Does Citi’s Earnings Beat and Aegon Mandate Change The Bull Case For Citigroup (C)?

Citigroup recently reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of US$3.15, above estimates, alongside multiple new fixed‑income offerings and further expansion of its institutional and consumer franchises through mandates, acquisitions and leadership hires. By securing a full middle office mandate from Aegon Asset Management covering US$380.00 billion in assets and agreeing to acquire rewards platform Kard Financial, Citi is deepening its role in both large‑scale institutional...