Citizens Finl Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) appointed Christopher Swift and Lee Alexander to its board of directors, effective February 1, 2021. Swift, CEO of The Hartford, will join the Risk Committee, while Alexander, CIO of The Clearing House, will join the Audit Committee. The board will increase to 14 members before reducing back to 13 in April, as Howard Hanna retires due to age considerations. CEO Bruce Van Saun expressed gratitude for Hanna's contributions and emphasized the new appointments as a strategy to drive shareholder value.

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) has declared several dividends on its preferred stock, effective January 6, 2021. Shareholders of record by December 22, 2020, will receive: a quarterly dividend of $10.7167 on Series A; a semi-annual dividend of $30.00 on Series B; a quarterly dividend of $15.9375 on Series C; a quarterly dividend of $15.875 on Series D; a quarterly dividend of $12.50 on Series E; and a quarterly dividend of $14.125 on Series F. Citizens Financial, headquartered in Providence, R.I., holds $179.2 billion in assets as of September 30, 2020.

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) announced that its Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun will speak at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 8, 2020, at 8:40 am ET. Investors can access the event via a live webcast on the company's investor relations website. Citizens Financial Group, headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, boasts $179.2 billion in assets as of September 30, 2020, offering diverse banking products and services across retail and commercial banking sectors.

The Citizens Business Conditions Index™ increased to 61.2 in Q3 2020, indicating economic recovery amid the pandemic, up from 60.3 in Q2. Manufacturing sectors showed strong performance, while employment rose but wage growth declined due to job gains in lower-wage positions. The index reflects business activity across more than 7,000 clients, which showed mixed results among sectors. Ongoing COVID-19 challenges may persist, despite resilience from businesses bolstered by governmental support.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) has appointed Donald Felix as the new Head of National Banking, effective January. Felix, previously with JPMorgan Chase, will spearhead the bank's expansion of digital Consumer Banking across the U.S., aiming to enhance customer engagement amid rapid digital adoption. The bank has been actively investing in its digital capabilities and aims to leverage its Citizens Access platform for broader market reach.

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) announced the appointment of Ryan Parker as the new Head of Wealth Management, effective November 2. He succeeds John Bahnken, who is retiring after five years in the role. Parker brings extensive experience from his time as CEO at Edelman Financial Services and previously led LPL Financial's Investment & Planning Solutions. The bank aims to enhance its wealth management offerings and deepen customer relationships under Parker's leadership, as affirmed by Brendan Coughlin, Head of Consumer Banking.

Citizens Financial Group reported robust third quarter 2020 results with record revenue and pre-provision profit. The bank bolstered its loan loss reserve and increased its CET1 capital ratio to 9.8%. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, an 8% increase year-over-year, payable on November 12, 2020. Citizens emphasizes its resilience during challenging market conditions, focusing on customer support and business diversification. The company continues to maintain a strong position with $179.2 billion in assets as of September 30, 2020.

Citizens Bank announces a $1 million contribution to Feeding America for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to combat hunger, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of this funding, $133,000, is directed to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund for emergency food relief. The partnership has previously facilitated 12 million meals in 2019. CEO Bruce Van Saun emphasized the critical role of local food banks during this crisis. Feeding America's CEO noted that 1 in 6 individuals may face hunger this year due to increased food insecurity.

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) announces participation at the Bank of America Future of Financials Virtual Conference on November 10, 2020, at 8:50 am ET. Vice Chairman and CFO John Woods, along with President of Consumer Lending Eric Schuppenhauer, will represent the bank. The live webcast can be accessed at investor.citizensbank.com.

As of June 30, 2020, Citizens Financial reported assets totaling $179.9 billion, providing a wide range of financial services across New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions.