Carter’s Inc (CRI)

Currency in USD
37.23
+3.89(+11.67%)
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35.73-1.50(-4.03%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
34.7739.47
52 wk Range
23.3844.44
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
37.23
Open
34.77
Day's Range
34.77-39.47
52 wk Range
23.38-44.44
Volume
2.29M
Average Volume (3m)
1.28M
1-Year Change
13.61%
Book Value / Share
25.38
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Price Target
39.33
Upside
+5.65%
Members' Sentiments
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Carter’s Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
3 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 39.33
(+5.65% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Sell33.00-11.36%28.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
Citi
Buy53.00+42.36%50.00MaintainApr 20, 2026
UBS
Hold40.00+7.44%40.00MaintainApr 15, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold38.00+2.07%-UpgradeApr 09, 2026
Needham
Hold---New CoverageMar 26, 2026

Carter’s Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Carter's Q1 FY2026 EPS of $0.39 beat forecast of $0.11 by 254.55%; revenue rose 8% YoY to $681M, exceeding estimates by 3.38%.
  • Stock surged 14.13% in pre-market to $35.64 following strong U.S. retail performance with 10.3% comparable sales growth.
  • Gross margin declined 310 bps to 43.1% due to tariff pressures, partially offset by pricing strategies and improved average unit retail.
  • Company forecasts negative Q2 EPS but expects recovery in later quarters through product collaborations and e-commerce enhancements.
  • Interim CEO Westenberger cited strategic initiatives for strong results despite tariff headwinds and elevated interest costs from debt refinancing.
Last Updated: 2026-05-06, 10:14 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.39 / 0.11
Revenue / Forecast
681M / 658.76M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.49%
Dividend Yield
3.00%
Industry Median 2.36%
Annualized payout
1.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+20.90%
Growth Streak

CRI Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
15.6x20.1x10.6x
PEG Ratio
−0.311.100.02
Price/Book
1.5x5.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x1.1x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.0%0.0%27.1%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Employees
15400

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
17.85M48.42%595.27M
Other Institutional Investors
21.38M51.58%712.71M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
39.23M100.00%1.31B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14.86%5,480,969204,056
The Vanguard Group, Inc.11.18%4,124,342153,549

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FAQ

What Is the Carter’s (CRI) Stock Price Today?

The Carter’s stock price today is 37.23 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Carter’s Trade On?

Carter’s is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Carter’s?

The stock symbol for Carter’s is "CRI."

Does Carter’s Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Carter’s dividend yield is 2.69%.

What Is the Carter’s Market Cap?

As of today, Carter’s market cap is 1.37B USD.

What Is Carter’s's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Carter’s EPS (TTM) is 2.49.

When Is the Next Carter’s Earnings Date?

Carter’s will release its next earnings report on Jul 24, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CRI a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Carter’s Stock Split?

Carter’s has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Carter’s Have?

Carter’s has 15400 employees.

What is the current trading status of Carter’s (CRI)?

As of May 07, 2026, Carter’s (CRI) is trading at a price of 37.23 USD, with a previous close of 37.23 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 34.77 USD to 39.47 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 23.38 USD to 44.44 USD.

What Is Carter’s (CRI) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Carter’s is 39.33 USD, with a high estimate of 53 USD and a low estimate of 30 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +5.65% Upside potential.

What Is the CRI After Hours Price?

CRI's last after hours stock price is 37.72 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.49, or 1.32%.
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