Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) Stock Forecast
CFG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.45 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $78.03 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- January 20, 2027
- 52-week range
- $49.71 – $74.73
CFG analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CFG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CFG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.39 | $1.32 | $1.44 | $1.05 | +32.0% | 16 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $1.43 | $1.35 | $1.52 | $1.13 | +26.2% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.28 | $5.20 | $5.34 | $3.86 | +36.9% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.51 | $6.28 | $6.83 | $5.28 | +23.2% | 16 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CFG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.34B | $2.30B | $2.36B | +10.4% | 10 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $2.39B | $2.37B | $2.42B | +10.2% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.18B | $9.13B | $9.21B | +11.3% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.96B | $9.87B | $10.05B | +8.6% | 9 |
CFG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CFG revenue: reported and forecast
CFG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.38 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.39 | $1.39 | +0.3% | 0 up · 8 down |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $1.42 | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.43 | +0.1% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.30 | $5.30 | $5.30 | $5.29 | $5.28 | −0.3% | 4 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.48 | $6.51 | $6.53 | $6.52 | $6.51 | +0.4% | 6 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CFG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CFG beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from CFG
20 analysts cover Citizens Financial; their consensus rating is buy (4.45 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $78.03, 23.1% above the latest close of $63.36. Analysts expect earnings of $5.28 per share for 2026, +36.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.51 per share on revenue of $10.0 billion. Citizens Financial beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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CFG forecast FAQ
What is Citizens Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for Citizens Financial is $78.03, 23.1% above the latest close of $63.36.
Is Citizens Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Citizens Financial, 12 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Citizens Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.28 per share for 2026 (range $5.20 to $5.34); for 2027 the estimate is $6.51.
What is Citizens Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $9.2 billion, growth of 11.3%; for 2027 it is $10.0 billion.
When does Citizens Financial report earnings?
Citizens Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending December 31, 2026 on January 20, 2027 before the market opens.
Does Citizens Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
Citizens Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.