Rating Change
Raymond James analysts initiated coverage on Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) with a rating of Strong Buy on October 07, 2026.
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Raymond James Initiates Coverage on Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) with Strong Buy
Raymond James analysts initiated coverage on Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) with a rating of Strong Buy on October 07, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) · new coverage
- Firm
- Raymond James
- Rating
- Strong Buy
- Price at event
- $63.07
- Market capitalization
- $25.1B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Raymond James initiated Strong Buy coverage on Citizens Financial Group (CFG) on October 7, 2026, with the stock trading at $63.07.
Market Context
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $63.07 with a market capitalization of $25.1B. The stock has gained 7.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Raymond James provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2026 | Raymond James | Strong Buy | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 02, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View CFG Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Strong Buy rating mean for CFG?
A rating of Strong Buy from Raymond James reflects the analyst's outlook on Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the CFG forecast page.
