Citigroup tops Q2 profit estimates as strong trading, interest income lift results

  • Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, driven by a strong performance in its trading business and higher net interest income. The bank reported earnings per share of $1.96, handily beating Wall Street estimates of $1.60, while revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $21.67 billion, above the $21 billion analysts had expected.