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Ratings for Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) were provided by 11 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
| Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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| Total Ratings | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 30D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1M Ago | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2M Ago | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3M Ago | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $60.73, a high estimate of $71.00, and a low estimate of $52.00. Marking an increase of 11.13%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $54.65.
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Citizens Financial Group. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
| Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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| Jason Goldberg | Barclays | Raises | Equal-Weight | $56.00 | $55.00 |
| Ebrahim Poonawala | B of A Securities | Raises | Buy | $65.00 | $52.00 |
| Erika Najarian | UBS | Raises | Buy | $62.00 | $57.00 |
| Brian Foran | Truist Securities | Raises | Hold | $58.00 | $52.00 |
| John Pancari | Evercore ISI Group | Raises | Outperform | $61.00 | $57.00 |
| Manan Gosalia | Morgan Stanley | Raises | Overweight | $71.00 | $53.00 |
| Keith Horowitz | Citigroup | Raises | Buy | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| John Pancari | Evercore ISI Group | Raises | Outperform | $57.00 | $55.00 |
| Dave Rochester | Cantor Fitzgerald | Announces | Overweight | $61.00 | - |
| Vivek Juneja | JP Morgan | Raises | Overweight | $52.00 | $48.50 |
| Keith Horowitz | Citigroup | Raises | Buy | $60.00 | $57.00 |
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Citizens Financial Group's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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Citizens Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Through the bank, it offers various retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutions. The company's reportable segments are; Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Non-Core, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Consumer Banking segment, which serves consumer customers and small businesses, offering traditional banking products and services including deposits, mortgage and home equity lending, credit cards, small business loans, education loans, point-of-sale finance loans, and wealth management and investment services.
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Citizens Financial Group displayed positive results in 3M. As of 30 June, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.98%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Citizens Financial Group's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 19.73%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Citizens Financial Group's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.75%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Citizens Financial Group's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.18%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Citizens Financial Group's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.55. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
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