Citizens, Inc.

Citizens, Inc.

CIA·NYSE

$4.96

-9.7%
Financial ServicesInsurance - Life

Citizens, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides life insurance products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Life Insurance and Home Service Insurance. The Life Insurance segment issues ordinary whole life insurance and endowment policies in the United States dollar-denominated amounts to non-U.S. residents in through independent marketing agencies and consultants. The Home Service Insurance segment offers final expense life insurance and property insurance policies to middle-and lower-income households, as well as whole life products in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. This segment provides its products and services through funeral homes and independent agents. The company also provides health insurance policies. Citizens, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$250.75M
EPS0.2900
P/E Ratio17.10
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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Citizens, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CIA stock may decline over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 3.70, with estimates ranging from a low of 3.70 to a high of 3.70.

Lowest Target
3.70
-25.40%
Consensus Target
3.70
-25.40%
Highest Target
3.70
-25.40%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 3.70, with estimates ranging from a low of 3.70 to a high of 3.70.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-25.4%

Significant downside risk. Stock trading well above analyst consensus suggests elevated valuation concerns and potential correction.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Consensus overvaluation: Analysts agree the stock is richly valued with limited upside. Consider booking profits or defensive positioning unless you have contrarian conviction in unrecognized catalysts.

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Citizens, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
255.62M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
258.28M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
258.28M - 258.28M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1.0%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Citizens, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
14.59M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
15.30M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
15.30M - 15.30M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.8%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Citizens, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.29
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.30
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.30 - $0.30
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Citizens, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
17.47M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
24.68M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
24.68M - 24.68M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+41.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Citizens, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
18.21M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
25.55M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
25.55M - 25.55M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+40.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Citizens, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
0.00
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
40.11M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
40.11M - 40.11M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signals—some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Citizens, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $403K worth of CIA shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

70.1K

331.72K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+332K

+$332K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

21.2K

71.36K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+71K

+$71K

Top Buyers

1
SJ

Stenberg Jon

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

89.9K shares4 transactions

$398K

2
WHJ

Waite Harvey J.

Officer: Chief Actuary

676 shares1 transactions

$2K

3
GPL

Guerrero Paula L

Officer: Chief Information Officer

515 shares2 transactions

$2K

4
TM

Taylor Mary

Director

135 shares1 transactions

$495

5
DCH

Davis Cynthia H

Director

100 shares1 transactions

$452

Top Sellers

1
TM

Taylor Mary

Director

0 shares1 transactions

$0

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $403K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

∞:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero selling—the most bullish possible insider signal.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$332K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.