Citigroup Inc. Second Quarter 2017 Results And Key Metrics

Citigroup Inc. press release ------- Citigroup Inc. today reported net income for the second quarter 2017 of $3.9 billion, or $1.28 per diluted share, on revenues of $17.9 billion. This compared to net income of $4.0 billion, or $1.24 per diluted share, on revenues of $17.5 billion for the second quarter 2016. Revenues increased 2% from the prior year period, driven by growth in Institutional Clients Group (ICG) and Global Consumer Banking (GCB), partially offset by lower revenues in Corporate / Other. Net income of $3.9 billion decreased 3%, as the higher revenues were more than offset by higher cost of credit and operating expenses, as well as a higher effective tax rate. Earnings per share of $1.28 increased 3% from $1.24 per diluted share in the prior year period, driven by a 6% reduction in average diluted shares outstanding, partially offset by the lower net income. To get more in depth information click on the picture below to read the release.