Citigroup Inc. (C)
Quantitative Summary
DeterministicC trades at 15.5x earnings, roughly in line with its sector average of 19.2x. Below-average fundamentals indicated by Piotroski score of 2/9; Altman Z of 0.2 falls in the academic distress zone.
Generated deterministically from quant metrics and financial statements. Not a recommendation.
Valuation Context
Currently trading 23% above its 5-year average P/E of 14.5x.
Price Chart with Moving Averages
Technical Setup
AI GeneratedThe current technical configuration for Citigroup Inc. presents a complex interplay between price momentum and volume dynamics that may reflect shifting institutional positioning. While the stock trades at $124.82, the presence of moving average crossovers often serves as a focal point where larger market participants adjust their exposure based on trend validation or rejection signals. If short-term averages have recently crossed above longer-term counterparts amidst rising volume, this could suggest that institutions are accumulating shares in anticipation of an upward trajectory, potentially viewing current levels as attractive entry points following a period of consolidation. Conversely, if price action is failing to sustain gains despite increasing trading activity while moving averages remain bearish or neutral, it might indicate that sophisticated players are distributing positions or waiting for clearer directional confirmation before committing significant capital. Volume trends act as the critical filter in this scenario; elevated volume during price advances typically corroborates institutional conviction, whereas high volume on stagnation or minor pullbacks can signal underlying weakness or profit-taking by major holders. The specific alignment of these factors at $124.82 requires careful interpretation to determine whether larger entities are acting as net buyers seeking a new trend or net sellers capping further appreciation. Ultimately, the convergence of price levels with technical indicators provides a snapshot of where market sentiment is leaning, but it does not dictate future performance. Observers should weigh these signals against broader sector conditions and fundamental catalysts before forming any view on whether current pricing represents value or overextension for institutional portfolios.
Quant Health Deep Dive
Profitability & Value Creation
DuPont Analysis — ROE Decomposition
Breaking down Return on Equity to see how the company generates its ROE — efficiency, margins, or leverage.
Balance Sheet Health
Insider Activity (Last 90 Days)
Open-market buys vs sells by company insiders. Source: yfinance.
Earnings Surprise History
EPS estimates vs actuals for the most recent reported quarters. Source: yfinance.
Dividend History
| Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | $0.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2025-11-03 | $0.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2025-08-04 | $0.6000 | +7.1% |
| 2025-05-05 | $0.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2025-02-03 | $0.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2024-11-04 | $0.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2024-08-05 | $0.5600 | +5.7% |
| 2024-05-03 | $0.5300 | 0.0% |
| 2024-02-02 | $0.5300 | 0.0% |
| 2023-11-03 | $0.5300 | 0.0% |
| 2023-08-04 | $0.5300 | +3.9% |
Dividend and split data from SEC filings and market data. Amounts are per share, not adjusted for splits. Source: yfinance.
Risk Profile
Sharpe = risk-adjusted return (higher is better). Max drawdown = largest peak-to-trough decline. 1,200+ trading days.
Underwater (Drawdown from Peak)
How far below the all-time high the price has been over time. Deeper = more pain for holders.
Rolling 60-Day Beta vs S&P 500 (VOO)
How the stock's sensitivity to market moves changes over time. β > 1 = more volatile than the market.
Fama-French 5-Factor Exposure
Academic factor model decomposition — what's really driving this stock's returns.
Fama-French 5-Factor Model. Data: Kenneth French Data Library. Regression over 3 years of daily returns.
Fundamentals
Passive Flow Attribution
ETF Draft EffectWhen investors buy or sell ETFs like IYF or XLF, the fund manager is mechanically forced to buy or sell C shares regardless of Citigroup Inc.'s individual fundamentals. We estimate $23.6B of passive capital is structurally linked to C through 8 tracked ETFs. This substantial passive exposure means that ETF inflows and outflows — not company fundamentals — can dominate daily volume on this stock.
Passive exposure = Σ (ETF AUM × stock weight in ETF) across 8 tracked ETFs. Actual passive ownership is larger (includes mutual funds). Not investment advice.
ETF Contagion Visualizer
Simulate a price drop in Citigroup Inc. to visualize passive redemption contagion across ETFs and collateral stocks.
If Citigroup Inc. (C) experiences a significant drawdown, ETF redemptions can create collateral selling pressure on co-held stocks. Our model identifies JPMORGAN CHASE + CO (JPM) as the most exposed collateral stock, sharing 2 ETFs with C. This is the "Passive Contagion" effect described in the Inelastic Market Hypothesis.
Contagion model based on shared ETF exposure and constituent weights across 33 tracked ETFs. Estimated selling pressure is a simplified model — actual impact depends on market liquidity, ETF redemption mechanics, and market-maker activity.
C Ownership Dynamics
Passive funds hold 1 in every 9 C shares, reducing daily market volatility.
Citigroup Inc. (C) exerts measurable gravity on the passive index market, currently representing 3.6% of the IYF (IYF) and 3.0% of the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF). Across 31 tracked ETFs, approximately 199M shares (11.7% of float) are held by passive funds and rarely trade on the open market. This level of passive ownership means index rebalances can create outsized volume events.
ETFs with Highest C Exposure
Float lock-up computed from 31 ETFs tracked by SecuritiesDB. Actual passive ownership is higher (includes mutual funds, pension funds, etc.).
C Institutional Volume Profile
252-day volume distribution by price level. The Point of Control (POC) marks — the price where the most institutional volume transacted — an implicit support/resistance floor.
The highest-volume price zone for Citigroup Inc. over the past year sits near $93.24 (11% of 252-day volume). The current price of $131.26 trades 40.8% above this institutional floor — a sign of upside momentum, though a pullback to the POC zone is a common reversion target.
Volume Profile computed from 252 trading days of OHLCV data. Volume allocated to price bins proportionally based on daily high-low range. Not investment advice.
Fails-to-Deliver (FTD) History
SEC-reported settlement failures. Elevated FTDs can indicate high short-selling pressure, operational settlement issues, or naked shorting activity.
| Date | Failed Shares | Close Price | Notional Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | 37,730 | $125.63 | $4.7M |
| 2026-05-04 | 1,395 | $127.44 | $177,778.8 |
| 2026-05-01 | 3,192 | $127.98 | $408,512.16 |
| 2026-04-27 | 1,964 | $127.98 | $251,352.72 |
| 2026-04-20 | 17,173 | $132.18 | $2.3M |
| 2026-04-17 | 7 | $129.34 | $905.38 |
| 2026-04-15 | 12 | $129.58 | $1,554.96 |
| 2026-04-14 | 1 | $126.28 | $126.28 |
| 2026-04-13 | 32,725 | $124.39 | $4.1M |
| 2026-04-10 | 631 | $124.92 | $78,824.52 |
| 2026-04-07 | 10 | $117.36 | $1,173.6 |
| 2026-04-06 | 9,110 | $115.25 | $1.0M |
| 2026-03-25 | 233 | $113.74 | $26,501.42 |
| 2026-03-24 | 1,364 | $111.64 | $152,276.96 |
| 2026-03-23 | 28,124 | $109.52 | $3.1M |
| 2026-03-20 | 294 | $109.85 | $32,295.9 |
| 2026-03-19 | 2 | $108.67 | $217.34 |
| 2026-03-16 | 3,000 | $105.69 | $317,070 |
| 2026-03-09 | 309,665 | $106.53 | $33.0M |
| 2026-03-04 | 5,121 | $110.76 | $567,201.96 |
| 2026-03-03 | 958 | $111.45 | $106,769.1 |
| 2026-02-18 | 411 | $113.78 | $46,763.58 |
| 2026-02-17 | 7,058 | $110.86 | $782,449.88 |
| 2026-02-13 | 7,058 | $111.15 | $784,496.7 |
| 2026-02-12 | 37,040 | $117.39 | $4.3M |
| 2026-02-09 | 24,358 | $122.69 | $3.0M |
| 2026-02-06 | 4,000 | $115.74 | $462,960 |
| 2026-02-04 | 309 | $117.71 | $36,372.39 |
| 2026-02-02 | 1 | $115.71 | $115.71 |
| 2026-01-30 | 4,449 | $115.20 | $512,524.8 |
Source: SEC Regulation SHO FTD data. Data is reported with a ~30 day delay. High FTD quantities relative to average daily volume may indicate settlement stress.
Price Correlations
Statistical correlation of daily returns with other stocks. High correlations indicate stocks that move together; negative correlations can offer diversification.
| Peer | 252-Day (1Y) | 126-Day (6M) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTGXX | NaN | NaN | |
| MS | 0.799 | 0.802 | High co-movement |
| BAC | 0.795 | 0.811 | High co-movement |
| GS | 0.765 | 0.760 | High co-movement |
| JPM | 0.752 | 0.756 | High co-movement |
| WFC | 0.738 | 0.792 | High co-movement |
| COF | 0.728 | 0.716 | High co-movement |
| CFG | 0.707 | 0.696 | High co-movement |
| USB | 0.707 | 0.741 | High co-movement |
| KEY | 0.702 | 0.705 | High co-movement |
Pearson correlation of daily log returns. 252d ≈ 1 trading year. Computed from price history. Not investment advice.
Compare C to Peers
Quant metrics computed deterministically from financial statements and price data. Updated: 2026-06-02.
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