Citigroup (NYSE: C) beats Q2-2026 adjusted EPS consensus of approx. $1.82 per share (July 15, 2026)
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 14. July 2026
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Predicted for 15. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
JPMorgan Chase reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $6.14 (consensus $5.52, +11%) and Goldman Sachs $20.98 (consensus $13.95, +50%) on July 14, 2026. Broad sector outperformance—driven by strong trading and IB revenues plus commodity and FX volatility from the Iran-Hormuz crisis—signals a favorable environment for Citigroup. Citi has beaten EPS consensus in 5 of the last 6 quarters. Prediction markets for large-bank Q2-2026 results imply a 65–72% beat probability.
Data basis for this prediction
- JPMorgan Chase Q2 2026: EPS $6,14 vs. Konsens $5,52 +11% (Alphastreet/Yahoo Finance, 14.07.2026)
- Goldman Sachs Q2 2026: EPS $20,98 vs. Konsens $13,95 +50% (GS IR, 14.07.2026)
- Iran-Hormuz-Krise: US Navy-Blockade iranischer Schiffe ab 14.07.2026 – treibt FX/Rohstoff-Volatilität (CNN, 14.07.2026)
- Citi Beat-Streak: 5 von 6 Quartalen (Benzinga, Stand Q1 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Citigroup meldete Q2 2026 EPS von $3,15 (Beat von 16 % vs. Konsens $2,72), klar über dem genannten Schwellenwert von ~$1,82. (Quellen: GuruFocus, mlq.ai)
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