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An update from Citi Trends ( (CTRN) ) is now available.
On January 12, 2026, Citi Trends reported strong 2025 holiday sales, with total sales for the nine-week period ending January 3, 2026 rising 9.6% year over year to $191.2 million and comparable store sales up 9.3%, producing a two-year comp stack of 16.4%. For the year-to-date period through January 3, 2026, total sales increased 9.0% to $780.8 million and comparable store sales grew 9.8%, underscoring sustained momentum driven by elevated product assortments, effective marketing and improved in-store experience. The company said the solid holiday performance supports its ongoing transformation strategy and reaffirmed its previously issued fiscal 2025 outlook, including expectations for higher comparable sales, margin expansion, SG&A leverage, significantly improved EBITDA, a year-end cash balance of about $65 million, and a store footprint plan of modest openings, a small number of closures and a sizable remodel program, signaling confidence in its operational trajectory and value-creation plans for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (CTRN) stock is a Hold with a $47.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Citi Trends stock, see the CTRN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CTRN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CTRN is a Neutral.
Citi Trends’ overall stock score is primarily influenced by its financial challenges, including high leverage and cash flow issues. Despite these challenges, the company shows strong technical momentum and positive future guidance from the earnings call, which partially offsets the negative financial performance and valuation concerns.
To see Spark’s full report on CTRN stock, click here.
More about Citi Trends
Citi Trends, Inc. is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends, focused primarily on African American families in the United States. The company operates 591 stores across 33 states, targeting value-conscious shoppers with branded fashion and home products at discount prices.
Average Trading Volume: 110,753
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $389.6M
For detailed information about CTRN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.