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title: "CTRN: Double-digit sales growth and margin expansion drove a raised outlook for fiscal 2026"
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description: "Q2 2026 saw double-digit sales and comparable store growth, with gross margin and adjusted EBITDA improving year-over-year. Fiscal 2026 guidance was raised, reflecting continued sales momentum, margin expansion, and disciplined expense control.Original document: Citi Trends, Inc. [CTRN] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 25 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# CTRN: Double-digit sales growth and margin expansion drove a raised outlook for fiscal 2026

Q2 2026 saw double-digit sales and comparable store growth, with gross margin and adjusted EBITDA improving year-over-year. Fiscal 2026 guidance was raised, reflecting continued sales momentum, margin expansion, and disciplined expense control.

Original document: Citi Trends, Inc. \[CTRN\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 25 2026

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This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source.

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