Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)
NYSE: CFG · Real-Time Price · USD
56.59
-0.46 (-0.81%)
Mar 20, 2026, 3:44 PM EDT - Market open
Citizens Financial Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 20 analysts that cover Citizens Financial Group stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $68.1, which forecasts a 20.34% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $43 and the highest is $80.
Price Target: $68.1 (+20.34%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Citizens Financial Group stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Buy | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | Baird | Hold → Buy Upgrades $65 | Hold → Buy | Upgrades | $65 | +14.86% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Cantor Fitzgerald | Buy Reiterates $75 | Buy | Reiterates | $75 | +32.53% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $73 → $80 | Buy | Maintains | $73 → $80 | +41.37% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Buy Maintains $63 → $71 | Buy | Maintains | $63 → $71 | +25.46% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Evercore ISI Group | Buy Maintains $69 → $77 | Buy | Maintains | $69 → $77 | +36.07% | Feb 5, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
9.18B
from 7.64B
Increased by 20.13%
Revenue Next Year
9.92B
from 9.18B
Increased by 8.13%
EPS This Year
5.18
from 3.86
Increased by 34.26%
EPS Next Year
6.37
from 5.18
Increased by 22.84%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.6B | 10.5B | |
| Avg | 9.2B | 9.9B | |
| Low | 8.8B | 9.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 26.0% | 13.9% | |
| Avg | 20.1% | 8.1% | |
| Low | 15.8% | 2.4% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.57 | 6.96 | |
| Avg | 5.18 | 6.37 | |
| Low | 4.86 | 5.77 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 44.2% | 34.3% | |
| Avg | 34.3% | 22.8% | |
| Low | 25.9% | 11.4% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.