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Citi Trends (CTRN)
NASDAQ:CTRN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Dec 02, 2025Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.79Last Year’s EPS
-0.79Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
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
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.
CTRN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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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FAQ
When does Citi Trends (CTRN) report earnings?
Citi Trends (CTRN) is schdueled to report earning on Dec 02, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Citi Trends (CTRN) earnings time?
Citi Trends (CTRN) earnings time is at Dec 02, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is CTRN EPS forecast?
CTRN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.79.