking supported investment banking fees

Median price target of 24 brokerages covering the stock is $138 - data compiled by LSEG

EXECUTION MATTERS NEXT

RBC Capital Markets ("outperform," PT: $139) says modest revenue growth and strict cost control will be key for Citi to achieve its targets

Jefferies ("buy," PT: $160) expects steady balance-sheet and earnings growth as bank moves toward, and potentially exceeds, its 10–11% return on tangible common equity target as focus shifts towards Investor day next month

Barclays ("overweight," PT: $154) says investors are now focused on Investor Day, where firm will likely outline a clear plan to drive organic growth across its five businesses and deliver sustained higher returns

Morgan Stanley ("overweight," PT: $144) expects co to quantify how its large‑scale use of AI is supporting organic growth and boosting profitability