C Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
27.1%
Last Quarter
$3.15
Past Year
$6.97
Growth Past 5yrs
8.24%
Next Quarter
$2.60
Estimate Next Year
$2.05
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$176.00
33.08% Upside
Mean Price Target
$140.29
6.08% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$112.00
-15.31% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jul 17, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
C Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, C (NYSE: C) reported an actual EPS of $3.15 for the quarter ending on Jul 14, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.74, resulting in a 14.96% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 14, 2026), C recorded an actual EPS of $3.06 with a 15.47% surprise. See C's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
C has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Jul 14, 2026 showing a 14.96% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 14, 2026 recorded a 15.47% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 3.15 | 2.74 | +14.96% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.06 | 2.65 | +15.47% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1.19 | 1.8 | -33.89% |
| Nov 06, 2025 | 1.86 | 1.73 | +7.51% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 1.86 | 1.73 | +7.51% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.96 | 1.66 | +18.07% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given C stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 43 analysts have given their ratings
to C out of which
27 analysts have given strong buy call,
11 analysts have given buy call,
5 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$140.29 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 6.08% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for C highest price target?
Analysts suggest C's stock price would rise to a high of $176.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for C over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the C stock price could move to $112.00.
What is the average target price for C?
C stock has an average analyst estimate of $140.29.
At its current price, how far is C from its average target price?
C shares are currently trading 6.08% above this price target.
What were C’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.15 versus consensus estimates of $2.74, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.86.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
C's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.60 and $2.05 for the whole year.
What has C's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 27.1% EPS growth for C in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 8.24% in the past five years.