Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) Stock Forecast
CTRN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $91.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +86.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 1, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.79
- 52-week range
- $34.92 – $76.18
CTRN analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CTRN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CTRN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | −$0.34 | −$0.38 | −$0.29 | −$0.88 | +62.0% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.93 | $1.86 | $2.00 | −$0.66 | +391.8% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.81 | $2.45 | $3.16 | $1.93 | +45.3% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CTRN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $215.8M | $214.3M | $217.2M | +9.5% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $909.7M | $908.4M | $910.9M | +10.9% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $988.7M | $985.4M | $991.9M | +8.7% | 2 |
CTRN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CTRN revenue: reported and forecast
CTRN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | −$0.20 | −$0.31 | −$0.31 | −$0.31 | −$0.34 | +63.4% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.07 | $1.57 | $1.57 | $1.60 | $1.93 | +80.4% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.47 | $2.38 | $2.38 | $2.40 | $2.81 | +13.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CTRN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CTRN beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CTRN
2 analysts cover Citi Trends; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $91.00, 86.9% above the latest close of $48.70. Analysts expect earnings of $1.93 per share for FY2027, +391.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.81 per share on revenue of $988.7 million. Citi Trends beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CTRN forecast FAQ
What is Citi Trends's price target?
The average analyst price target for Citi Trends is $91.00, 86.9% above the latest close of $48.70.
Is Citi Trends a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering Citi Trends, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Citi Trends's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.93 per share for FY2027 (range $1.86 to $2.00); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.81.
What is Citi Trends's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $909.7 million, growth of 10.9%; for FY2028 it is $988.7 million.
When does Citi Trends report earnings?
Citi Trends is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 1, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $-0.79.
Does Citi Trends usually beat earnings estimates?
Citi Trends reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.