C Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
27.1%
Last Quarter
$3.06
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
$162.00
19.87% Upside
Mean Price Target
$131.53
-2.68% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$85.00
-37.11% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 11, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
C Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, C (NYSE: C) reported an actual EPS of $3.06 for the quarter ending on Apr 14, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.65, resulting in a 15.47% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 21, 2026), C recorded an actual EPS of $1.19 with a -33.89% surprise. See C's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
C has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 14, 2026 showing a 15.47% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 21, 2026 recorded a -33.89% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 1.96 | 1.85 | +5.95% |
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. 37 analysts have given their ratings
to C out of which
25 analysts have given strong buy call,
10 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$131.53 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -2.68% 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 $162.00.
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 $85.00.
What is the average target price for C?
C stock has an average analyst estimate of $131.53.
At its current price, how far is C from its average target price?
C shares are currently trading -2.68% below this price target.
What were C’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.06 versus consensus estimates of $2.65, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.96.
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.