CFG Stock Up as Q3 Earnings Top Estimates on NII Growth, Dividend Hiked

Citizens Financial Group reported Q3 2026 EPS of $1.41, beating estimates of $1.38, with a 34% year-over-year increase. The company benefited from 13% NII growth to $1.68 billion and a 19 basis point NIM expansion to 3.19%. CFG raised its dividend by 13% to 52 cents and expanded share repurchase authorization to $1.95 billion. However, elevated expenses and a weaker capital position remain headwinds.