Carter's, Inc.

Carter's, Inc.

CRIยทNYSE

$39.80

-2.2%
Consumer CyclicalApparel - Retail

Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear under the Carter's, OshKosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Carter's My First Love, little planet, and other brands in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Its Carter's products include babies and young children products, such as bodysuits, pants, dresses, knit sets, blankets, layette essentials, bibs, booties, sleep and play products, rompers, and jumpers; and OshKosh brand products comprise playclothes, such as denim apparel products with multiple wash treatments and coordinating garments, overalls, woven bottoms, knit tops, and bodysuits. The company also provides products for playtime, travel, mealtime, bathtime, and homegear, as well as kid's bags and diaper bags under the Skip Hop brand. In addition, it offers bedding, cribs, diaper bags, footwear, gift sets, hair accessories, jewelry, outerwear, paper goods, socks, shoes, swimwear, and toys. The company operates 18,800 wholesale locations, including department stores, national chain stores, and specialty stores. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 980 retail stores. The company also sells its products through its eCommerce websites, such as carters.com, oshkoshbgosh.com, oshkosh.com, and skiphop.com, as well as other international wholesale accounts and licensees. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$1.47B
EPS2.5900
P/E Ratio12.82
Earnings Date07/24/2026
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Carter's, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CRI stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 37.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 33.00 to a high of 41.00.

Lowest Target
33.00
-17.09%
Consensus Target
37.33
-6.21%
Highest Target
41.00
3.02%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 37.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 33.00 to a high of 41.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-6.2%

Downside risk. Current price above analyst targets indicates potential overvaluation. Exercise caution and review catalysts.

Analyst Agreement

21.4% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Risk-Reward Profile

0.18x

Unfavorable risk-reward. Downside risk exceeds upside potential. Consider defensive positioning or alternative opportunities.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Carter's, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
2.90B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
2.90B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.88B - 2.91B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-0.1%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Carter's, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
91.80M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
117.17M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
116.27M - 118.07M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+27.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Carter's, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.59
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$3.31
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$3.28 - $3.33
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+27.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Carter's, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
148.06M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
301.43M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
299.42M - 303.42M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+103.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Carter's, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
203.32M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
364.28M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
361.85M - 366.68M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+79.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Carter's, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
1.19B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.07B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.07B - 1.08B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-9.7%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Carter's, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $141K worth of CRI shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

5.6K

140.84K

Net Activity

-141K

-$141K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
PA

Peterson Allison

Officer: Chf. Retail & Digital Ofc.

4.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$113K

2
SKM

Smith Karen Marie

Officer: Chief Supply Chain Officer

1.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$28K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $141K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

2 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.