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Citi Trends, Inc.

CTRNยทNASDAQ

$45.83

-0.61%
Consumer CyclicalApparel - Retail

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$383.19M
EPS0.6500
P/E Ratio70.51
Earnings Date08/25/2026
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Citi Trends, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CTRN stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 68.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 68.00 to a high of 68.00.

Lowest Target
68.00
48.37%
Consensus Target
68.00
48.37%
Highest Target
68.00
48.37%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 68.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 68.00 to a high of 68.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+48.4%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Citi Trends, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
819.96M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
817.21M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
816.42M - 818.00M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-0.3%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Citi Trends, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
5.21M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-6.39M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-6.56M - -6.22M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-222.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Citi Trends, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.65
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-0.77
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-0.79 - $-0.75
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-218.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Citi Trends, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-7.01M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
15.97M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
15.95M - 15.99M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+327.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Citi Trends, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
11.47M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
35.48M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
35.45M - 35.52M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+209.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Citi Trends, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
313.17M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
297.85M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
297.56M - 298.13M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-4.9%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Citi Trends, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $45K and sold $209K worth of CTRN shares, resulting in $165K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

1.0K

44.50K

Sold

2.0K

91.82K

Net Activity

-47K

-$47K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

450

20.35K

Net Activity

-20K

-$20K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.8K

97.20K

Net Activity

-97K

-$97K

Top Buyers

1
HDA

Heath David A

Director

1.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$45K

Top Sellers

1
JML

Jenkins Margaret L

Director

3.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$128K

2
GK

George Katrina

Officer: Vp Of Human Resources

1.5K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$57K

3
PHL

Plutino Heather L

Officer: Evp And Cfo

584 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$19K

4
PLA

Powell Lisa A.

Officer: Evp And Chief Merch Officer

147 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$5K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $165K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.21:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$47K

Negative recent trend with net selling. Insiders have reduced positions in recent months, which could signal caution.

Insider Participation

High Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.