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Citi Trends

CTRN

Market cap $506M

60.62 USD

-3.34

5.22%

At close Updated Sep 11, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-5.22%

5 days

-12.32%

1 month

-20.43%

3 months

26.37%

6 months

23.44%

Year to date

45.97%

1 year

79.51%

5 years

-18.62%

10 years

212.47%

About: Citi Trends Inc is a differentiated off-price value retailer known for trendy fashions, great brands and amazing prices. It is the off-price retailer specifically focused on Black customers, delivering the styles, brands, and trends at amazing prices that resonate with its primary and secondary customers. Its product offering is Women's, Men's and Children's apparel, family footwear, accessories and products for the home, with a three-tiered mix of product. At the opening price point, the company offers value-focused basics for its budget-conscious customers.

Employees: 4,700

Consumer Discretionary Apparel Retail

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 28.6%

Neutral 71.4%

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CITITRENDS Announces Finance Leadership Update

SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for Black families, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Heather Plutino has informed the Company of her decision to step down from her role for personal reasons. Ms. Plutino will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer while the Company conducts a search for her successor and is committed to ensuring a smooth and orderly transition.

CITITRENDS Announces Finance Leadership Update

Citi Trends Continues To Execute But Price Already At Nosebleed Valuations For B&M Retail

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.

Citi Trends Continues To Execute But Price Already At Nosebleed Valuations For B&M Retail

Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Citi Trends Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Citi Trends NASDAQ: CTRN reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results marked by double-digit comparable-store sales growth, higher margins and a return to positive adjusted EBITDA, prompting the retailer to raise its full-year outlook.

Citi Trends Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

CITITRENDS Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for Black families in the United States, today reported results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026. For purposes of comparison, unless otherwise stated, metrics in this release are compared to the 13-week quarter and 26-week year-to-date period ended August 2, 2025. Chief Executive Officer Comments Ken Seipel, Chairman and Chief Executiv.

CITITRENDS Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

The U.S. consumer remains resilient enough to support earnings growth, but that resilience is increasingly concentrated. The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q2 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 67.0% growth over last year's levels. Of the 185 retailers tracked by LSEG, the Broadline Retail sector, representing a wide variety of consumer goods, is headed for the highest earnings growth rate in the second quarter, recording a 231.1% surge over last year's level.

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

CitiTrends Pre-Announces Strong Preliminary Q2 Sales in Advance of Conference Participation and Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for Black families in the United States, today announced that the Company will be participating in the virtual 2026 Small Cap Conference hosted by D. A. Davidson on Monday August 10, 2026. The Company will be represented at the conference by Ken Seipel, Chief Executive Officer, and Heather Plutino, Chief Financial Officer. The Company is pre-anno.

CitiTrends Pre-Announces Strong Preliminary Q2 Sales in Advance of Conference Participation and Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Citi Trends Latest Off-Price Retailer Thriving As Consumers Seek Value

Off-price retailer Citi Trends has reported double-digit sales growth and outlined plans for a significantly faster store expansion strategy as consumers continue to seek affordability amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Citi Trends Latest Off-Price Retailer Thriving As Consumers Seek Value

Citi Trends Continues To Impress, But I Maintain That The Price Is Risky

Citi Trends delivered strong 1Q26 results, with 14%+ sales and comp growth and significant margin expansion. CTRN's operational momentum, clean balance sheet, and effective new management underpin its robust performance and strategic execution. Despite operational excellence, valuation at 20–30x 2026 earnings and 15x 2027 earnings limits upside, leading to a Hold rating.

Citi Trends Continues To Impress, But I Maintain That The Price Is Risky

CORRECTION CITITRENDS Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The third table under header "RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)" has been updated. The updated release reads: CITITRENDS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS Q1 2026 total sales increased 14.4% to $230.9 million Comparable store sales growth of 13.9%; Two-year stack of 23.8% Q1 2026 Net Income of $7.8 million; Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA* of $13.9 million, more than double Q1 2025 results Company reaffirms increased 2026 adjusted EBITDA.

CORRECTION CITITRENDS Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

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