Summary
Citigroup Inc. (C) reported a strong second quarter of 2015, with net income of $4.8 billion, or $1.51 per diluted share, a significant improvement from the prior-year period's $181 million, or $0.03 per share. Excluding certain items like CVA/DVA and the prior-year mortgage settlement charge, adjusted net income was $4.7 billion, or $1.45 per diluted share, up 18% year-over-year, driven by lower expenses, reduced credit losses, and a lower tax rate, partially offset by softer revenues. Citicorp, the company's core banking franchise, saw net income increase by 27% to $4.7 billion, driven by growth in the Institutional Clients Group (ICG) and improved performance in Global Consumer Banking (GCB) ex-U.S. The ongoing wind-down of Citi Holdings continued, with assets reduced by 22% year-over-year and the segment remaining profitable. The company also continued to strengthen its capital position, with Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratios increasing and operating expenses decreasing 30% year-over-year, aided by lower legal and repositioning expenses, and the positive impact of foreign exchange translation. Investors should note the continued focus on expense discipline and the ongoing wind-down of non-core assets as key drivers of performance.
Financial Highlights
37 data points| Revenue | $19.47B |
| Operating Expenses | $10.93B |
| Operating Income | $9.62B |
| Interest Expense | $3.05B |
| Net Income | $4.85B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.52 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.51 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 3.02B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 3.02B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income of $4.8 billion, or $1.51 per diluted share, a substantial increase from $0.03 per share in Q2 2014.
- 2Adjusted net income (excluding CVA/DVA and prior-year mortgage settlement charge) of $4.7 billion, up 18% year-over-year.
- 3Citicorp net income increased 27% to $4.7 billion, driven by higher ICG and GCB (ex-U.S.) revenues.
- 4Citi Holdings remained profitable while continuing its wind-down, reducing assets by 22% year-over-year.
- 5Total operating expenses decreased 30% to $10.9 billion, largely due to lower legal and repositioning costs, and foreign exchange translation benefits.
- 6Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio (fully implemented basis) increased to 11.4% from 10.6% in the prior year.
- 7Capital ratios remain well above regulatory minimums and the company maintained its 'well capitalized' status.