Citi Trends (CTRN)
NASDAQ:CTRN
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CTRN Stock Chart & Stats
$51.69
-$0.27(-1.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$51.69
-$0.27(-1.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.25 - $56.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.09K
Average Volume (3M)106.34K
Market Cap
$399.58M
Enterprise Value$541.92M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$81.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$226.46M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.0
Beta1.56
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.48
Shares Outstanding8,329,848
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 Cap1.36
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$73.00Price Target Upside41.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$874.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Comparable-store Sales MomentumSustained, broad-based comp growth across categories demonstrates durable customer demand and product-market fit for value-oriented urban apparel. Multi-quarter comp strength supports store productivity, fuels operating leverage on fixed costs, and underpins planned store openings and remodel economics over the next several quarters.
Gross Margin And Merchandising ExecutionHigh and improving merchandise margins combined with AI-driven allocation and better markdown controls reflect structural improvements in inventory management. More accurate assortments and loss prevention can sustainably raise gross margins and reduce markdown volatility, supporting durable profitability if execution continues.
Improved Cash Generation And LiquidityA meaningful turnaround to positive operating and free cash flow with a strong cash balance and undrawn revolver provides financial flexibility. Improved cash conversion enables reinvestment in stores, remodels and tech while lowering the need for external financing, supporting strategic growth steps over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage HistoricallyHistorically high leverage constrains financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk if profit momentum falters. Even with recent improvement, a leveraged capital structure limits room for capital allocation, increases downside in cyclical retail environments, and magnifies earnings volatility over time.
Thin, Volatile Operating ProfitabilityOperating profits remain marginal and have swung materially year-to-year, indicating earnings are sensitive to sales mix and expense timing. Low, volatile EBIT reduces capacity to absorb shocks, makes sustained shareholder returns contingent on continued execution, and raises execution risk for expansion plans.
Structural Cost Headwinds (freight & Incentives)Rising freight/fuel surcharges and elevated incentive accruals represent persistent cost pressures that can erode merchandise and operating margin expansion. If these structural costs persist, margin targets and cash flow improvements may be harder to sustain, complicating long-term earnings durability.
Citi Trends News
CTRN FAQ
What was Citi Trends’s price range in the past 12 months?
Citi Trends lowest stock price was $28.25 and its highest was $56.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Citi Trends’s market cap?
Citi Trends’s market cap is $399.58M.
When is Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date?
Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Citi Trends’s earnings last quarter?
Citi Trends released its earnings results on Jun 02, 2026. The company reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.315 by $0.745.
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 -0.35.
How many shares outstanding does Citi Trends have?
Citi Trends has 8,329,848 shares outstanding.
What happened to Citi Trends’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Citi Trends reported an EPS of $1.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.315. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.133%.
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:
$73.00 (41.23% Upside)
$73.00 (41.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTRN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $47.3K 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
13.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Citi Trends
Citi Trends, Inc. functions as a discount retail chain specializing in fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods. Its extensive product range includes a variety of clothing options for the entire family: men's fashion sportswear and footwear, women's sportswear, sleepwear, lingerie, and scrubs, as well as a selection of apparel, uniforms, and related accessories for children from newborns to teens. Beyond clothing, the company stocks a wide array of accessories and beauty items like handbags, luggage, jewelry, watches, eyewear, hats, and belts. It also provides essential undergarments and outerwear for both men and women. The home and lifestyle segment covers furnishings and decor for various rooms (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen), alongside a diverse selection of general merchandise, including food, tech gadgets, sporting goods, health products, seasonal decor, books, and toys. Citi Trends primarily serves African American and Latinx households across the United States. As of January 29, 2022, the company maintained a footprint of 609 stores located in both urban and rural communities across 33 U.S. states. Founded in 1946, the company initially operated as Allied Fashion, Inc., before officially changing its name to Citi Trends, Inc. in 2001. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Savannah, Georgia.
CTRN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strongly positive operating and financial result for Q1 FY26 with meaningful top-line growth, margin improvement, and a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA. Management highlighted broad-based category performance, improved inventory productivity, AI-driven improvements, and a clean balance sheet. Key near-term headwinds are increased freight/fuel surcharges (which reduced earlier margin expansion expectations) and higher absolute SG&A and incentive accruals tied to improved performance. Store growth cadence in 2026 is still being re-established, though new stores and remodels are performing above expectations and management provided upgraded full-year guidance. On balance, the operational momentum and upgraded outlook outweigh the manageable headwinds.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
$73.00
▲(41.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
9.68% Insiders
11.20% Mutual Funds
55.08% Other Institutional Investors
14.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors