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Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries

Citigroup Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries increased by 1.7% to $5.90B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.7%, from $5.80B to $5.90B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries shows a downward trend with a -11.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 20, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests a strategy of international reinvestment, while a decrease may signal repatriation of capital or a shift in global operational strategy.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative earnings of foreign subsidiaries that have not been remitted to the parent company as div...

Peer comparison

Global banks vary widely based on their international footprint and the tax efficiency of their repatriation strategies.

Metric ID: other_undistributed_earnings_of_foreign_subsidiaries

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$6.50B$5.90B$6.00B$5.80B$5.90B
QoQ Change-9.2%+1.7%-3.3%+1.7%
YoY Change-9.2%+1.7%-3.3%+1.7%
Range$5.80B$6.50B
CAGR-9.2%
Avg YoY Growth-2.3%
Median YoY Growth-0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Citigroup's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries?
Citigroup (C) reported undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of $5.90B in Q4 2025.
How has Citigroup's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries changed year-over-year?
Citigroup's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries increased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $5.80B to $5.90B.
What is the long-term trend for Citigroup's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Citigroup's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries has grown at a -11.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.00B to $5.90B.
What does undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries mean?
Profits earned by international branches that have been kept abroad rather than sent back to the parent company.