Citi Trends, Inc.

SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for Black families, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Heather Plutino has informed the Company of her decision to step down from her role for personal reasons. Ms. Plutino will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer while the Company conducts a search for her successor and is committed to ensuring a smooth and orderly transition.

Hsbc Holdings PLC purchased a new position in shares of Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 14,521 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $828,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC owned approximately 0.17% of

Citi Trends delivered strong 2Q26 results with double-digit comps and raised full-year guidance, marking its third consecutive year of positive comp growth. CTRN's operating leverage is driving significant margin expansion, but valuation has surged to ~33x guided earnings, making future growth a necessity rather than an upside. Management expects FY26 comps of 9–11% and adjusted EBITDA of $38–42 million, with plans to accelerate new store openings from 2027.

Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript