Citi Trends demonstrated strong sales growth and gross margin improvement, with strategic initiatives in place for expansion and inventory optimization. However, increased SG&A expenses and an adjusted EBITDA loss present challenges. Overall, the company's positive outlook and strategic moves indicate a promising trajectory.

Company Guidance

During the Citi Trends Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported a strong comparable sales growth of 9.2% for the second quarter, marking their fourth consecutive quarter of mid to high single-digit comp sales growth, with year-to-date comp growth at 9.6%. The gross margin rate improved significantly, reaching the highest in several years, with an 890 basis point expansion compared to Q2 2024. SG&A expenses were slightly deleveraged due to incentive compensation, but excluding performance bonuses, SG&A leveraged in line with guidance. The company also highlighted progress in their transformation plan, which includes phases of Repair, Execute, and Optimize, aiming for sustainable profitable growth. They anticipate mid to high single-digit comp store sales growth for the full year and expect EBITDA to be between $7 million and $11 million, representing a $21 million to $25 million increase over fiscal 2024 results. Additionally, they plan to remodel approximately 60 stores in 2025 and aim for $40 million or more in EBITDA by 2027, fueled by consistent single-digit sales growth and new store expansion.

Consistent Sales Growth

Citi Trends reported a fourth consecutive quarter of mid to high single-digit comparable sales growth, achieving 9.2% in Q2 and 9.6% year-to-date year-over-year comp growth.

Gross Margin Improvement

Achieved a 40% gross margin rate in Q2, the highest since fiscal 2021, marking an 890 basis point expansion versus Q2 last year.

Inventory Optimization

In-store inventory decreased by 5.7% compared to last year while supporting a 9.2% comp growth, reflecting improved inventory efficiency.

Updated 2025 Outlook

Citi Trends increased its full-year guidance, now expecting mid to high single-digit comp store sales growth and full-year EBITDA in the range of $7 million to $11 million.

Expansion and Remodel Strategy

Plans to remodel approximately 60 locations in 2025 and expand square footage by mid-single digits annually, with a goal of achieving $40 million or more in EBITDA by 2027.

Citi Trends (CTRN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CTRN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Dec 02, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.79 / -	-0.785	―	―	―
Aug 26, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-1.01 / -0.82	-1.945	57.74% (+1.12)	―
May 03, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.20 / 0.17	-0.32	153.13% (+0.49)	―	―
Mar 18, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.18 / -1.54	0.53	-390.75% (-2.07)	―
Dec 03, 2024	2024 (Q3)	-0.66 / -0.79	-0.56	-40.18% (-0.22)	―
Aug 27, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.54 / -1.95	-0.6	-224.17% (-1.35)	―
Jun 04, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.42 / -0.32	-0.66	51.52% (+0.34)	―
Mar 19, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.80 / 0.53	0.83	-36.14% (-0.30)	―
Nov 28, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-0.17 / -0.56	0.24	-333.33% (-0.80)	―
Aug 22, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.94 / -0.60	-0.31	-93.55% (-0.29)	―

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CTRN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 26, 2025	$34.03	$33.95	-0.24%
Mar 18, 2025	$21.54	$22.16	+2.88%
Dec 03, 2024	$20.76	$23.80	+14.64%
Aug 27, 2024	$16.43	$15.24	-7.24%

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Citi Trends (CTRN) is schdueled to report earning on Dec 02, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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CTRN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.79.

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