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Citigroup Inc. (C) — closed signal from January 30, 2026

Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on April 30, 2026 — +9.9% at the close.

Predicted vs. what happened

C price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$113.00 – $117.00Entry zone — fair-value band

$116.10Published — price the day we called it

$130.03Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$135.28Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$127.61Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Target reached

Reached its target in 74 days.

At window close

+9.9%

realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window

Peak gain

+16.5%

peak, from the publication price — not a realized return

S&P 500, same window

+4.1%

SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted

Window close

$127.61

last close inside the window, ended April 30, 2026

Peak price

$135.28

peak on April 21, 2026 — not a realized return

Days to target

The thesis — published January 30, 2026

Predicted growth

+12%

over the measurement window

Target price

$130.03

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$113.00 – $117.00

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$116.10

published January 30, 2026

Confidence

72%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

Citigroup fell sharply and now looks ready for a bounce if investors regain confidence. Recent analyst notes that favor Citigroup over a rival add interest. If the overall market stays calm, a recovery in the next few months is possible, but it could fail without steady buying, so keep position sizes controlled.

Primary drivers

Stock looks oversold and can rebound fast if sentiment improves
Positive analyst comparisons can attract more buyers
Large bank status means many buyers/sellers keep trading smooth
If economic conditions remain friendly, a bounce is more likely

How it played out

C: target reached in 74 days

Lyra published C on 2026-01-30 at 116.10 with 12% expected growth. The thesis pointed to a sharp prior fall, a possible rebound if investors regained confidence, favorable analyst comparisons, steady trading in a large bank, and friendly economic conditions. It also warned that the setup could fail without steady buying.

Inside the window from 2026-01-30 to 2026-04-30, C reached the 130.03 target in 74 days. The peak was 135.28 on 2026-04-21, a 16.5% gain. It ended at 127.61, below the target but above the publication price. The thesis played out.

What happened during the window

On April 14, 2026, Citigroup reported first-quarter revenue of $24.63 billion and earnings per share of $3.06. MarketWatch also reported that the company supported $6.3 billion in share buybacks.

Citigroup's stock jumps toward an 18-year high after earnings, boosted by record M&A fees

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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