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Why Citizens Financial Group Stock Soared in June
The Motley Foolยท 2025-07-06 11:23
Core Viewpoint - Citizens Financial Group's share price increased by nearly 11% in June due to a significant share repurchase plan and favorable results from the Federal Reserve's banking industry stress test [1][2]. Group 1: Share Repurchase Plan - Citizens Financial announced a $1.2 billion increase to its existing stock buyback program, bringing the total to $1.5 billion, which is substantial for a company with a market cap under $21 billion [2][4]. Group 2: Stress Test Results - The Federal Reserve's annual stress tests showed that all 22 major U.S. banks, including the "big four" (Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup), passed their evaluations, indicating that mid- and large-sized banks are generally in good health [5][6]. - Citizens Financial is tested every two years and was not part of this year's stress test, but the positive results for other banks suggest resilience in the banking sector [6][8]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Despite the positive market reaction, Citizens Financial's first-quarter revenue was stagnant, with a decline in average loans and leases, although net profit increased by 12% to $374 million due to a rise in non-interest income [9].