Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN) reaffirms 2025 guidance and furnishes QTD sales data

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Citi Trends, Inc. reported that it has provided unaudited sales results for the quarter-to-date period ending January 3, 2026 and reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2025 in a press release furnished as an exhibit to this report. Reaffirming guidance signals the company is maintaining its previously communicated outlook for the year.

The company also noted that, in connection with its presentation at the ICR conference on January 12, 2026, it will release an updated investor presentation and make a live audio webcast and related materials available through the Investor Relations section of its website.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026

Citi Trends, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-41886		52-2150697
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

17 Park of Commerce Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia		31405
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (912) 236-1561

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value	CTRN	Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company      ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.      ¨

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 12, 2026, Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) provided its unaudited sales results for the quarter-to-date period ending January 3, 2026 and reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2025 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In advance of the Company’s presentation at the ICR conference on January 12, 2026, the Company will release an updated investor presentation. A live audio webcast of the presentation along with a copy of the investor presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website: https://ir.cititrends.com. Materials on the Company’s website are not part of or incorporated by reference into this Current Report.

The information contained in this Item 7.01, including the Press Release, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this Item 7.01, including the Press Release, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated January 12, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	CITI TRENDS, INC.
Date: January 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Heather Plutino
	Name:	Heather Plutino
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Citi Trends (CTRN) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Citi Trends, Inc. furnished a press release with unaudited sales results for the quarter-to-date period ending January 3, 2026 and reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance. It also highlighted availability of an updated investor presentation and webcast linked to its ICR conference appearance.

Did Citi Trends (CTRN) change its fiscal 2025 guidance in this filing?

No, Citi Trends reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2025, indicating it is maintaining its previously communicated outlook rather than updating or withdrawing it.

Where can investors find Citi Trends’ updated investor presentation?

Citi Trends stated that its updated investor presentation and a live audio webcast of its ICR conference presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of its website at https://ir.cititrends.com.

Are the Citi Trends sales results and guidance in this 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

The company specified that the information in Item 7.01, including the press release with unaudited sales results and guidance, is being “furnished” and not “filed”, and therefore is not subject to liability provisions of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Can the Citi Trends press release be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings?

No. Citi Trends stated that the information in Item 7.01, including the press release, shall not be incorporated by reference into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced in a future filing.

Which exhibit in the 8-K contains Citi Trends’ press release?

The press release containing unaudited sales results and reaffirmed guidance for fiscal 2025 is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.