Citizens Financial Group Shares Plunge 1.61% as Daily Volume Falls to 478th in U.S. Liquidity Rankings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Citizens Financial Group (CFG) closed on October 7, 2025, with a 1.61% decline, trading at a daily volume of $230 million—ranking 478th among U.S. equities by liquidity. The stock's underperformance came amid mixed market conditions, with regional banks facing renewed scrutiny over credit risk management and interest rate sensitivity.

Analysts highlighted regulatory headwinds as a key factor, with recent SEC guidance on loan disclosures prompting sector-wide volatility. While Citizens reported stable quarterly loan growth in its latest earnings, market participants remained cautious about potential margin compression from flattening yield curves. Brokerage activity data showed increased short interest in the name, reflecting bearish positioning among institutional investors.

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