Citi Trends to Underperform - Analyst Blog
21 9월 2011 - 1:51AM
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We are currently downgrading our long-term recommendation on
Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) to Underperform from
Neutral based on the company's disappointing second-quarter 2011
results.
Citi Trends' falling comparable store sales, coupled with rising
input costs and operating expenses, battered the second-quarter
2011 results. The company witnessed a quarterly loss of 69 cents
per share that broadened 17 folds from the prior-period loss of 4
cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of
64 cents per share.
Moreover, due to uncertainty hovering around sales, the company
rolled back its earnings guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share
for fiscal 2011. The company decided not to provide any guidelines
unless it finds any near-term catalysts to drive sales. Moreover,
Citi Trends also reduced its projection of new store opening to 55
- 60 stores from its earlier projection of 65 - 70 stores.
Further, Citi Trends' business is seasonal in nature and
typically generates stronger sales during fiscal first and fourth
quarters, which are characterized by the spring and holiday
seasons. As a result, the company is exposed to significant risks
if the seasons fail to deliver expected operating performance.
Additionally, the company sources a substantial portion of its
merchandise from countries outside the U.S, such as China and other
countries in the Far East. Accordingly, Citi Trends is vulnerable
to political, social and economic risks associated with sourcing
from these developing countries.
Besides, the company operates in a highly fragmented specialty
retail sector and faces intense competition from larger off-price
rivals, such as The TJX Companies
Inc. (TJX) and Ross Stores Inc.
(ROST), mass merchants including Wal-Mart Stores
Inc. (WMT) as well as smaller specialty retailers, such as
Rainbow and Dots.
Additionally, the company also competes with local off-price
specialty stores, regional chains as well as traditional department
stores. Consequently, this may dent the company’s future operating
performance.
Citi Trends is a leading value-priced retailer of urban fashion
apparel and accessories including nationally recognized brands,
private-label products and a limited assortment of home décor
items. The company primarily targets fashion conscious
African-American customers, offering branded merchandise at about
30% to 70% discount compared to the regular prices of department
and specialty stores.
Citi Trends currently has a Zacks #5 Rank, implying a short-term
Strong Sell rating on the stock.
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