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CFG Stock Surges 63.9% - Strong Buy Ahead
27 Jun
Summary
- Citizens Financial Group stock has surged 63.9% in the past 52 weeks.
- Analysts expect Q2 2026 EPS of $1.26, a 37% increase year-over-year.
- The stock holds a "Strong Buy" rating with an average price target of $73.53.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG), valued at $29.9 billion, is poised to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Thursday, July 16. Analysts forecast a diluted EPS of $1.26 for the quarter, marking a substantial 37% increase from the previous year's $0.92, continuing a streak of exceeding Wall Street's EPS estimates.
For the full fiscal year 2026, EPS is projected to reach $5.20, a 34.7% rise from fiscal 2025. Further growth is expected, with fiscal 2027 EPS estimated at $6.42, a 23.5% year-over-year increase.
CFG's stock performance has been exceptional, with a 63.9% jump in the past 52 weeks, far surpassing the S&P 500 and the XLF ETF. This upward momentum is supported by a "Strong Buy" consensus from 20 analysts, 15 of whom recommend a "Strong Buy," with an average price target of $73.53, suggesting a potential 4.1% upside.
