Sector: Financials|Industry: Banks - Diversified|Market Cap: $134.30B|Employees: 239K
Citigroup Inc. is a global diversified financial services holding company offering a wide range of financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments and institutions. Its primary revenue streams are net interest income and non-interest revenue from services such as treasury and trade solutions, securities services, and wealth management. Citigroup operates in nearly 160 countries and jurisdictions, holding a significant market position due to its global reach and established brand.
Citigroup's net income increased to $4.1 billion, or $1.96 per share, compared to $3.4 billion, or $1.58 per share in the prior-year period. This increase was driven by higher revenues and lower expenses, partially offset by higher cost of credit.
Citi's positive operating leverage was driven by revenue growth of 3% and disciplined expense management (down 5%). Excluding the impact of FDIC special assessments and divestiture-related expenses in both periods, total expenses decreased 3% compared to the prior-year period.
Net credit losses of $2.5 billion increased 7% from the prior-year period. Consumer net credit losses of $2.3 billion increased 6%, primarily driven by the card portfolios in USPB. Corporate net credit losses were $182 million versus $164 million in the prior-year period.