Carter's, Inc. CRI

31.31 1.05 3.47% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$1.1B
P/E
5.9×

Insider Decisions

in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership 2.39%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 1,110.00
Revenue 2,979.89
Net Income 195.11
Free Cash Flow 293.01
Net Debt (85.76)
Current Ratio 2.47
Debt/Equity 0.55
P/E ratio 5.86
P/S ratio 0.37
P/B ratio 1.08
Past 5Y EPS Growth (2.63%)
This Y EPS Growth (5.73%)
Next Y EPS Growth 12.90%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 6.94%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.56
Annual Dividend Rate 3.00
Annual Dividend Yield 3.78%
total individual payouts
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 1.00
0.25
0.25
0.25
2025 1.55
0.80
0.25
0.25
0.25
2024 3.20
0.80
0.80
0.80
0.80
2023 3.00
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
2022 3.00
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
2021 1.40
0.40
0.40
0.60
2020 0.60
0.60
2019 2.00
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
2018 1.80
0.45
0.45
0.45
0.45
2017 1.48
0.37
0.37
0.37
0.37
2016 1.32
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.33
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 351 413 487 654
Receivables 184 195 179 168
Inventory 537 502 545 578
Other — — — —
1,101 1,143 1,271 1,473
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 242 248 236 324
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 134 130 134 140
512 509 506 596
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales (0.39%) (0.85%) (3.37%)
Cash Flow (8.82%) (26.96%) 11.45%
Earnings (9.23%) (3.99%) (28.65%)
Book Value 0.56% (0.28%) 5.12%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 681 615 — — —
’25 630 585 758 925 2,898
’24 661 564 758 860 2,844
’23 696 600 792 858 2,946
’22 781 701 819 912 3,213
’21 787 746 891 1,062 3,486
’20 654 515 865 990 3,024
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 6 196 — — —
’25 (49) 40 (128) 259 122
’24 (26) 117 (80) 287 299
’23 42 167 (3) 323 529
’22 (164) 70 (124) 306 88
’21 (40) 89 (42) 261 268
’20 (14) 252 81 270 588
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (1) 190 — — —
’25 (59) 24 (144) 248 69
’24 (38) 105 (96) 271 243
’23 28 155 (20) 306 469
’22 (171) 62 (134) 292 48
’21 (51) 80 (50) 252 231
’20 (22) 243 73 262 556
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.39 2.87 — — —
’25 0.43 0.01 0.32 1.76 2.53
’24 1.02 0.76 1.62 1.71 5.12
’23 0.95 0.64 1.78 2.90 6.24
’22 1.66 0.93 1.67 2.11 6.34
’21 1.96 1.62 1.93 2.31 7.81
’20 (1.82) 0.19 1.85 2.26 2.50
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

2.4
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
83.44 77.94 75.66 77.00 60.17 80.50 62.66 60.66 50.27 23.38

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
112.58 118.89 129.00 111.97 112.46 116.92 105.25 86.76 88.03 56.89
High Price
18,300 21,200 21,245 20,300 18,000 15,900 15,500 15,230 15,350 15,400
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
3,199 3,401 3,462 3,519 3,024 3,486 3,213 2,946 2,844 2,898
Revenue
43.10% 43.62% 43.25% 42.87% 43.43% 47.68% 45.83% 47.39% 48.00% 45.36%
Gross Margin
395 391 356 328 135 438 317 302 231 114
EBT
12.36% 11.50% 10.28% 9.32% 4.46% 12.57% 9.86% 10.26% 8.12% 3.93%
EBT Margin
258 303 282 264 110 340 250 233 186 92
Net Income
75 86 91 128 114 97 76 66 60 57
Depreciation
64.08 71.45 75.00 79.26 69.94 81.36 82.75 80.50 80.06 81.86
Revenue/Sh
5.13 6.31 6.06 5.89 2.51 7.83 6.34 6.24 5.12 2.53
Earnings/Sh
7.40 6.93 7.72 8.72 13.61 6.26 2.28 14.46 8.41 3.46
Cash Flow/Sh
(1.77) (4.79) (1.37) (1.37) (0.76) (0.87) (1.04) (1.64) (1.58) (1.52)
Capex/Sh
5.63 2.14 6.35 7.35 12.85 5.39 1.24 12.83 6.83 1.94
Free CF/Sh
15.79 18.02 18.83 19.82 21.69 22.17 20.51 23.10 24.06 26.13
Book Value/Sh
50 48 46 44 43 43 39 37 36 35
Shares
16.85 18.56 13.38 18.47 37.78 12.89 11.74 12.03 10.60 12.87
PE Ratio
1.36 1.65 1.09 1.38 1.35 1.24 0.90 0.94 0.68 0.40
PS Ratio
5.51 6.54 4.33 5.52 4.34 4.57 3.65 3.26 2.25 1.24
PB Ratio
1.44 1.78 1.21 1.53 1.37 1.29 1.07 1.03 0.75 0.47
EV/Sales
19.31 61.61 31.17 32.08 10.42 62.01 (31.27) 9.78 25.47 (15.20)
EV/FCF
369 330 356 387 588 268 88 529 299 122
Op' Cash Flow
(88) (228) (63) (61) (33) (37) (40) (60) (56) (54)
Capex
281 102 293 327 556 231 48 469 243 69
FCF
779 689 716 632 1,153 1,182 660 589 634 765
Working Cap'
580 617 593 595 990 991 617 497 498 567
Total Debt
281 439 423 380 (113) 7 405 146 85 80
Net Debt
788 857 869 880 938 950 796 845 855 925
Sh' Equity
12.94% 15.08% 13.56% 10.96% 3.57% 10.20% 8.75% 9.47% 7.56% 3.58%
ROA
24.90% 20.23% 18.93% 18.44% 14.38% 32.45% 19.73% 20.39% 16.94% 8.95%
ROIC
30.74% 36.81% 32.42% 30.16% 12.07% 35.55% 28.21% 27.80% 21.39% 10.06%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Carter's, Inc. (CRI) key facts

  • Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is an Apparel Retail company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Carter's, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.9 billion, up 1.91% from fiscal 2024.
  • Net income was $91.8 million, or $2.53 per share (basic), a net margin of 3.09%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, CRI traded at $31.31, a market capitalization of $1.1 billion.
  • At that price the stock trades at 5.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.4× sales.
  • Carter's, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share, a yield of 3.78%, with a payout ratio of 56.3%.
  • Return on equity was 10.1% and debt-to-equity 0.55.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Latest News

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24 Sep

3

Carter's, Inc. and Good Inside founder Dr. Becky Kennedy launch The Childhood Confidence Project, a 16-month initiative to help families bolster kids' confidence and resist social comparison. The program blends original research with parenting insights, practical tools and seasonal content, and will roll out in phases beginning in September. It includes free access to Good Inside's Confidence Program and, for a limited time, three months of Good Inside membership. The effort is designed to translate findings on how comparison erodes self-esteem into actionable guidance for parents. Carter's cites survey data showing 78% of parents have seen their child alter behavior due to concern about others' opinions, and 49% alter appearance for the same reason. The partnership expands Carter's brand beyond products as part of a broader childhood-support mission and aligns with its 'Let Every Child's Light Shine' promise. Strengthens Carter's brand positioning and consumer engagement with families, but no immediate revenue or core-operations impact.

23 Sep

3

Zacks assigns Carter's, Inc. (CRI) a Strong Buy with an A Value grade, citing undervaluation and a strong earnings outlook. Forward P/E is 11.92, below the industry average of 17.34; P/B is 1.33 versus 3.38; P/S 0.38 vs 0.85; P/CF 4.97 vs 13.03. Over 52 weeks, P/B ranged 1.01–3.16 (median 1.73). These metrics support a case that Carter's is undervalued amid solid cash flow and earnings prospects, branding it among the market’s strongest value stocks. The piece also promotes additional Zacks research and stock picks. Overall, a value-focused view suggests Carter's has a favorable valuation and earnings trajectory, potentially attracting investors seeking value exposure. Undervalued metrics and solid earnings outlook could lift sentiment modestly without signaling major strategic changes.

22 Sep

3

Implied volatility on Carter's, Inc. (CRI) options surged, with the Dec. 18, 2026 $17.50 call among the highest IVs today. Implied volatility shows how much movement the market expects in the future; high IV points to a bigger expected move or an upcoming event that could spark a rally or a sell-off. Analysts paint a mixed picture: Carter's is ranked #1 (Strong Buy) in the Shoes and Retail Apparel group, and the quarterly consensus rose from 77 cents to 85 cents. The surge in IV is framed as potentially signaling a developing trade, as some traders sell premium to profit from time decay if the stock doesn't move as much as priced in. Elevated IV indicates near-term price movement expectations and potential trading opportunities, with no definitive new fundamentals altering Carter's long-term outlook.

18 Sep

4

Carter’s rebrands targeting younger parents amid building sales momentum. Rebranding for younger parents expands addressable market and supports sustained sales growth trajectory.

16 Sep

3

Carter's (CRI) launches brand refresh to support growth in children's apparel amid shifting consumer preferences and retail competition. Brand refresh may influence CRI positioning and sales trends but effects stay moderate and balanced by other market factors.

15 Sep

3

Carter’s, Inc. is rebranding with a new look and multiple operational changes. Rebranding may refresh brand perception and modestly affect sales and positioning.

3

Carter’s is refreshing its brand to reach Gen Z and millennial parents. Brand refresh targets younger parents potentially boosting long-term sales and market share.

11 Sep

3

Carter's growth is backed by strong brands, digital initiatives and cost-saving measures. Brands, digital efforts and cost savings bolster Carter's future performance.

31 Aug

3

Carter's, Inc. closes 29 more stores. Ongoing store closures point to retail contraction that may pressure near-term sales and costs without fully reshaping long-term trajectory.

27 Aug

3

Carter's growth story is strengthening with potential for further upside in company performance. Strengthening growth signals moderately noticeable influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.

10 Aug

3

Carter's Inc. (CRI) posts earnings beat that prompts questions around tariff recovery and long-term growth trajectory. Earnings beat combined with tariff and growth uncertainties points to moderate influence on future results and sentiment.

3

Carter's Inc. posts growth gains but faces retail risks ahead, with questions raised on whether CRI stock is a buy. Growth gains offset by retail risks point to moderate effects on Carter's financial performance and investor sentiment.

7 Aug

4 transcript

Carter's (CRI) Q2 2026 earnings call covers quarterly financial results, sales performance, margins, and management outlook on operations and guidance. Earnings call details on results and guidance directly influence stock valuation and investor sentiment.

3 Aug

3

Carter's Q2 earnings beat estimates due to gains in wholesale and retail segments. Q2 earnings beat on wholesale and retail gains signals moderately positive short-term performance boost.

1 Aug

4

Carter’s Inc. posted strong Q2 results supported by tariff windfalls that may shift its investment narrative. Strong Q2 earnings and tariff benefits directly improve Carter's financial performance and investor sentiment.

3

Carter's earnings update and new guidance prompt evaluation of whether the stock is undervalued. Earnings updates with guidance can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation for the company.

31 Jul

4

CRI reported strong sales growth and tariff recovery in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong sales growth combined with tariff recovery signals major positive shifts in financial trajectory and investor outlook.

3 transcript

Carter's reported Q2 financial results and management outlook during its earnings call, covering revenue, margins, and operational updates. Quarterly earnings call delivers performance data and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and stock movement.

3 transcript

Carter's, Inc. Q2 2026 earnings call covered quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the children's apparel retailer. Quarterly earnings data and guidance typically produce moderate short-term effects on stock valuation and sentiment without shifting long-term strategy.

3

Carter’s Q2 CY2026 sales exceeded estimates while quarterly revenue guidance fell short of expectations. Mixed earnings with sales beat offset by guidance miss points to moderate near-term pressure on financial results and stock.

3

Carter’s, Inc. reports second quarter fiscal 2026 results. Quarterly earnings releases supply key financial data that can shift near-term investor sentiment and stock movement.

28 Jul

3

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is set to report Q2 earnings, with investors directed to key metrics and expectations ahead of the release. Q2 earnings release may moderately move stock price in short term but leaves core operations and long-term trajectory unchanged.

15 Jul

3

Carter's growth is supported by strategic pricing, strong brands and ongoing innovation. Strategic pricing, brands and innovation are positioned to support Carter's growth trajectory.

29 Jun

3

Carter's brand strength and omnichannel strategy face questions on sustaining growth. Brand and strategy evaluation indicates moderate effects on future performance.

3

Carter's faces ongoing consumer spending pressures that could weigh on sales, though rising store and site traffic may provide an offset through higher conversion or volumes. Traffic and spending trends directly affect near-term revenue and margins but are unlikely to alter Carter's long-term strategy or competitive standing.

17 Jun

3

RL's retail comps accelerate and drive stronger Q4 performance. Q4 comp acceleration directly signals improved retail sales trends with moderate effect on results and sentiment.

11 Jun

3

Carter's growth supported by strong brand positioning, digital initiatives and cost reduction efforts. Brand strength plus digital and cost initiatives support sustained growth and market positioning for Carter's.

26 May

3

Carter's comparable sales growth prompts questions over whether U.S. retail momentum can be sustained. Discussion of Carter's comparable growth sustainability indicates moderate effects on views of its future performance.

13 May

4

Carter’s (CRI) CEO transition amid persistent margin pressures signals challenges to profitability and strategic direction, prompting shareholder concerns over future performance and stock valuation. CEO transition combined with margin pressures represents major strategic and financial shifts likely to impact CRI's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4

Carter's (CRI) valuation analyzed amid new CEO appointment and shaping 2026 outlook, highlighting potential shifts in strategy and financial projections. New CEO and 2026 outlook signal major strategic changes likely to significantly influence CRI's trajectory and investor sentiment.

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