Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) Stock Price & Analysis
Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) closed at USD 46 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.17% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 45.92; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 44.56–46.34 on volume of 182,960 shares. Market capitalization is $383.61M, with a 52-week range of USD 34.43–77.91 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (CTRN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 1, 2026): revenue $870M, net income $7.3M (0.8% margin), free cash flow $6.5M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 52.3x (avg 68.8x at the last 1 fiscal year-ends).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CTRN (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 91 (range 81–101).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -39.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-25, EPS estimate USD -0.34, revenue estimate $216M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CTRN)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $992M | $795M | $748M | $753M | $820M | $870M |
| Operating income | $79.5M | $75.3M | -$19.5M | -$39.5M | $3.9M | $5.5M |
| Net income | $62.2M | $58.9M | -$12.0M | -$43.2M | $5.2M | $7.3M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.91 | $7.17 | -$1.46 | -$5.19 | $0.63 | — |
| Free cash flow | $44.6M | -$16.5M | -$24.5M | -$14.0M | $624K | $6.5M |
| Operating margin | 8.0% | 9.5% | -2.6% | -5.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Net margin | 6.3% | 7.4% | -1.6% | -5.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Revenue growth | +26.6% | -19.8% | -5.9% | +0.7% | +8.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | — | — | $79.7M | $61.1M | — | — |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 1, 2026) (CTRN)
P/E 52.3x · P/S 0.4x · P/FCF 59.1x · P/B 3.1x · FCF yield 1.69% · Earnings yield 1.91%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jan 2026 68.8x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CTRN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold CTRN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Miller | Miller Value Partners | 0.74% | $3.1M | Added +0.8% |
Analysts (CTRN)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 91 (low 81, high 101).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $68 → $73 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CTRN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.2% | -39.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +29.3% | -9.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 56.2% | 62.4% |
| Max drawdown | -39.7% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -85.2% (Dec 2021→Sep 2024) |
CTRN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $-0.34 | $-0.20 | +63.4% | $215.8M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $1.13 | $1.26 | -10.7% | $251.4M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jan 2027) | $1.93 | $1.07 | +80.4% | $909.7M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jan 2028) | $2.81 | $2.47 | +13.6% | $988.7M | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 46 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.17% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 45.92 |
| Open | USD 45.64 |
| Day Range | USD 44.56 – 46.34 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 34.43 – 77.91 |
| Volume | 182,960 shares |
| Market Cap | $383.61M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CTRN)
Nexqual's technical model rates CTRN "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 25.3 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 58.88) |
| MACD | -2.9 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CTRN)
Wall Street analysts rate CTRN "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 91 (range USD 81–101), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 91 |
| High Target | USD 101 |
| Low Target | USD 81 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CTRN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-25 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.34 |
| Revenue Estimate | $215.76M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.04 vs est -0.32 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 1.08 vs est 0.32 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.85 vs est 0.78 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD -0.88 vs est -0.79 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CTRN)
| Total Revenue | $869.97M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.90% |
| Gross Margin | +39.85% |
| Operating Margin | -0.88% |
| Profit Margin | +0.84% |
| ROE | +6.17% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.8 |
| Current Ratio | 1.13 |
| Total Cash | $55.89M |
| Total Debt | $224.85M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $6.50M (0.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CTRN)
Nexqual rates Citi Trends, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 40%, operating -1% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $56M cash vs $225M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $6M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), slim 0.7% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 0.7% |
Ownership (CTRN)
| Insider Ownership | +9.64% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +102.29% |
| Shares Outstanding | 8.34M |
| Float | 4.74M |
| Short % of Float | +25.65% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (CTRN)
Citi Trends, Inc. is led by Kenneth Duane Seipel, CEO & Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman of the Board | Kenneth Duane Seipel |
|---|---|
| CFO, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer & Executive VP | Heather Plutino |
| Vice President of Human Resources | Katrina George |
Major Backers & Investors (CTRN)
Notable institutional backers of Citi Trends, Inc. include Fund 1 Investments, LLC, Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fund 1 Investments, LLC | 21.87% |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 8.46% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.03% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 2.93% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.87% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 2.84% |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 2.14% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 6.1% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.68% |
| Vanguard Group | 2.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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