**Baird Upgrades Citizens Financial Group’s Outlook**
On March 9, 2026, Baird upgraded Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) from Neutral to Outperform, suggesting a notable potential for growth. The average one-year price target for the company is projected at $73.82 per share, indicating a 26.70% increase from its last closing price of $58.26.
**Projected Revenue and EPS Growth**
Citizens Financial Group anticipates an annual revenue of $9.79 billion, reflecting a 28.16% increase. Its projected non-GAAP EPS stands at $7.01, indicating strong financial health against recent trends, despite a decrease of 26.61% in institutional ownership over the last quarter to 1,161 funds.
**Investor Sentiment**
The put/call ratio for CFG is currently at 0.64, signaling a generally bullish outlook among investors. Key institutional shareholders include Capital World Investors with 36,887K shares (8.68% ownership) and Invesco with 22,734K shares (5.35% ownership), both altering their portfolio allocations in the last three months.
