HCH Stock Chart & Stats
€33.60
€0.40(1.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€33.60
€0.40(1.20%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€20.40 - €37.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€1.27B
Enterprise Value€2.00K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€473.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.54
Shares Outstanding36,850,117
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€38.69Price Target Upside15.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.65B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Retail & International Sales MomentumSustained U.S. retail comp strength and double-digit international growth (notably Mexico) indicate durable brand demand and geographic expansion. This supports scalable revenue diversification, increases market share opportunity, and creates a structural growth runway beyond short-term promotions.
Productivity Gains And SG&A LeverageMeasured cost-out programs and SG&A leverage show management can extract structural efficiency while still investing in growth. Persisting productivity gains improve long-term operating margin potential and cash conversion, reducing sensitivity to cyclical revenue dips.
Improving Cash Flow And Leverage ProfileA meaningful TTM reduction in leverage coupled with rebounding operating and free cash flow strengthens financial flexibility. Improved cash generation supports dividends, capex, and potential deleveraging, lowering financing risk and enabling strategic investments over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Sustained Profitability CompressionA multi-year decline in operating and net margins signals structural pressure from higher operating costs, discounting, or weaker wholesale profitability. Persistently compressed margins constrain reinvestment, reduce earnings resilience to shocks, and limit long-term EPS recovery even if revenues improve.
Tariff Exposure And Refund UncertaintySignificant reliance on tariff outcomes creates a durable earnings swing risk: potential reinstatement or delayed refunds can materially depress gross margins and cash flow. This policy uncertainty hampers reliable multi-quarter planning and leaves profitability vulnerable to regulatory shifts.
Higher Interest Costs And Historical LeverageElevated interest expense following refinancing reduces net income and free cash flow available for reinvestment or returns. Although TTM leverage improved, the history of higher debt and ongoing interest costs increases financial rigidity and raises downside risk if sales or margins deteriorate.
Carter's News
HCH FAQ
What was Carter's’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carter's lowest stock price was €20.40 and its highest was €37.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Carter's’s market cap?
Carter's’s market cap is €1.27B.
When is Carter's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carter's’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is today.
How were Carter's’s earnings last quarter?
Carter's released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported €0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.109 by €0.231.
Is Carter's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carter's’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carter's pay dividends?
Carter's does not currently pay dividends.
What is Carter's’s EPS estimate?
Carter's’s EPS estimate is 0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Carter's have?
Carter's has 36,850,117 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carter's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carter's reported an EPS of €0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.109. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.702%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carter's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HCH
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:
€38.69 (15.14% Upside)
€38.69 (15.14% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:HCH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carter's
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.
HCH Company Deck
HCH Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents mixed but resilient operational performance: top-line momentum was clear (8% consolidated sales growth, strong U.S. Retail comps, double-digit unit growth in Retail, and robust international results) and productivity and cash flow improved. However, substantial margin and earnings pressure driven by higher tariffs, increased interest expense, and near-term SG&A increases constrain profitability and EPS, and policy uncertainty around tariffs remains a material risk. Management reiterated guidance and emphasized plans for second-half profit recovery, but near-term risks keep the tone cautious.View all DE:HCH earnings summariesHCH Stock 12 Month Forecast
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