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Citi Trends, Inc.(CTRN)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CTRN•NASDAQ
$57.03
90.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutCiti 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.Show more
- Revenue$820M+8.9%
- EBITDA$11M+155.5%
- Net Income$5M+112.1%
- EPS (Diluted)0.63+112.1%
- Gross Margin37.34%-0.3%
- EBITDA Margin1.4%+151.0%
- Operating Margin-0.85%+83.7%
- Net Margin0.64%+111.1%
- ROE4.54%+114.2%
CTRN Price & Volume
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Structural Margin Volatility Masks Operational Solvency Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Operating leverage and liquidity
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Citi Trends faces a challenging outlook characterized by inconsistent revenue growth and an inability to achieve sustained operating leverage, as evidenced by frequent negative operating margins like the -3.7% recorded in 2025Q3.
- The company's reliance on debt-funded asset expansion, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81 as of 2026Q1, creates significant structural vulnerability in a highly competitive retail environment.
- Investors should remain cautious as the erosion of retained earnings and erratic cash flow conversion suggest that the current brick-and-mortar strategy may struggle to generate long-term shareholder value.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain consistent profitability is underscored by a P/E ratio of 93.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81, indicating that the current valuation is not supported by stable cash generation.
CTRN Growth Metrics
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years1.83%
5 Years0.92%
3 Years1.04%
TTM5.72%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-10.35%
5 Years-26.32%
3 Years-55.45%
TTM134.9%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-4.8%
5 Years-22.95%
3 Years-55.54%
TTM133.33%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.84%
5 Years1.97%
3 Years-6.7%
Last Year-2.39%
CTRN Recent Earnings
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (50%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jun 2, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.08+242.9%
$0.32
Rev
$231M+6.2%
$217M
Q2 2026
Mar 17, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.85+9.7%
$0.78
Rev
$230M+1.3%
$227M
Q4 2025
Dec 2, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.88-11.4%
$0.79
Rev
$197M+5.2%
$187M
Q3 2025
Aug 26, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.82-3.8%
$0.79
Rev
$191M+1.8%
$187M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 2, 2026 | $1.08vs $0.32+242.9% | $231Mvs $217M+6.2% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | $0.85vs $0.78+9.7% | $230Mvs $227M+1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.88vs $0.79-11.4% | $197Mvs $187M+5.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $0.82vs $0.79-3.8% | $191Mvs $187M+1.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $57.03 | $475.05M | 90.52 | 8.88% | 0.64% | 4.54% | — | |
| $3.26 | $72.49M | -0.81 | -12.8% | -9.09% | — | — | |
| $0.62 | $34.44M | -0.94 | -6.85% | -9.22% | -32.66% | — | |
| $39.84 | $300.45M | 13.46 | 6.22% | 3.78% | 7.51% | — | |
| $3.31 | $59.28M | -10.68 | 0.62% | 0.4% | 1.56% | — | |
| $214.67 | $69.43B | 32.48 | 7.67% | 9.74% | 38.42% | — |
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Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CTRN SEC Filings & Documents
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CTRN Frequently Asked Questions
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Citi Trends, Inc.'s revenue?
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) reported $849.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 440% increase from $157.2M in 2003.
How fast is Citi Trends, Inc. growing?
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) grew revenue by 8.9% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is CTRN profitable?
Yes, Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) is profitable, generating $12.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.6% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is CTRN's return on equity?
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Citi Trends, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) generated $28.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.