Summary
Citigroup Inc. (C) reported a strong third quarter of 2025, demonstrating continued progress on its multiyear transformation and delivering positive operating leverage for the sixth consecutive quarter. The company achieved a 9.3% revenue growth driven by strong performance across all five business segments, alongside disciplined expense management, with reported operating expenses up 8.7% (3.2% excluding a goodwill impairment charge). Net income rose 16% year-over-year to $3.8 billion, or $1.86 per share, with adjusted net income per share at $2.24, excluding a $726 million goodwill impairment related to the Banamex divestiture. Citigroup returned approximately $6.1 billion to common shareholders through $5.0 billion in share repurchases and $1.1 billion in dividends. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio remained robust at 13.3% under the Basel III Standardized Approach, exceeding regulatory requirements by 120 basis points. The company advanced its strategic priorities, including making key investments in infrastructure modernization and process automation, with a notable acceleration in Generative AI adoption. Progress on divestitures, particularly the agreement to sell a 25% equity stake in Banamex, signifies ongoing efforts to streamline operations.
Financial Highlights
38 data points| Revenue | $22.09B |
| Operating Income | $11.84B |
| Net Income | $3.75B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.89 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.86 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.82B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.86B |
Key Highlights
- 1Positive operating leverage achieved for the sixth consecutive quarter, driven by 9.3% revenue growth and disciplined expense management.
- 2Net income increased 16% year-over-year to $3.8 billion ($1.86 per share), with adjusted EPS of $2.24, excluding a $726 million goodwill impairment.
- 3Returned $6.1 billion to shareholders via share repurchases ($5.0 billion) and dividends ($1.1 billion).
- 4CET1 Capital ratio remained strong at 13.3% (Standardized Approach), 120 bps above regulatory requirement.
- 5Services segment saw a 7% revenue increase, driven by growth in TTS and Securities Services.
- 6Markets segment revenues surged 15%, with strong performance in both Fixed Income and Equity Markets.
- 7Banking segment net income increased 168% due to higher revenues and lower provisions, particularly in Investment Banking and Corporate Lending.