Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI.
Executive leadership at CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI.
Bruce Van Saun
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Chief Executive Officer
CEO
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Brendan Coughlin
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Vice Chair and Head of Consumer Banking
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Christopher Schnirel
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Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
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Donald McCree
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Senior Vice Chair and Head of Commercial Banking
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John Woods
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Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer
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Michael Ruttledge
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Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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Richard Stein
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Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
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Susan LaMonica
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Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Board of directors at CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI.
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Christine Cumming
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Director
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Christopher Swift
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Director
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Claude Wade
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Director
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Edward Kelly
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Lead Independent Director
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Kevin Cummings
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Director
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Lee Alexander
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Director
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Marita Zuraitis
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Director
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Michele Siekerka
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Director
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Robert Leary
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Terrance Lillis
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Tracy Atkinson
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William Hankowsky
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CFG.
Citizens Financial Group details commercial bank expansion and growth targets
CFG
Hiring
M&A
Guidance Update
- Citizens has transformed since its IPO (~2014) from a regional middle-market lender into a national, industry‐focused commercial bank, adding leveraged finance, bond underwriting, and M&A capabilities via acquisitions of boutiques including DH Capital, Trinity, Western Reserve, Bowstring and JMP in 2021.
- Geographic expansion includes entry into Florida and California through hiring former First Republic bankers and branch acquisitions, and a strengthened New York City middle-market presence via HSBC and Investors Bank purchases—offering full‐service deposits, treasury solutions, and capital markets access.
- Private capital strategy has evolved since 2014–15 to provide holistic sponsor coverage—combining LBO financing, subscription lines, BDC and direct lending, and equity and bond underwriting—leveraging JMP’s equity research to create diverse fee streams.
- Through balance sheet optimization and AI-driven efficiencies, CFG targets 3–5% loan growth and 6–8% fee revenue growth in 2026, underpinned by rising M&A pipelines, treasury services cross‐sell and renewed corporate investment.
3 days ago
Citizens Financial Group outlines commercial banking growth strategy at UBS conference
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Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
M&A
- Expanded its commercial banking franchise into Florida, California, and New York City, integrating acquisitions of boutique M&A firms and First Republic bankers to build leading industry verticals in gaming, digital infrastructure, and biotech (via JMP) ** **
- Executing a Balance Sheet Optimization strategy by exiting lower-return relationships and redeploying capital into higher-growth industry segments, while investing in Treasury Solutions and AI-driven process simplification for enhanced efficiency
- Reports a renewed M&A pipeline for 2026, with narrowing bid-ask spreads and elevated sponsor activity, underpinning the firm’s 3–5% loan growth guide and 6–8% fee revenue growth target ** **
- Leveraging a “One Citizens” cross-sell model to deepen wallet share, as private banking and commercial banking teams jointly pursue full-service relationships across core and expansion markets
3 days ago
Citizens Financial outlines 2026 commercial banking expansion and growth strategy
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Guidance Update
M&A
New Projects/Investments
- Expanded middle-market footprint into Florida, California, and New York City through hires of former First Republic bankers and acquisitions of Investors and HSBC branches; rebranded JMP’s investment banking platform to enhance brand recognition and client coverage.
- Bolstered private capital capabilities by building out leveraged finance, subscription lines, direct lending and BDC lending, as well as equity and bond underwriting; acquired JMP in 2021 and M&A boutiques (DH Capital, Trinity, Western Reserve, Bowstring) to lead industry verticals such as gaming, digital infrastructure and biotech.
- Instituted a One Citizens cross-selling model that integrates Treasury Solutions, private banking/wealth management, merchant services and commercial banking to deepen client relationships and drive revenue synergies.
- Launched Balance Sheet Optimization initiatives and AI-driven process simplification to exit lower-return segments, redeploy capital into higher-return industries and achieve cost savings.
- Projects 3%–5% loan growth in 2026—fueled by higher revolver utilization and robust M&A pipelines—and expects to exceed the firm’s 6%–8% fee growth guidance, with wealth and capital markets leading the way.
3 days ago
Citizens Financial Group issues $400 M 5.299% Fixed-Reset Subordinated Notes due 2036
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Debt Issuance
- On January 29, 2026, Citizens Financial Group completed the issuance of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.299% Fixed-Reset Subordinated Notes due 2036.
- The Notes pay interest at 5.299% per annum through January 29, 2031, and thereafter at the Five-Year U.S. Treasury Rate + 1.450% until maturity.
- The Notes are callable at the issuer’s option (i) in whole on the reset date, (ii) in whole or in part on or after October 30, 2035, or (iii) in whole within 90 days following a Regulatory Capital Treatment Event, subject to applicable banking regulator approval.
- Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, share repurchases, dividends, capital expenditures and potential acquisitions.
Jan 29, 2026, 9:43 PM
Citizens Financial Group reports Q4 2025 results
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Earnings
Dividends
- EPS of $1.13, up 8% QoQ; ROTCE of 12.2%.
- Total revenue of $2.157 billion, up 2% QoQ and 9% YoY; pre-provision profit of $814 million, up 4% QoQ and 19% YoY; NIM of 3.07%.
- Period-end loans of $142.7 billion, up 1% QoQ; average deposits of $179.9 billion, up 2% QoQ; LDR of 77.8%.
- Net charge-offs of 43 bps, down 3 bps QoQ; allowance coverage ratio of 1.53%, reflecting continued credit improvement.
- Declared quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share, payable February 18, 2026.
Jan 22, 2026, 2:11 PM
Citizens Financial Q4 profit surge, margins widen
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Earnings
Guidance Update
- Citizens Financial Group reported Q4 net income of $489 million and EPS of $1.13 on revenue of $2.16 billion.
- Net interest income increased to $1.54 billion, while noninterest income rose to $620 million, led by a 16% jump in capital markets fees to $140 million.
- Net interest margin widened to 3.07%, and net charge-offs fell to $155 million (43 bps of average loans) year-over-year.
- Loans grew to $142.7 billion and deposits to $179.9 billion, with Private Bank deposits reaching $14.5 billion, delivering about 7% accretion to the firm’s bottom line at an approximate 25% ROE.
- Management forecasts 10–12% net interest income growth and 6–8% noninterest income growth in 2026, expecting moderate balance-sheet growth and improved margins.
Jan 21, 2026, 4:57 PM
Citizens Financial Group reports Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Citizens reports Q4 EPS of $1.13 (+8% sequential, +36% YoY) and full-year EPS of $3.86 (+19% YoY); Q4 net interest margin expanded 7 bps to 3.07%, delivering 1.25% positive operating leverage in FY 2025.
- Private Bank balances reached $14.5 B in deposits, $10 B in client assets, and $7.2 B in loans, achieving 25% ROE and contributing 7% to pre-tax income for the year.
- Non-core assets were run down from $6.9 B to $2.5 B, while the TOP 10 program delivered $100 M of pre-tax run-rate savings in Q4; credit trends remain favorable with net charge-offs at 43 bps and allowance coverage at 1.53%.
- Returned 80% of 2025 earnings to shareholders: Q4 distributions included $201 M in dividends and $125 M of buybacks; full-year buybacks totaled $600 M at an average price of $44.55, with total capital returned of $1.4 B.
- 2026 outlook calls for NII growth of 10%–12%, non-interest income up 6%–8%, expense growth of 4.5%, and >500 bps of operating leverage; plans $700 M–$850 M in buybacks, targets ROTCE of 16%–18% in H2 2027 and has launched the Reimagine the Bank initiative ($50 M one-time costs vs $45 M benefits in 2026, aiming for $450 M pre-tax run-rate savings by end-2028).
Jan 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
CFG Reports Q4 2025 Earnings Results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
- Net interest income of $1.537 B, up 3% QoQ and 9% YoY; net interest margin (FTE) expanded 7 bps QoQ to 3.07%.
- Noninterest income of $620 M, down 2% QoQ but up 8% YoY, driven by Wealth fees (+5% QoQ; +31% YoY) and Capital Markets fees (+16% YoY).
- EPS of $1.13, up 36% YoY; underlying ROTCE of 12.2%, up 152 bps YoY.
- Underlying efficiency ratio improved to 62.2%, with positive operating leverage of 1.3% QoQ.
- Capital position remains strong with a CET1 ratio of 10.6%; repurchased $125 M of common stock in Q4 (FY 2025 total $600 M; payout ratio 80%).
Jan 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Citizens Financial reports Q4 2025 results
CFG
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- EPS rose 8% sequentially and 36% year-over-year, with full-year EPS of $3.86, up 19% from 2024.
- Net interest income grew 9% year-over-year, driven by a 20 bp expansion in net interest margin and 3% spot loan growth.
- Citizens’ Private Bank ended 2025 with $14.5 billion in deposits, $10 billion in client assets, and $7.2 billion in loans, delivering 7% pre-tax accretion and 25% ROE for the year.
- For 2026, the bank guides net interest income growth of 10–12%, controlled expense growth (~4.5%), and $700–$850 million in share repurchases.
Jan 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Citizens Financial Group reports Q4 2025 results
CFG
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Q4 EPS: $1.13, up 8% sequentially and 36% YoY; FY 2025 EPS: $3.86, +19% YoY.
- Net interest margin expanded 7 bps to 3.07%, supporting a 9% YoY increase in net interest income; spot loans +3% YoY.
- Fees up 8% YoY, driven by record wealth (+31% YoY) and capital markets performance.
- Positive operating leverage of 1.3% sequentially and 5.2% YoY in Q4.
- 2026 guidance: NII +10–12%, loans +3–5%, non-interest income +6–8%, expenses +4.5%, and share repurchases of $700–850 M.
Jan 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
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