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Citizens Financial Group (CFG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CFG Stock Forecast

Citizens Financial Group stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $49.50 (represents a 3.95% upside from CFG’s last price of $47.62) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 14 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

CFG Price Target

The average price target for Citizens Financial Group (CFG) is $49.50 based on 1-year price targets from 14 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $58.00 to $45.00. This represents a potential 3.95% upside from CFG's last price of $47.62.

CFG Analyst Ratings

Hold

According to 14 Wall Street analysts, Citizens Financial Group's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for CFG stock is 1 'Strong Buy' (7.14%), 6 'Buy' (42.86%), 7 'Hold' (50.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Citizens Financial Group Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 21, 2025David LongRaymond James$58.00$44.7029.75%21.80%
Oct 17, 2024Peter WinterD.A. Davidson$48.00$42.0014.29%0.80%
Oct 17, 2024Gerard CassidyRBC Capital$45.00$42.416.11%-5.50%
Oct 17, 2024Keith HorowitzCitigroup$50.00$42.4117.90%5.00%
Oct 02, 2024John PancariEvercore ISI$46.00$39.9215.23%-3.40%
Aug 05, 2024Manan GosaliaMorgan Stanley$50.00$39.2027.55%5.00%
Jul 26, 2024Scott SiefersPiper Sandler$48.00$43.5110.33%0.80%
Jul 17, 2024Manan GosaliaMorgan Stanley$41.00$40.920.20%-13.90%
Apr 26, 2024Scott SiefersPiper Sandler$41.00$35.1516.64%-13.90%
Apr 18, 2024David ChiaveriniWedbush$35.00$33.055.90%-26.50%
Apr 04, 2024Erika NajarianUBS$40.00$35.1213.91%-16.00%
Aug 25, 2023Betsy GraseckMorgan Stanley$33.00$26.9622.40%-30.70%
May 23, 2023David GeorgeRobert W. Baird$44.00$27.9757.31%-7.60%
Jan 03, 2023Barclays$57.00$39.3744.78%19.70%
Dec 21, 2022D.A. Davidson$47.00$38.6421.64%-1.30%
Dec 05, 2022Morgan Stanley$53.00$41.7027.10%11.30%
Oct 03, 2022Goldman Sachs$41.00$34.4519.01%-13.90%
Sep 12, 2022Deutsche Bank$50.00$39.1227.83%5.00%
Jul 31, 2022Jason GoldbergBarclays$54.00$37.9742.22%13.40%
Jul 07, 2022RBC Capital$55.00$36.2751.64%15.50%
Jun 13, 2022Stephens$48.00$35.8333.97%0.80%
May 31, 2022Goldman Sachs$49.00$40.8719.89%2.90%
May 26, 2022Wolfe Research$33.00$39.60-16.67%-30.70%
Jan 28, 2022Matt O'ConnorDeutsche Bank$56.00$51.708.32%17.60%
Jan 24, 2022Susan Roth KatzkeCredit Suisse$50.00$50.72-1.42%5.00%
Jan 12, 2022Jill SheaCitigroup$65.00$55.2117.73%36.50%
Jan 03, 2022Jason GoldbergBarclays$62.00$48.7727.13%30.20%
Jul 21, 2021Ebrahim PoonawalaBank of America Securities$52.00$42.9221.16%9.20%
May 28, 2021John PancariEvercore ISI$50.00$48.682.71%5.00%
May 27, 2021Kevin BarkerPiper Sandler$54.00$48.8610.52%13.40%
May 18, 2021Dave RochesterCompass Point$55.00$48.4213.59%15.50%
Apr 19, 2021Kevin HealArgus Research$50.00$43.1515.87%5.00%

The latest Citizens Financial Group stock forecast, released on Jan 21, 2025 by David Long from Raymond James, set a price target of $58.00, which represents a 29.75% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($44.70), and a 21.80% increase from CFG last price ($47.62).

Citizens Financial Group Price Target by Period

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# Anlaysts1111
Avg Price Target$58.00$58.00$45.64
Last Closing Price$47.62$47.62$47.62
Upside/Downside21.80%21.80%-4.16%

In the current month, the average price target of Citizens Financial Group stock is $58.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 21.80% increase as opposed to Citizens Financial Group's last price of $47.62. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and up 27.08% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 21, 2025Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong BuyHold
Jan 21, 2025Truist FinancialHoldHoldHold
Dec 18, 2024Raymond JamesMarket PerformStrong BuyUpgrade
Oct 17, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Oct 17, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Oct 17, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Sep 30, 2024CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Sep 03, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 26, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 19, 2024UBSMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Jul 19, 2024StephensOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 18, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Jul 17, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Jul 11, 2024Raymond JamesMarket PerformInitialise
Jul 03, 2024WedbushMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Jul 03, 2024CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jul 03, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldHold
Jun 17, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Jun 12, 2024WedbushMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Apr 26, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightUpgrade
Apr 18, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Apr 18, 2024CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Apr 18, 2024WedbushNeutralNeutralHold
Apr 08, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldHold
Apr 04, 2024UBSBuyBuyHold
Mar 28, 2024CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jan 18, 2024CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Dec 22, 2023CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Sep 12, 2023RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Aug 25, 2023CitigroupBuyBuyHold
May 23, 2023Credit SuisseNeutralNeutralHold
May 19, 2023Goldman SachsBuyBuyHold
Jan 03, 2023WedbushNeutralDowngrade
Jan 03, 2023BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Dec 21, 2022CitigroupBuyInitialise
Dec 05, 2022Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweightHold
Oct 03, 2022Goldman SachsBuyBuyHold
Sep 12, 2022Deutsche BankBuyBuyHold
Jul 31, 2022BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 07, 2022RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Jun 13, 2022StephensOverweightOverweightHold
May 31, 2022Goldman SachsBuyBuyHold
May 26, 2022Wolfe ResearchUnderperformUnderperformHold
May 16, 2022UBSBuyUpgrade

Citizens Financial Group's last stock rating was published by Raymond James on Jan 21, 2025. The company gave CFG a "Strong Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Citizens Financial Group Financial Forecast

Citizens Financial Group Revenue Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
Revenue-----------------$2.01B$2.09B$2.13B$2.20B$2.18B$2.00B$1.65B$1.72B$1.66B$1.61B$1.66B$1.71B$1.79B
Avg Forecast$2.48B$2.43B$2.42B$2.31B$2.31B$2.26B$2.22B$2.14B$2.14B$2.08B$2.03B$1.95B$1.96B$1.94B$1.95B$1.96B$2.00B$2.04B$2.10B$2.14B$2.22B$2.13B$1.99B$1.63B$1.67B$1.64B$1.63B$1.65B$1.70B$1.73B
High Forecast$2.54B$2.50B$2.48B$2.37B$2.37B$2.32B$2.28B$2.19B$2.19B$2.13B$2.09B$2.00B$1.97B$1.94B$1.95B$1.96B$2.01B$2.10B$2.15B$2.20B$2.25B$2.16B$2.01B$1.66B$1.70B$1.66B$1.65B$1.67B$1.72B$1.75B
Low Forecast$2.44B$2.40B$2.39B$2.28B$2.28B$2.23B$2.20B$2.11B$2.11B$2.05B$2.01B$1.92B$1.95B$1.93B$1.95B$1.96B$1.99B$2.02B$2.07B$2.12B$2.19B$2.10B$1.96B$1.61B$1.65B$1.62B$1.61B$1.62B$1.68B$1.71B
# Analysts545454544348945101155954475510763
Surprise %-----------------0.99%1.00%0.99%0.99%1.02%1.01%1.01%1.03%1.01%0.99%1.01%1.00%1.03%

Citizens Financial Group's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 11 analysts is $2.00B, with a low forecast of $1.99B, and a high forecast of $2.01B. CFG's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -0.75% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $2.01B (Sep 23).

Citizens Financial Group EBITDA Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts545454544348945101155954475510763
EBITDA-----------------$549.00M$1.55B$1.42B$1.50B$1.21B$859.00M$669.00M$932.00M$894.00M$1.08B$1.03B$850.00M$621.00M
Avg Forecast$854.87M$839.69M$834.51M$797.93M$798.58M$779.68M$767.55M$737.14M$737.17M$716.87M$701.99M$674.57M$676.69M$668.26M$671.89M$800.69M$689.86M$704.77M$723.71M$727.90M$988.91M$764.20M$712.34M$661.73M$599.49M$587.15M$583.65M$667.08M$609.08M$620.05M
High Forecast$877.08M$861.50M$856.19M$818.65M$819.33M$799.94M$787.48M$756.29M$756.32M$735.49M$720.22M$691.60M$680.15M$670.27M$671.89M$960.83M$693.31M$723.08M$742.51M$873.48M$1.19B$774.25M$721.71M$794.07M$607.38M$594.87M$591.33M$800.49M$617.09M$628.20M
Low Forecast$843.76M$828.77M$823.66M$787.56M$788.21M$769.55M$757.57M$727.56M$727.59M$707.55M$692.87M$660.94M$673.24M$666.25M$671.89M$640.55M$686.41M$695.62M$714.31M$582.32M$791.13M$753.20M$702.09M$529.38M$590.86M$578.70M$575.25M$533.66M$600.31M$611.12M
Surprise %-----------------0.78%2.15%1.95%1.52%1.59%1.21%1.01%1.55%1.52%1.86%1.55%1.40%1.00%

11 analysts predict CFG's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $689.86M, with a high of $693.31M and a low of $686.41M. This is 25.66% upper than Citizens Financial Group's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $549.00M.

Citizens Financial Group Net Income Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts545454544348945101155954475510763
Net Income-----------------$430.00M$478.00M$511.00M$653.00M$636.00M$364.00M$420.00M$530.00M$530.00M$648.00M$611.00M$456.00M$314.00M
Avg Forecast$805.35M$746.86M$746.86M$647.88M$619.91M$591.10M$567.81M$486.19M$492.12M$462.75M$425.26M$345.28M$370.67M$356.01M$352.94M$502.68M$270.47M$408.67M$449.60M$456.98M$562.36M$562.18M$358.59M$415.43M$508.05M$529.70M$507.93M$394.95M$417.14M$354.59M
High Forecast$832.54M$772.07M$772.07M$669.75M$640.85M$611.06M$586.98M$502.61M$508.74M$478.37M$439.62M$388.99M$384.07M$357.52M$353.05M$603.21M$392.18M$422.47M$464.78M$548.37M$674.84M$571.39M$364.72M$498.52M$516.74M$549.13M$516.62M$473.93M$424.28M$360.65M
Low Forecast$791.74M$734.24M$734.24M$636.93M$609.44M$581.11M$558.22M$477.98M$483.81M$454.93M$418.08M$323.43M$361.74M$354.50M$352.84M$402.14M$202.85M$401.77M$442.01M$365.58M$449.89M$552.98M$351.88M$332.35M$498.55M$510.27M$498.42M$315.96M$409.33M$347.95M
Surprise %-----------------1.05%1.06%1.12%1.16%1.13%1.02%1.01%1.04%1.00%1.28%1.55%1.09%0.89%

Citizens Financial Group's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $270.47M, with a range of $202.85M to $392.18M. CFG's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -37.10% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $430.00M (Sep 23).

Citizens Financial Group SG&A Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts545454544348945101155954475510763
SG&A-----------------$659.00M$615.00M$658.00M$633.00M$639.00M$683.00M$594.00M$580.00M$541.00M$555.00M$567.00M$628.00M$548.00M
Avg Forecast$65.86B$64.69B$64.29B$61.47B$61.52B$60.06B$59.13B$56.79B$56.79B$55.22B$54.08B$51.97B$52.13B$51.48B$51.76B$710.93M$53.14B$54.29B$55.75B$646.30M$615.42M$701.61M$654.00M$587.54M$550.39M$539.06M$535.85M$366.50M$559.19M$569.26M
High Forecast$67.57B$66.37B$65.96B$63.06B$63.12B$61.62B$60.66B$58.26B$58.26B$56.66B$55.48B$53.28B$52.40B$51.63B$51.76B$853.11M$53.41B$55.70B$57.20B$775.56M$738.50M$710.84M$662.60M$705.05M$557.63M$546.15M$542.90M$439.80M$566.55M$576.75M
Low Forecast$65.00B$63.84B$63.45B$60.67B$60.72B$59.28B$58.36B$56.05B$56.05B$54.51B$53.37B$50.92B$51.86B$51.32B$51.76B$568.74M$52.88B$53.59B$55.03B$517.04M$492.33M$691.51M$644.58M$470.03M$542.47M$531.30M$528.14M$293.20M$551.14M$561.07M
Surprise %-----------------0.01%0.01%1.02%1.03%0.91%1.04%1.01%1.05%1.00%1.04%1.55%1.12%0.96%

Citizens Financial Group's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $53.14B, based on 11 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $52.88B to $53.41B. The forecast indicates a 7964.28% rise compared to CFG last annual SG&A of $659.00M (Sep 23).

Citizens Financial Group EPS Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts545454544348945101155954475510763
EPS-----------------$0.85$0.93$1.00$1.26$1.23$0.68$0.94$1.25$1.18$1.45$1.38$0.99$0.68
Avg Forecast$1.79$1.66$1.66$1.44$1.38$1.31$1.26$1.08$1.09$1.03$0.95$0.77$0.82$0.79$0.78$0.71$0.60$0.91$1.00$1.12$1.31$1.23$0.79$0.91$1.11$1.16$1.11$0.97$0.91$0.78
High Forecast$1.85$1.72$1.72$1.49$1.42$1.36$1.30$1.12$1.13$1.06$0.98$0.86$0.85$0.79$0.78$0.71$0.87$0.94$1.03$1.16$1.32$1.25$0.80$0.92$1.13$1.20$1.13$0.98$0.93$0.79
Low Forecast$1.76$1.63$1.63$1.42$1.35$1.29$1.24$1.06$1.08$1.01$0.93$0.72$0.80$0.79$0.78$0.71$0.45$0.89$0.98$1.10$1.28$1.21$0.77$0.89$1.09$1.12$1.09$0.95$0.90$0.76
Surprise %-----------------0.94%0.93%0.89%0.96%1.00%0.87%1.03%1.12%1.02%1.30%1.43%1.08%0.88%

According to 11 Wall Street analysts, Citizens Financial Group's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $0.60, with a low estimate of $0.45 and a high estimate of $0.87. This represents a -29.28% decrease compared to CFG previous annual EPS of $0.85 (Sep 23).

Citizens Financial Group Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
USBU.S. Bancorp$47.66$54.0013.30%Buy
WALWestern Alliance Ban$88.05$99.2012.66%Buy
RFRegions Financial$24.58$26.407.40%Buy
CMAComerica$65.29$69.786.88%Buy
MTBM&T Bank$200.36$211.705.66%Buy
KEYKeyCorp$17.67$18.605.26%Buy
HBANHuntington Bancshares$17.17$18.004.83%Buy
CFGCitizens Financial Group$47.62$49.503.95%Hold
PNCPNC Financial Services Group$202.18$205.291.54%Buy
FITBFifth Third Bancorp$44.17$44.751.31%Buy
ZIONZions Bancorporation, National Association$57.64$54.25-5.88%Hold
FHNFirst Horizon$21.50$19.00-11.63%Buy

CFG Forecast FAQ

Is Citizens Financial Group a good buy?

No, according to 14 Wall Street analysts, Citizens Financial Group (CFG) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 1 'Strong Buy' and 6 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 50.00% of CFG's total ratings.

What is CFG's price target?

Citizens Financial Group (CFG) average price target is $49.5 with a range of $45 to $58, implying a 3.95% from its last price of $47.62. The data is based on 14 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Citizens Financial Group stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CFG stock, the company can go up by 3.95% (from the last price of $47.62 to the average price target of $49.5), up by 21.80% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -5.50% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Citizens Financial Group stock reach $70?

CFG's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $49.5 does not support the claim that Citizens Financial Group can reach $70 in the near future.

What is Citizens Financial Group's current price target trend?

1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $58 price target for Citizens Financial Group (CFG) this month, up 21.80% from its last price of $47.62. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 21.80% and decreased by -4.16%, respectively.

What are Citizens Financial Group's analysts' financial forecasts?

Citizens Financial Group's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $8.93B (high $9.16B, low $8.82B), average EBITDA is $3.08B (high $3.16B, low $3.04B), average net income is $2.27B (high $2.34B, low $2.23B), average SG&A $237.5B (high $243.66B, low $234.41B), and average EPS is $5.03 (high $5.2, low $4.95). CFG's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $9.64B (high $9.89B, low $9.51B), average EBITDA is $3.33B (high $3.41B, low $3.28B), average net income is $2.95B (high $3.05B, low $2.9B), average SG&A $256.29B (high $262.95B, low $252.96B), and average EPS is $6.55 (high $6.77, low $6.44).

Did the CFG's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Citizens Financial Group's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $24.12M, which missed the average analysts forecast of $8.28B by -99.71%. Apple's EBITDA was $8.2M, missing the average prediction of $2.85B by -99.71%. The company's net income was $0, missing the average estimation of $1.59B by -100.00%. Apple's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $163.83B by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0, missing the average prediction of $3.63 by -100.00%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), Citizens Financial Group's revenue was $2.01B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $2.04B by -1.38%. The company's EBITDA was $549M, missing the average prediction of $704.77M by -22.10%. Citizens Financial Group's net income was $430M, beating the average estimation of $408.67M by 5.22%. The company's SG&A was $659M, missing the average forecast of $54.29B by -98.79%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.85, missing the average prediction of $0.908 by -6.42%