Citi Outperforms Analyst Expectations With 12% Revenue Growth, Confirms $20 Billion Buyback Plan

1. Citigroup's Q4 revenue grew 12%, exceeding estimates at $19.58 billion. 2. EPS of $1.34 surpassed consensus estimate of $1.22. 3. The board approved a $20 billion share buyback program. 4. Analysts raised price targets post-earnings, indicating bullish sentiment. 5. Citi expects 2025 revenue between $83.5 billion and $84.5 billion.