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StocksMedium•28 June 2026•

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Citigroup Announces $30B Buyback, 12% Dividend Hike After Fed Stress Test

Key Facts

1Citigroup announced a multi-year $30 billion share repurchase program.

2Citigroup increased its dividend by 12% after passing the Federal Reserve's stress test.

3The program reflects management's confidence in the company's capital strength and growth initiatives.

In a move reflecting improved capital positions among major banks after the Federal Reserve stress test, Citigroup announced, according to reports, a multi-year $30 billion share repurchase program and a 12% dividend hike. The program reflects management's confidence in the company's capital strength and growth initiatives, supporting earnings per share during the ongoing operational transformation.

The announcement comes as other large banks such as JPMorgan (close $329.05 on June 26), Bank of America ($57.88), and Wells Fargo ($83.87) continue their own buyback programs, per market data. This trend bolsters shareholder returns across the U.S. banking sector, especially following the Fed's capital adequacy assessments.

In trading, Citigroup stock (C) closed at $141.76 on June 26, above its low of $140.76. Focus now shifts to second-quarter results and the bank's ability to execute the buyback while managing heavy technology spending and operational restructuring.