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CFG Q1 earnings beat expectations, analysts raise price targets

Apr 17, 2026, 12:41 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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CFG's strong earnings and analyst upgrades typically correlate with positive stock movement, as evidenced in similar scenarios.

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Citizens Financial Group exceeded Q1 earnings expectations with $1.13 per share and $2.168 billion in sales. Following this strong performance, several analysts raised their price targets, indicating positive momentum for CFG shares.

CFG reported Q1 earnings per share of $1.13, exceeding estimates.
Quarterly sales reached $2.168 billion, surpassing consensus of $2.163 billion.
Shares rose 1.5% to $65.35 following the earnings announcement.
Analysts raised price targets post-earnings; Keefe, Bruyette upgrades to $72.
RBC and Truist maintain ratings with price target increases.

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