Citigroup Navigates Tough Quarter with Revenue Dip, Plans Major Job Cuts
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) reported a Q4 FY23 revenue decline of 3% Y/Y to $17.44 billion, missing consensus estimates. Adjusted EPS of $0.84 beat consensus, while GAAP EPS showed a loss of $(1.16) due to divestiture impacts. Net credit losses increased by 69% Y/Y. The company saw growth in Services, U.S. Personal Banking, and Banking revenue, but declines in Markets and Wealth revenue. Operating expenses rose by 23% Y/Y, and the company reported a net loss of $(1.84) billion. Citigroup plans to cut 20,000 jobs in the medium term after its worst quarter in 15 years. The FY24 revenue outlook is set at $80-$81 billion, above consensus. Citigroup's shares rose by 2.47% to $53.37.

January 12, 2024 | 2:41 pm
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Citigroup reported lower Q4 revenue and a net loss but beat adjusted EPS estimates. The company plans to cut 20,000 jobs and provided a strong FY24 revenue outlook.
Despite the revenue miss and net loss, the EPS beat and positive FY24 outlook may balance sentiment. Job cuts could signal cost-saving measures, potentially stabilizing the stock in the short term.
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