Citi Trends (CTRN)
NASDAQ:CTRN
CTRN Stock Chart & Stats
$42.72
-$0.27(-1.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$42.72
-$0.27(-1.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.82 - $56.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.09K
Average Volume (3M)106.34K
Market Cap
$356.51M
Enterprise Value$513.74M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$51.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$218.04M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.85
Shares Outstanding8,345,260
10 Day Avg. Volume104,338
30 Day Avg. Volume106,337
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.90
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio-15.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$67.00Price Target Upside56.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$859.29M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Comparable Sales GrowthSustained comp growth (10.8% Q3; 15 straight months) indicates durable customer demand and successful merchandising. Persistent top-line momentum supports inventory turns, foot traffic and provides a base for operating leverage as store and digital channels scale over the coming months.
Improving Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow turning positive on a TTM basis materially improves short-to-medium term financial flexibility. Reliable cash generation funds remodels, planned openings and tech investments internally, reducing reliance on external financing and lowering execution risk.
Strategic Store Expansion & TechA clear multi-year expansion timetable plus investments in AI analytics and CRM create structural growth and margin levers. Scale from new stores and improved inventory/assortment decisions can raise gross margins and customer lifetime value if execution and unit economics remain favorable.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt near 2.0x equity is high for a cyclical discount retailer and reduces financial flexibility. Elevated leverage increases interest and refinancing risk, limits the firm's ability to fund discretionary initiatives during downturns, and amplifies earnings volatility.
Persisting UnprofitabilityAlthough revenue has inched higher, the company remains unprofitable on a TTM basis with negative operating and net income. Continued losses hinder equity recovery, constrain self-funding of growth, and mean improvements must be sustained to reach durable profitability and reduce capital risk.
Margin Pressure & ShrinkA 90bp gross margin decline, ongoing shrink issues and rising SG&A compromise margin sustainability. Persistent inventory losses and cost pressure reduce the margin buffer needed to absorb sales volatility and complicate the path from positive EBITDA to consistent net profits.
Citi Trends News
CTRN FAQ
What was Citi Trends’s price range in the past 12 months?
Citi Trends lowest stock price was $16.82 and its highest was $56.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Citi Trends’s market cap?
Citi Trends’s market cap is $356.51M.
When is Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date?
Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Citi Trends’s earnings last quarter?
Citi Trends released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported $0.853 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.775 by $0.078.
Is Citi Trends overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Citi Trends’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Citi Trends pay dividends?
Citi Trends pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Citi Trends dividends here
What is Citi Trends’s EPS estimate?
Citi Trends’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Citi Trends have?
Citi Trends has 8,345,260 shares outstanding.
What happened to Citi Trends’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Citi Trends reported an EPS of $0.853 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.775. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.957%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Citi Trends?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CTRN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Citi Trends Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$67.00 (56.84% Upside)
$67.00 (56.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTRN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 172.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $24.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
70.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Citi Trends
Citi Trends, Inc. operates as a value retailer of fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods. It offers apparel, such as fashion sportswear and footwear for men and ladies, as well as apparel for kids, including newborns, infants, toddlers, boys, and girls; sleepwear, lingerie, and scrubs for ladies; and kids uniforms and accessories. The company also provides accessories and beauty products that include handbags, luggage, hats, belts, sunglasses, jewelry, and watches, as well as undergarments and outerwear for men and women. In addition, it offers home and lifestyle products comprising home products for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and decorative accessories; and food, tech, team sports, and health products, as well as seasonal items, books, and toys. The company provides its products primarily to African American and Latinx families in the United States. As of January 29, 2022, it operated 609 stores in urban and rural markets in 33 states. The company was formerly known as Allied Fashion, Inc. and changed its name to Citi Trends, Inc. in 2001. Citi Trends, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.
CTRN Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid, broad-based operational and financial progress: sustained comparable store sales momentum, meaningful margin expansion, inventory efficiency gains, successful marketing engagement, and a debt-free balance sheet. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance with ambitious EBITDA targets and a clear playbook (AI allocation, store refresh program, disciplined new store growth). Near-term headwinds include weather-related disruptions, some Q4 gross margin noise from freight and markdowns, a delayed loyalty rollout, and increased reliance on closeouts/off-price assortment. Overall the positives (consistent comp growth, profitability improvement, technology-driven operational gains, and healthy balance sheet) materially outweigh the challenges presented.View all CTRN earnings summariesCTRN Revenue Breakdown
26.00% Ladies
23.00% Kids
18.00% Accessories & Beauty
17.00% Mens
16.00% Other
CTRN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$67.00
▲(56.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
9.68% Insiders
11.61% Mutual Funds
49.46% Other Institutional Investors
20.20% Public Companies and
Individual Investors