Citigroup Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Citigroup has announced the release of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results. The company has made the detailed results available on its website, along with a Quarterly Financial Data Supplement containing additional financial statistics, business-related information, and segment trends.

Citi has scheduled a conference call and live webcast to discuss these results. The company maintains its position as a leading banking partner for institutions with international operations, while also serving as a global wealth management leader and personal bank in the United States. Citi's operations span across more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to corporations, governments, investors, institutions, and individuals.

Citigroup has announced its quarterly dividend declarations for both common and preferred stock. The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share on common stock, payable on February 28, 2025, to stockholders of record on February 3, 2025.

The board also declared dividends on multiple series of preferred stock, with rates ranging from 3.875% to 7.625%. These preferred stock dividends will be paid on various dates in early 2025, with most payments scheduled for February 18, 2025. Holders of depositary receipts, each representing one-twenty-fifth of a full preferred share, will receive payments ranging from $9.6875 to $31.25 per receipt.

Citi Wealth has released its Wealth Outlook for 2025, titled Growth Amid Discord: Strategies for a “Rule-Breaking” Expansion. The report forecasts a global GDP growth of 2.9% in 2025 and 2026, up from 2.6% in 2024, with the U.S. predicted to grow by 2.4% in 2025.

The report advises investors to maintain fully invested core portfolios while being cautious of over-concentration. While U.S. large-cap equities' outperformance has reduced future returns, smaller cap U.S. growth and international markets present new opportunities. Potential risks include geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and unsustainable U.S. growth.

Citi Wealth also highlights four transformative trends: AI adoption, climate technology investment, healthcare advancements, and the U.S.-China strategic rivalry. The report identifies ten opportunistic positions for investors, including semiconductor equipment, biotechnology, and Brazilian equities.

Citi has released a new report titled 'Treasury 2030: Modernize or Risk Irrelevance' highlighting the untapped potential of corporate treasury functions. The research reveals that while treasury departments are currently underfunded in technology and resources, they have a unique opportunity to create value through emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assets. The report emphasizes the need for corporate treasurers to move beyond incremental improvements and adopt proactive strategies through broader partnerships and collaboration to enable real-time treasury operations. According to Stephen Randall, Global Head of Liquidity Management Services at Citi, high-performing treasuries must invest in technology, talent, and partnerships to become key contributors to company growth.

Citi and Bank of Shanghai have launched an innovative payments solution on Bank of Shanghai's TourCard, designed to provide international travelers with an efficient CNY payment system in China. The service utilizes Citi's USD Clearing solution and full-value transfers, enabling travelers to add funds to their TourCard digital account. The TourCard, valid for 90 days, allows overseas travelers to make mobile payments through China-based digital wallet apps. The solution addresses challenges faced by international travelers, including credit card acceptance issues and high FX charges. Citi's USD Clearing service operates 24/7 and serves over 200 financial institutions globally since 2022.

Citigroup has announced the complete redemption of its $1 billion 1.281% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Notes due 2025. The redemption date is set for November 3, 2024, with payment scheduled for November 4, 2024. The redemption price will equal par plus accrued and unpaid interest. This action aligns with Citigroup's liability management strategy and its efforts to optimize funding and capital structure efficiency. The company will continue evaluating opportunities for security redemptions based on factors including economic value, regulatory changes, capital impact, and market conditions.

Citi has launched Citi Digital Bill (CDB), a new integrated digital bill discounting solution that modernizes traditional trade finance practices. The solution eliminates physical documentation needs and reduces receivables monetization time from weeks to under an hour. CDB operates through Citi's proprietary platform CitiDirect, enabling digital signing, acceptance, and financing of bills. The platform streamlines processes, reduces operational risks, and improves transparency for both buyers and sellers. Currently available in the US, UK, and Ireland, CDB is planned for expansion to additional countries in 2024.

Citigroup has declared its quarterly dividend payments for common and preferred stockholders. Common stockholders will receive $0.56 per share, payable on November 22, 2024, for holders of record as of November 4, 2024. The company also announced dividend payments for nine series of preferred stock (Series P, W, X, Y, Z, AA, BB, CC, and DD), with rates ranging from 3.875% to 7.625%, all payable in November 2024. Each preferred stock depositary receipt represents one-twenty-fifth of a full preferred share.

Citigroup (C) has released its third quarter 2024 financial results, which are now available on the company's investor relations website. The report includes a Quarterly Financial Data Supplement providing additional financial, statistical, and business-related information, along with business and segment trends. Citi will host a conference call at 11 a.m. (ET) to discuss these results, with a live webcast available for interested parties. A replay and transcript of the webcast will be made available shortly after the event.

Citi describes itself as a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management, and a valued personal bank in the United States. The company operates in over 180 countries and jurisdictions, offering a wide range of financial products and services to corporations, governments, investors, institutions, and individuals.