Citigroup beat estimates for fourth-quarter profit, fueled by strength in trading and dealmaking, and announced a $20 billion buyback program as it cut a closely watched return target. Shares of the third-largest U.

Citigroup’s fourth-quarter results just landed. The bank swung to a profit, boosted by stronger revenue in divisions including equity markets and investment banking. Some key numbers: Net income came in at $2.

Wall Street's dealmakers have also cashed in on a revival in mergers, acquisitions and initial public offerings after an almost three-year-long dry spell. Banks' capital markets businesses got a boost in the second half of 2024 as corporate clients issued more debt and equity.

Citigroup on Wednesday reported fourth quarter net income of $2.9 billion, compared to a net loss of $1.8 billion in the prior-year period, fuelled by higher revenues, lower expenses and lower cost of credit.