Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23
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
How to read this metric
An increase suggests significant international growth or a strategic choice to reinvest abroad, while a decrease may indicate repatriation of cash to the parent company.
Detailed definition
This represents the cumulative earnings generated by international subsidiaries that have been retained for reinvestment...
Peer comparison
Common among multinational technology firms with significant global operations and complex tax structures.
undistributed_foreign_earningsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '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% |
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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 foreign branches that are kept abroad instead of being sent back to the home country.