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CTRN Stock Chart & Stats
$69.09
$1.85(2.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$69.09
$1.85(2.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$34.43 - $77.91
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.76K
Average Volume (3M)168.15K
Market Cap
$407.72M
Enterprise Value$714.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$55.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$224.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)54.7
Beta1.67
Next Earnings
Dec 01, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.89
Shares Outstanding8,339,447
10 Day Avg. Volume111,084
30 Day Avg. Volume168,151
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 Cap1.75
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.19
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$81.00Price Target Upside17.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$902.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Comparable-Sales GrowthEight consecutive quarters of comparable-store growth, including 10.5% in Q2, indicate broad demand and improving execution. Sustained sales momentum can support operating leverage, strengthen store economics, and help fund the retailer’s planned expansion over the next several quarters.
Margin And Inventory ProductivityHigher gross margin and inventory growth below comparable sales point to better merchandising, shrink control, and allocation discipline. These improvements can make earnings more durable by reducing markdown pressure and allowing sales growth to translate more effectively into profit.
Current Liquidity FlexibilityThe reported cash balance, absence of debt, and undrawn revolver provide meaningful liquidity for operations and planned investment. This financial flexibility supports remodels, technology initiatives, and selective store growth while reducing immediate refinancing pressure.
Bears Say
Thin ProfitabilityAlthough profitability has returned, a roughly 0.8% net margin leaves limited protection against cost inflation, weaker demand, or execution setbacks. The narrow earnings cushion makes sustained margin improvement important for converting revenue growth into durable shareholder returns.
Weak And Inconsistent Free Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow has not translated into consistent free cash generation, as TTM free cash flow fell sharply and remained modest relative to debt. This limits internally funded investment capacity and reduces flexibility if operating performance weakens.
CFO Leadership TransitionA change in the finance leadership team introduces near-term continuity and execution risk while Citi Trends searches for a successor. Even though the company described the transition as orderly and unrelated to a dispute, maintaining reporting discipline and financial oversight remains important.
Citi Trends News
CTRN FAQ
What was Citi Trends’s price range in the past 12 months?
Citi Trends lowest stock price was $34.43 and its highest was $77.91 in the past 12 months.
What is Citi Trends’s market cap?
Citi Trends’s market cap is $407.72M.
When is Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date?
Citi Trends’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 01, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Citi Trends’s earnings last quarter?
Citi Trends released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported $0.048 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.32 by $0.368.
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 1.67%. See more information on Citi Trends dividends here
What is Citi Trends’s EPS estimate?
Citi Trends’s EPS estimate is -0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Citi Trends have?
Citi Trends has 8,339,447 shares outstanding.
What happened to Citi Trends’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Citi Trends reported an EPS of $0.048 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.32. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.241%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$81.00 (17.24% Upside)
$81.00 (17.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CTRN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 163.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $733.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strong operational turnaround with consistent comparable sales growth, margin expansion, inventory efficiency, a clear upgrade to full-year guidance, and multiple strategic initiatives (AI, CRM, store growth) that underpin future growth. The primary headwinds cited were higher freight/fuel surcharges, a modest Q2 EBITDA margin, and some near-term timing shifts in store openings. Overall, the positive results, raised outlook, and balance sheet flexibility outweigh the cited challenges.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
$81.00
▲(17.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
31.65% Insiders
11.12% Mutual Funds
5.79% Other Institutional Investors
39.88% Public Companies and
Individual Investors