Citi Trends (CTRN) Stock Overview
Operates as a value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$55.39 |
| 52 Week High | US$77.91 |
| 52 Week Low | US$29.60 |
| Beta | 1.82 |
| 1 Month Change | -22.76% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.90% |
| 1 Year Change | 71.01% |
| 3 Year Change | 162.76% |
| 5 Year Change | -30.11% |
| Change since IPO | 252.80% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • Aug 28
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) Price Target To US$91.00
Shareholders might have noticed that Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) filed its quarterly result this time last week...Seeking Alpha • Aug 27
Citi Trends Continues To Execute But Price Already At Nosebleed Valuations For B&M Retail
Summary Citi Trends delivered strong 2Q26 results with double-digit comps and raised full-year guidance, marking its third consecutive year of positive comp growth. CTRN's operating leverage is driving significant margin expansion, but valuation has surged to ~33x guided earnings, making future growth a necessity rather than an upside. Management expects FY26 comps of 9–11% and adjusted EBITDA of $38–42 million, with plans to accelerate new store openings from 2027. Despite excellent execution, I maintain a Hold rating due to limited margin of safety at current valuation and execution risks if growth moderates. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Analysis Article • Aug 28
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) Price Target To US$91.00
Shareholders might have noticed that Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) filed its quarterly result this time last week...Seeking Alpha • Aug 27
Citi Trends Continues To Execute But Price Already At Nosebleed Valuations For B&M Retail
Summary Citi Trends delivered strong 2Q26 results with double-digit comps and raised full-year guidance, marking its third consecutive year of positive comp growth. CTRN's operating leverage is driving significant margin expansion, but valuation has surged to ~33x guided earnings, making future growth a necessity rather than an upside. Management expects FY26 comps of 9–11% and adjusted EBITDA of $38–42 million, with plans to accelerate new store openings from 2027. Despite excellent execution, I maintain a Hold rating due to limited margin of safety at current valuation and execution risks if growth moderates. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 26
CTRN: Future Store Openings And Remodels Will Support Earnings Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Citi Trends from $73 to $91, citing their expectations for continued top line growth supported by new store openings and share gains that they believe could influence future revenue growth, profit margins and P/E assumptions. What's in the News Citi Trends updated its 2026 store expansion plan, with new store openings now expected to be 20 compared with the prior estimate of 25, and with planned remodels at 10 to 15 locations versus earlier guidance of 50 remodels.Narrative Update • Jun 26
CTRN: Future Store Expansion Will Support Expected Sales Gains
The analyst price target for Citi Trends has moved from $68 to $73, with analysts pointing to expectations for a larger company supported by continued top line growth, accelerating new store openings, and share driven gains in same store sales. What’s in the News for Citi Trends Citi Trends reaffirmed earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with the company expecting total sales growth of 9% to 11% for the year.Analysis Article • Jan 07
A Look At The Fair Value Of Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Citi Trends fair value estimate is US$39.42 Current share...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Companies Like Citi Trends (NASDAQ:CTRN) Can Afford To Invest In Growth
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Analysis Article • Sep 05
Revenues Tell The Story For Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) As Its Stock Soars 28%
Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Citi Trends (NASDAQ:CTRN) Is In A Strong Position To Grow Its Business
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Investors Appear Satisfied With Citi Trends, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CTRN) Prospects As Shares Rocket 25%
Despite an already strong run, Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 25% in...Analysis Article • May 09
Revenues Tell The Story For Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) As Its Stock Soars 28%
Those holding Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 28% in the...Analysis Article • May 04
Calculating The Fair Value Of Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Citi Trends fair value estimate is US$20.17 Citi Trends...Seeking Alpha • Mar 19
Citi Trends: Turnaround Continues, But The Stock Price Is Unattractive
Summary Citi Trends shows improvement with strong comparable sales and gross margin expansion but struggles with SG&A leverage, guiding for breakeven operating income in FY25. The company's strategic initiatives focus on merchandising efficiency, including off-price merchandise and AI-driven product allocation, contributing to gross margin gains. Despite positive guidance and momentum, ongoing SG&A pressures hinder operational leverage, making CTRN stock unattractive until sustainable profitability is demonstrated. Valuation remains unattractive; significant revenue growth, margin expansion, and SG&A control are needed to achieve a competitive earnings yield. Maintain Hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 16
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About Citi Trends, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CTRN) 27% Share Price Plunge
Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analysis Article • Feb 11
Companies Like Citi Trends (NASDAQ:CTRN) Can Afford To Invest In Growth
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...Analysis Article • Dec 04
Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump
Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone...Seeking Alpha • Dec 03
Citi Trends: Impressive Q3, But The Stock Has Discounted A Full Turnaround
Summary Citi Trends, Inc. reported Q3 2024 comparable sales growth of 5.7%, driven by improved product assortment, but margins remained pressured due to strategic investments and calendar shifts. Despite a 70% stock rally post Q2 '24, the market cap near $200 million makes the stock less attractive, even with potential profitability recovery. Management aims for pre-pandemic EBITDA margins and plans store expansion by late 2025, with $50 million stock repurchase authorization signaling confidence. I maintain a Hold rating on CTRN stock due to over-optimistic stock pricing, despite commendable turnaround efforts and positive recent trends. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 31
Citi Trends, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CTRN) 27% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the last...Analysis Article • Aug 30
Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$23.00 Price Target
Shareholders might have noticed that Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) filed its second-quarter result this time last...Seeking Alpha • Aug 28
Citi Trends Is Now A Binary Play On Its Going Concern. Not An Opportunity, But Approaching It
Summary Citi Trends' 2Q24 results were disappointing, with significant operational losses, inventory markdowns, and decelerating comparable revenues, raising concerns about the company's viability. The stock has lost 50% since February 2024, reflecting a 50% or higher chance of the company never recovering, making it a speculative play. The new CEO's strategies focus on improving product assortment, but results are yet to be seen, and costs have increased. The largest shareholder continues to accumulate shares, and the CEO invested $6 million in the stock. Given the high probability of failure, Citi Trends is not a long-term investment but could be considered a speculative Buy for those with a higher risk tolerance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 17
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Citi Trends, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CTRN) P/S Ratio
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.4x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United States...Analysis Article • Jun 07
Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Last week, you might have seen that Citi Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN ) released its first-quarter result to the market...Seeking Alpha • Jun 04
Citi Trends Improved In Q1, But Its Valuation Is Not Opportunistic Yet
Summary Citi Trends, Inc. reported mixed Q1 results with slight revenue growth and improved gross margins, but still generates operating and net losses. Recent corporate developments include a shareholder agreement with a 22% shareholder and the introduction of a new CEO. The article discusses potential scenarios for the company's future profitability and evaluates its current valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| CTRN | US Specialty Retail | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -8.6% | -2.5% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 71.0% | -15.3% | 12.1% |
Return vs Industry: CTRN exceeded the US Specialty Retail industry which returned -15.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CTRN exceeded the US Market which returned 12.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CTRN volatility | |
|---|---|
| CTRN Average Weekly Movement | 7.4% |
| Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: CTRN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CTRN's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 3,600 | Ken Seipel | cititrends.com |
Citi Trends, Inc. operates as a value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends. The company offers apparel for juniors, missy, and plus size, including trend right sportswear, outerwear, sleepwear, lingerie, and scrubs for women; basics, fashion, and trends for boys up to size 20 and girls up to size 16, as well as sizes for newborns, infants, and toddlers; children’s uniforms, accessories, and sleepwear; and apparel for men and big men, such as trend right sportswear and outerwear. It also provides fashionable handbags, luggage, hats, belts, sunglasses, jewelry, and watches for men and women; and underwear and socks for the entire family, as well as beauty and fragrance offerings for women and men.
Citi Trends, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CTRN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$449.72m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$7.34m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$869.97m |
61.3x
P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs CTRN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CTRN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$869.97m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$523.30m |
| Gross Profit | US$346.68m |
| Other Expenses | US$339.34m |
| Earnings | US$7.34m |
Last Reported Earnings
Aug 01, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.90 |
| Gross Margin | 39.85% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.84% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did CTRN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/20 02:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/08/01 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Citi Trends, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeremy Hamblin | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Michael Baker | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Brian Tunick | J.P. Morgan |