Citi Trends (CTRN)
NASDAQ:CTRN
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CTRN Stock Chart & Stats
$47.25
-$0.27(-1.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$47.25
-$0.27(-1.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.75 - $56.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.09K
Average Volume (3M)106.34K
Market Cap
$394.31M
Enterprise Value$551.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$51.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$218.04M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta1.43
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-0.59
Price to Book (P/B)2.99
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio557.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.40
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.82
Enterprise Value/Ebitda30.95
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$859.29M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Comparable Store Sales MomentumNineteen months of positive comparable-store growth and recent Q4/Q2 two-year comp strength indicate durable customer demand and traffic for the value-oriented model. This consistent sales cadence supports predictable revenue scaling and underpins store-level economics for planned expansion.
Gross Margin Recovery And Inventory DisciplineMaterial gross margin expansion combined with AI-driven allocation has reduced markdowns and boosted inventory turns. Sustainable improvement in merchandise economics and lower shrink directly supports durable margin resiliency and reduces sensitivity of profits to short-term traffic swings.
Improved Liquidity And Inventory PositioningLower inventory levels, positive cash balance and lack of revolver draws provide financial flexibility to fund remodels, targeted store growth and tech investments. This stronger liquidity buffer reduces immediate refinancing risk and supports execution of multi-quarter initiatives.
Bears Say
Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityReported net margin is minimal and operating profit remains negative, indicating limited earnings power. Low margin headroom makes the business highly sensitive to cost inflation, freight or promotional missteps and constrains sustainable reinvestment capacity over the medium term.
Weak Free Cash Flow And Choppy Cash GenerationFree cash flow has swung markedly and is nearly zero, limiting internal funding for capex, remodels and working capital. Persistent cash generation volatility constrains strategic optionality and increases reliance on balance sheet liquidity or external financing for multi-quarter investment plans.
Dependence On Closeouts/Off-Price AssortmentA large share of sales from closeouts/off-price exposes gross margins and assortment stability to supply-cycle shifts. If closeout availability or pricing deteriorates, the company could face margin compression and assortment risk, challenging multi-quarter margin targets and customer consistency.
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CTRN FAQ
What was Citi Trends’s price range in the past 12 months?
Citi Trends lowest stock price was $18.75 and its highest was $56.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Citi Trends’s market cap?
Citi Trends’s market cap is $394.31M.
When is Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date?
Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 39 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 Overvalued.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTRN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 172.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $47.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
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Ownership Overview
9.68% Insiders
11.61% Mutual Funds
49.46% Other Institutional Investors
20.20% Public Companies and
Individual Investors