Citigroup beats earnings estimates
The bank's shares rose by 1 % in pre-market trading.
The bank also beat revenue estimates at $19.5 billion.
Analysts expectations were for earnings of about $1.35 a share on revenue of more than $19 billion. This time a year ago, Citi posted $1.24 a share (excluding accounting adjustments and legal expenses) in earnings.
It's been a big week for banks reporting earnings already. Bank of America earnings Wednesday were stronger than expected. On Tuesday both Wells Fargo and JPMorgan beat estimates, boosting shares.
The market had high expectations for Citi and the stock was up more than 3% this week before Thursday's earnings announcement.
Consumer banks have gotten a boost from increased credit card lending and auto sales financing in the second quarter. This is in part thanks to low rates from the Federal Reserve.
Thursday's reports conclude the bank earnings announcements for this week, but in coming weeks foreign banks will report their results.
- 5 Best places to visit near Darjeeling
- Climate change could become main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century: Study
- RBI initiates transition plan: Small finance banks to ascend to universal banking status
- Internet of Things (IoT) Applications
- 10 Ultimate road trip routes in India for 2024