Citigroup Q2 net income rises 45% to $5.8 billion; launches $30 billion buyback
Citigroup reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $5.8 billion, or $3.15 per diluted share, up from $4.0 billion, or $1.96 per share, a year earlier, on revenues of $24.8 billion, up 14%. The company said it will raise its planned dividend by 12% and has launched a $30 billion buyback plan, which the filing presents as a way to return more capital to shareholders.
Key points
- Q2 2026 revenues of $24.8 billion, up 14% from $21.7 billion in Q2 2025
- Diluted EPS of $3.15 versus $1.96 in the prior-year quarter, helped by a lower share count from repurchases
- Planned dividend to increase 12% and a $30 billion buyback plan launched
- Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.8%, up from 12.7% at the end of the prior quarter
The filing
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