CRI Stock Chart & Stats
$582.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$582.00
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$529.31 - $700.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$20.01B
Enterprise Value$1.98K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$653.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2026EPS Estimate
15.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.49
Shares Outstanding36,711,185
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
$743.34Price Target Upside27.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)55.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$50.34B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe broad improvement in net, operating, and gross margins indicates that Carter’s has regained meaningful earnings power. If maintained, stronger profitability can support investment, absorb operating volatility, and improve the durability of returns even without rapid revenue expansion.
Strong Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow and high free-cash-flow conversion show that reported earnings are translating into substantial cash. This supports debt reduction, ongoing investment, and shareholder distributions, while giving the business greater flexibility through changing apparel demand conditions.
Reduced LeverageThe material reduction in leverage lowers balance-sheet risk and improves Carter’s financial flexibility. A less debt-heavy capital structure can reduce pressure on cash flows, provide more capacity to manage softer demand, and leave greater room for capital allocation over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Muted Revenue GrowthLimited top-line growth suggests Carter’s is operating in a mature or soft demand environment, making future earnings improvement more dependent on margins and cost control. Without renewed revenue expansion, the company may have less operating leverage and fewer opportunities to compound results durably.
Cash-flow VolatilityAlthough recent cash generation is strong, the stated history of year-to-year volatility makes future liquidity and reinvestment capacity less predictable. Variable cash conversion can complicate planning, reduce confidence in sustainable free-cash-flow levels, and constrain capital allocation during weaker periods.
Lower Returns Than Earlier CycleCarter’s still generates a solid return on equity, but the decline from earlier cycle peaks indicates that shareholder capital is producing less exceptional earnings than before. If demand remains choppy, maintaining returns may require continued margin discipline and careful balance-sheet management.
Carter's News
CRI FAQ
What was Carter's’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carter's lowest stock price was $529.31 and its highest was $700.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Carter's’s market cap?
Carter's’s market cap is $20.01B.
When is Carter's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carter's’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Carter's’s earnings last quarter?
Carter's released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $4.414 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.036 by $3.378.
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 15.18.
How many shares outstanding does Carter's have?
Carter's has 36,711,185 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carter's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carter's reported an EPS of $4.414 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.036. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carter's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:CRI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Carter's Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$743.34 (27.72% Upside)
$743.34 (27.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:CRI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.27%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
CRI Company Deck
CRI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call was constructive: the company reported strong top-line growth (23% YoY), materially improved adjusted EBITDA (+48% YoY) and margin expansion, substantial progress on platform adoption (AsureCentral majority migration) and AI/automation (Luna adoption), and provided tightened/upgraded guidance for 2026. Headline positives outweigh the negatives, though there are near-term headwinds and execution items to monitor—namely ongoing GAAP losses, cash/debt levels, expected reduction in non-recurring revenue versus prior-year comparables, a near-term revenue impact from Lathem's HaaS transition, and that some AI-driven cost benefits and salesforce productivity gains remain early in their ramp. On balance, momentum and profitability trajectory dominate the narrative.View all MX:CRI earnings summariesCRI Stock 12 Month Forecast
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