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CFG·Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

$62.35
-0.95 (-1.50%)
High
$62.62
Open
$62.30
Market Cap
26.77B
52W High
$75.33
Low
$62.26
P. Close
$62.35
P/E
12.59
52W Low
$46.83
Fwd P/E
9.71
DailyIQ Est.
$80.53
Inst. Ownership
51.8%
Short Interest
4.01%
Days to Cover
3.9
Div. Yield
2.91%
Next Ex-Div
~Oct 29
Technical Score (1D)
78
BULLISH
News Sentiment
69
BULLISH
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) is in a strong continuation regime: BUY at 78 with constructive price action and strong momentum. Sentiment at 69 is aligned with the trend, which tends to attract incremental buyers on dips. $65.07 is the upside focus; $60.07 is where failed breakouts would first appear. The main thing that ends trends like this is a change in character, not a single red day - watch for strong momentum starting to roll over or a close back below $60.07 as the earlier warning signs, well before the BUY designation itself would flip. Until then, the path of least resistance stays toward $65.07.
LOW TARGET
$70 +12.3%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$79 +26.1%
10 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$89 +42.7%
13 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$70.00 - $89.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/14/4/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$80.53 (+29.2%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
CFG
Description
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based bank holding company offering a comprehensive suite of banking products and services to a diverse clientele. The company’s operations are split into two primary segments: Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking. Consumer Banking caters to individuals and small businesses with deposit accounts, lending products (including mortgages and credit cards), and wealth management services, leveraging both digital and traditional channels. Commercial Banking provides financial solutions to middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutions, encompassing lending, treasury management, and capital markets services. Founded in 1828 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens Financial Group, Inc. has a long-standing history of serving its customers across various sectors within the United States.
Bought (1Y)
30 shares
$1K
Sold (1Y)
151,110 shares
$10.8M
Boss MatthewHead of Consumer Banking
Tax Withholding10,778 shares2026-09-01
Cummings Kevin-
Award/Grant134.488 shares2026-08-13
Atkinson Tracy A-
Award/Grant78.444 shares2026-08-13
Alexander Lee-
Award/Grant162.168 shares2026-08-13
Lillis Terrance-
Award/Grant246.184 shares2026-08-13
74/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
112.0%
Revenue CAGR
-8.1%
Debt / Equity
0.43x
Return on Equity
7.0%
Earnings Summary
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) is a U.S. regional bank holding company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, offering a broad range of consumer and commercial banking services, including deposit accounts, lending, and wealth management, with a dual‑segment structure that serves individuals, small businesses, and middle‑market corporates. Operating within the highly competitive regional banking sector, CFG leverages both digital and traditional channels to maintain a diversified revenue base. In the most recent quarter, Q2 2026, CFG reported earnings per share of $1.30, slightly below the $1.382 forecast, while revenue reached $2.283 billion, surpassing the $2.270 billion estimate; this marks a modest acceleration in revenue growth compared to Q1 2026, where EPS of $1.13 beat the $1.089 estimate and revenue of $2.168 billion exceeded the $2.159 billion forecast. Over the last four quarters, CFG has consistently outperformed earnings estimates in three of four periods, with EPS growth trending upward from $0.85 in Q4 2024 to $1.30 in Q2 2026, and revenue rising from $1.986 billion to $2.283 billion, reflecting a steady 4–5% quarterly increase. Historically, CFG has delivered year‑over‑year revenue growth of roughly 8–10% while maintaining EPS margins that have generally exceeded analyst expectations, indicating disciplined cost management and fee‑income expansion. Recent news highlights a cautious valuation shift, with BofA Securities lowering its price target to $76 and analysts adjusting fair‑value estimates downward, citing modest growth prospects and regulatory headwinds; meanwhile, CFG announced a $20 million workforce development program, underscoring its commitment to human‑capital investment.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.81$0.97$1.13$1.30$1.46Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.39 - -
Q2'26$1.38$1.30-6.0%
Q1'26$1.09$1.13+3.7%
Q4'25$1.12$1.13+1.1%
Q3'25$1.03$1.05+2.3%
Q2'25$0.88$0.92+4.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.0B$2.1B$2.2B$2.3B$2.4BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.4B - -
Q2'26$2.3B$2.3B+0.5%
Q1'26$2.2B$2.2B+0.4%
Q4'25$2.2B$2.2B-1.0%
Q3'25 - $2.1B -
Q2'25 - $2.0B -

Market Data

CFG Stock Snapshot

BULLISH78/100
$62.35−$0.95 (1.5%)
Market cap
26.77B
P/E ratio
12.6
Day range
$62.26 – $62.62
News sentiment
69/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$78.61 (+26.1%)
Consensus
Buy · 25 analysts
52-week range+33.1% off low · -17.2% from high
$46.83$75.33
Price $62.35 DailyIQ Est. $80.53

Price is in the middle of its 52-week range, and the momentum read backs that positioning up. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Behaviour On Record

What CFG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
26.3% 37th pct
Below its peak
-15.5%
vs 200-day average
-3.1%
Up days (1y)
52%

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is currently running 26.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CFG's own 12 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 37th percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 28.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CFG is trading -15.5% below its running peak. Across 11 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -29.7%, and the deepest was -61.7% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -3.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 33rd percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year CFG closed higher on 52% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 12 years of records, CFG finished the month higher 8 of 12 times, with a median return of +2.5% and an average of +2.3%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +8.9% on average, its weakest March at -8.5%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CFG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 238 of 3,030 sessions (7.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.7% and -7.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, CFG moved an average of 1.6% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -0.7% and a largest of -2.5%.

All figures computed from 3,031 daily closes between 2014-09-24 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CFG's own 12-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CFG's sector?

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Banks industry group, CFG ranks 15th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9
Industry rank
#15 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CFG?

CallsPuts

For Citizens Financial Group, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.73), with at-the-money implied volatility around 3.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±0.2% move by that expiry — a range of about $62.43–$62.71.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.73
ATM implied volatility
3.1%
Total open interest
8,319
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±0.2% ($62.43–$62.71)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CFG?

UBS most recently reiterated its rating on Citizens Financial Group, Inc. to Buy on Oct 5, 2026 with a price target of $77 (from $82). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
UBS — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 5, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$82 → $77
Oct 2, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$78 → $73
Oct 1, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$85 → $78
Sep 28, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$90 → $89
Sep 23, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$80 → $77
Aug 19, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$80 → $84
Jul 29, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$76 → $78
Jul 21, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$72 → $80
Jul 20, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$78 → $84
Jul 17, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedBuy$80 → $85
Jul 17, 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainedEqual-Weight$68 → $70
Jul 17, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedOutperform$75 → $90

Peers & ETF holders

CFG peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

69/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Citizens Financial Group reported that its Series E preferred shares now yield 7.28%, a rise driven by stronger net interest income and margin expansion in Q2 2026. The bank highlighted improved coverage ratios and a positive outlook for future earnings, suggesting a more secure dividend payout for preferred shareholders. This development indicates a solid financial footing and may enhance investor confidence in CFG’s preferred equity offerings.
What did this article say?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) is expected to report a year‑over‑year earnings increase driven by higher revenues in its September 2026 results. Analysts project a 31.4% rise in EPS to $1.38 per share, suggesting potential upside if the company beats estimates. The market will gauge the actual figures against consensus, with a miss likely to dampen the stock. Management’s commentary on business conditions during the earnings call will influence the sustainability of any price movement. Overall, the forecast indicates a modest positive bias for CFG’s near‑term performance.
What did this article say?
BofA Securities reduced its price target for Citizens Financial Group from $82 to $76, citing a more cautious view of the bank’s earnings trajectory. The downgrade follows a broader assessment that CFG’s growth prospects are modest compared to peers. Analysts noted that the new target still aligns with a buy rating, but signals a shift toward a more conservative valuation. The adjustment reflects concerns over potential regulatory headwinds and competitive pressures in the retail banking space. The change is expected to influence investor sentiment and may prompt a review of CFG’s strategic initiatives.
What did this article say?
TD Cowen analyst R. Scott Siefers reinstated a Buy rating on Citizens Financial Group (CFG) on October 8, citing confidence in the bank’s earnings outlook. The brokerage set a $75 price target, implying a potential upside from the current market price. The upgrade reflects expectations of improved profitability and a favorable regulatory environment for CFG’s core retail and commercial banking operations.
What did this article say?
BofA Securities reduced its price target for Citizens Financial Group from $82 to $76, citing a more cautious view of the bank’s earnings trajectory. The downgrade came after the firm’s average rating remained a buy, but the mean target fell by roughly 8%. The move signals a modest headwind for CFG, suggesting analysts expect slower revenue growth and tighter margins in the near term.
What did this article say?
Citizens Financial Group’s fair‑value estimate was reduced from $81.47 to $79.26, keeping it near current Street targets in the $70s to $80s. The adjustment reflects a blend of optimism and caution from analysts reacting to the company’s Q2 earnings and broader banking sector updates. While the valuation shift is modest, it signals a slight headwind for the bank’s perceived upside. The move aligns with a broader debate over large and mid‑cap bank valuations, suggesting analysts are tightening expectations.
What did this article say?
Raymond James analyst Daniel Tamayo upgraded Citizens Financial Group to a Strong Buy, citing confidence in the bank’s earnings outlook. The brokerage set a $77 price target, reflecting expectations of solid profitability and a favorable regulatory environment. The upgrade signals renewed investor confidence and may support CFG’s share price momentum.
What did this article say?
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Aunoy Banerjee, would participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference on November 5, 2026. The event will be streamed live on the company’s investor website. The announcement is a standard executive engagement with no immediate financial or strategic implications for the company.
What did this article say?
Autonomous Research lowered its price target for Citizens Financial Group from $76 to $74, citing a more cautious outlook on the bank’s earnings trajectory. The firm retained an outperform rating, indicating confidence in CFG’s long‑term fundamentals. The adjustment reflects a modest recalibration of expected growth rather than a fundamental shift in the company’s prospects. Analysts noted that the new target still places CFG well above the current market price, suggesting a continued upside potential. The change signals a slight headwind but does not alter the overall positive view on the stock.

Technical Analysis

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78
BULLISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $14.61B combined position · 14 adding, 11 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
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Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy51,303,22612.13%$3.00B2026-01-29
Capital World Investors▼ Sell23,269,1855.50%$1.63B2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell22,154,6825.24%$1.55B2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell12,264,9692.90%$859.41M2026-08-13
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy11,815,7602.79%$824.77M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy7,626,8341.80%$534.41M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell5,926,8031.40%$415.29M2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy4,516,3951.07%$316.46M2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell4,204,0800.99%$294.58M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy3,188,0420.75%$223.39M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell2,795,9420.66%$195.91M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▼ Sell2,712,0010.64%$190.03M2026-09-02
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy2,569,6650.61%$180.06M2026-08-13
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy2,302,0270.54%$162.13M2026-08-12
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy2,253,2290.53%$157.88M2026-08-13
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership▲ New1,989,1910.47%$139.38M2026-08-13
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell1,394,1740.33%$97.69M2026-08-14
Junto Capital Management LP▲ Buy1,307,3400.31%$91.61M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell948,6190.22%$66.47M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy938,5950.22%$65.77M2026-08-14
Bridgewater Associates, LP▲ Buy847,8580.20%$59.41M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell794,7770.19%$55.69M2026-08-13
Citigroup Inc▼ Sell698,1400.17%$48.92M2026-08-03
Prudential Financial Inc▲ Buy547,9320.13%$38.39M2026-08-12
Q2 2026 flow:6.33M sh bought ($443.66M)9.61M sh sold ($673.47M)net -3.28M sh (−$229.81M)
Congressional Trading Activity
5 disclosed trades · ~$89.0K est. traded value · 3 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-04-072025-05-08
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▼ Sell$15K - $50K2024-01-192024-02-14
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▲ Buy$1K - $15K2023-06-122023-07-14
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▲ Buy$1K - $15K2023-05-082023-06-15
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▲ Buy$1K - $15K2022-03-302022-04-08