C · Earnings call · 2026Q3T · Full report

Corporate Credit Demand

CITIGROUP INC · 2026-10-13 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24

Citi is seeing corporate customers adjust financing behavior as rates remain higher, with syndicated debt and loan issuance moderating in favor of loans and revolvers that provide greater flexibility. Management expects refinancing activity to remain elevated, particularly among investment-grade companies, and is monitoring the upcoming three-year maturity wall for potential increases in high-yield issuance and areas of stress. Citi’s institutional customer base is heavily investment-grade, and management said it is not currently seeing significant stress among these clients. The bank is underwriting lending with disciplined limits, stress testing and a focus on companies with durable cash flows and collateral.

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