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CRI Stock Chart & Stats
$38.51
-$0.93(-1.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.51
-$0.93(-1.80%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.38 - $44.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume216.24K
Average Volume (3M)1.15M
Market Cap
$1.40B
Enterprise Value$2.00K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$473.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.0
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.54
Shares Outstanding36,850,117
10 Day Avg. Volume869,350
30 Day Avg. Volume1,146,100
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.26
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio17.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.00Price Target Upside6.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)3.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Experienced CEO AppointmentA proven retail executive with a track record of profitability transformations strengthens strategic execution. Her experience should drive margin focus, merchandising and brand initiatives, and operational discipline across retail and wholesale, reducing execution risk over the medium term.
Sustained U.S. Retail Comp And AUR MomentumConsistent comparable-store sales and rising average unit retail indicate durable consumer demand and pricing power in the core channel. That supports recurring revenue, operating leverage, and the ability to invest in marketing and omnichannel capabilities for sustained topline resilience.
Improving Cash Flow And Lower TTM LeverageReduced leverage and a rebound in operating and free cash flow increase financial flexibility to fund capex, dividends, and tariff refund timing risk. Improved balance sheet metrics lower default risk and provide capacity to absorb cyclical shocks over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Tariff-driven Gross Margin Pressure And Policy UncertaintyMaterial tariff impacts and uncertain refund timing create persistent gross-margin volatility and cash-flow timing risk. Sourcing-dependent apparel margins can swing with policy shifts, complicating planning and constraining sustainable margin recovery absent structural sourcing or pricing changes.
Sustained Profitability CompressionA prolonged drop in operating and net margins signals structural pressure from higher costs, discounting, and SG&A. Lower profitability reduces reinvestment capacity and returns on capital, making it harder to fund growth initiatives or sustain dividends if revenue momentum softens.
Higher Interest Expense And Historical Elevated LeverageElevated past leverage and increased interest costs reduce net income and cash available for operations. Although TTM leverage improved, legacy debt/refinancing expense and sensitivity to rates can constrain margin recovery and limit capital allocation flexibility over multiple quarters.
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CRI FAQ
What was Carter's Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carter's Inc lowest stock price was $23.38 and its highest was $44.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Carter's Inc’s market cap?
Carter's Inc’s market cap is $1.40B.
When is Carter's Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carter's Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Carter's Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Carter's Inc released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.125 by $0.265.
Is Carter's Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carter's Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carter's Inc pay dividends?
Carter's Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.89%. See more information on Carter's Inc dividends here
What is Carter's Inc’s EPS estimate?
Carter's Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Carter's Inc have?
Carter's Inc has 36,850,117 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carter's Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carter's Inc reported an EPS of $0.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.125. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.668%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carter's Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CRI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Carter's Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$41.00 (6.47% Upside)
$41.00 (6.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CRI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carter's Inc
Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The company’s products include babies and young children’s products, such as bodysuits, layette essentials, sleep and play, pants, tops and t-shirts, multipiece sets, dresses, and sleepwear; and playclothes, such as denim jeans, overalls, core bottoms, knit tops, t-shirts, and layering pieces. It also provides products for playtime, travel, mealtime, bath time, and home gear, as well as kid’s and diaper bags, as well as range of licensed sports and character t-shirts. In addition, the company offers sleepwear, swimwear, outerwear, bedding, accessories, and toys; and toddler apparel and accessories. It sells its products through its retail stores, websites, and mobile app, as well as its wholesale distribution; and distributes its products to wholesale customers, including department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers. The company markets its products under the Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Little Planet, Otter Avenue, and other brands. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
CRI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.00
▲(6.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.47% Insiders
28.87% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
32.39% Public Companies and
Individual Investors