- Citi Trends (CTRN, Financial) achieves an 8.3% growth in Q1 2025 sales, reaching $201.7 million.
- Comparable store sales witness a 9.9% increase, driven by strategic merchandising and AI innovations.
- Analyst forecasts show a potential downside, yet brokerage firms recommend an "Outperform" status.
Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) has reported a commendable 8.3% increase in sales for the first quarter of 2025, totaling $201.7 million. Besides this robust sales growth, the company's adjusted EBITDA saw an increase of $6.2 million, complemented by a 9.9% rise in comparable store sales. This impressive performance is attributed to the company's strategic emphasis on value merchandising and the integration of a new AI allocation system, which are effectively propelling market share growth.
Wall Street Analysts' Forecast
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have set a one-year average price target of $30.50 for Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN, Financial). This forecast includes a high estimate of $32.00 and a low estimate of $29.00, indicating an anticipated downside of 4.54% from the current trading price of $31.95. For a deeper dive into these estimates, visit the Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) Forecast page.
The consensus from two brokerage firms places Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN, Financial) at an average brokerage recommendation of 2.0, which aligns with an "Outperform" rating. This scale, ranging from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell), reflects analyst confidence in CTRN's market prospects.
GF Value Estimation
According to GuruFocus estimates, the GF Value for Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN, Financial) in one year is pegged at $23.33. This estimate suggests a potential downside of 26.98% from the current price of $31.95. GF Value is a proprietary measure by GuruFocus, representing the fair trading value of the stock based on its historical trading multiples and projected business performance. To explore more detailed data, visit the Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) Summary page.
