Citi Trends: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) on Tuesday reported net income of $871,000 in its fiscal first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Savannah, Georgia-based company said it had profit of 11 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and asset impairment costs, came to 17 cents per share.
The clothing and accessories company posted revenue of $201.7 million in the period.
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