2026-03-17 10:53:57
Citi Trends Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results with 8.9% Comparable Store Sales Growth
Expected Stock impact: Very Positive
Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2026. The company reported total sales of $230.4 million for Q4 2025, reflecting a 9.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, comparable store sales grew by 8.9%, marking a two-year stack growth of 15.3%. For the full fiscal year 2025, total sales reached $820.0 million, with comparable store sales growth of 9.7% and a two-year stack of 13.1%. The company’s CEO, Ken Seipel, highlighted the strong customer traffic and broad-based growth across stores and merchandise categories as key drivers of this success. The company also reported a net income of $7.4 million for Q4, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $14.2 million in Q4 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $11.9 million, compared to $7.1 million in the prior year. Looking ahead, Citi Trends expects to double its adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2026, targeting total sales growth of 6% to 8% and continued margin expansion. The company plans to open approximately 25 new stores and remodel 50 locations, further solidifying its growth strategy.
