Kritika Sarmah

Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 1:58 AM2 min read

With a market cap of $18.2 billion, Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) is one of the largest regional banks in the United States. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, it offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services, primarily operating in the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Citizens Financial Group fits this description perfectly. It benefits from a strong regional presence across key U.S. markets, supported by a well-diversified mix of consumer and commercial banking services. Its strategic acquisitions have expanded its footprint and customer base, while ongoing investments in digital banking enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

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However, the company dipped 15.3% from its 52-week high of $49.25 met on Nov. 25. Over the past three months, CFG has climbed 1.8%, outperforming the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLF) 1.5% rise over the same time frame.

However, CFG has declined 4.7% on a YTD basis, compared to the XLF's 4.2% increase. Shares of Citizens Financial Group have gained 20.3% over the past 52 weeks, trailing XLF’s 21.4% rise.

CFG has been trading below its 200-day moving average since early March but has edged above its 50-day moving average since early May.

On Jun. 18, Citizens Financial Group gained over 2% amid a broad rally in bank stocks, driven by reports that U.S. regulators may ease capital requirements that currently restrict banks’ Treasury trading activities.

Moreover, when compared, rival Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) has performed weaker than CFG. AUB has slumped 21.2% in 2025 and 5.2% over the past 52 weeks.

Among the 22 analysts covering the stock, there is a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy,” and the mean price target of $47.43 reflects a premium of 13.7% from the current market prices.

On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com