Summary
Citigroup Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with net income increasing by 45% year-over-year to $5.8 billion, or $3.15 per diluted share. Total revenues rose 14% to $24.8 billion, driven by broad-based growth across its five reporting segments. Net interest income (NII) increased 13% to $17.1 billion, while non-interest revenue (NIR) grew 18% to $7.6 billion. Operating expenses increased by 5% to $14.2 billion, reflecting investments in the business and higher compensation, partially offset by cost efficiencies. Provisions for credit losses were down 12% year-over-year to $2.5 billion. Capital ratios remained robust, with the CET1 Capital ratio at 12.8%, comfortably above regulatory requirements. The company returned $5.0 billion to shareholders through $4.0 billion in share repurchases and $1.0 billion in dividends, and announced plans to increase its quarterly common dividend from $0.60 to $0.67 per share. Key strategic initiatives, including progress on divestitures such as the Poland consumer banking business, continue to advance the company's transformation.
Key Highlights
- 1Net income surged 45% year-over-year to $5.8 billion ($3.15 per diluted share).
- 2Total revenues increased 14% to $24.8 billion, driven by growth across all five business segments.
- 3Net interest income (NII) grew 13% to $17.1 billion.
- 4Non-interest revenue (NIR) increased 18% to $7.6 billion.
- 5Operating expenses rose 5% to $14.2 billion, with a positive operating leverage achieved.
- 6Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital ratio stood at 12.8%, exceeding regulatory requirements.
- 7Returned $5.0 billion to shareholders via share repurchases ($4.0 billion) and dividends ($1.0 billion).