Citi Trends, Inc. announced preliminary second-quarter sales of $211.6 million [1], representing a 10.9% increase compared to the same period last year [1].
The results signal strong sales momentum for the Plano, Texas-based retailer as it prepares for its formal earnings release and conference call.
The company said these figures Monday during a virtual 2026 Small Cap Conference [2]. According to the report, comparable store sales grew by 10.5% [1]. When measured on a two-year basis, comparable store sales growth reached 19.7% [1].
Total sales for the first half of 2026 reached $442.5 million [1]. The company used the conference to inform investors of these gains ahead of the scheduled Q2 2026 financial disclosures [2].
Citi Trends operates as a NASDAQ-listed company under the ticker CTRN [1]. The preliminary data suggests a period of expansion in the U.S. retail market for the company's specific segment.
“Preliminary Q2 sales of $211.6 million”
The significant jump in comparable store sales, particularly the 19.7% two-year growth rate, indicates that Citi Trends is successfully recovering or expanding its footprint relative to previous years. By pre-announcing these figures at a small-cap conference, the company is attempting to manage investor expectations and build positive sentiment before the official earnings call.
