Carter’s Inc (CRI)

Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is a common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange and identified here as common equity. The company operates in the consumer discretionary sector and the textiles, apparel and luxury goods industry. Carter’s Inc focuses on branded clothing and related items for infants and young children, with sales reaching consumers through retail locations, online channels, and wholesale relationships. Its business also spans international markets and includes a range of apparel and accessories for family-oriented shoppers. This overview describes the listed equity security rather than a fund, note, or other instrument.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CRI
$41.77
42.7% Upside
Undervalued
$42.29
44.4% Upside
Undervalued
Good
September 25, 2026
3.4%
October 23, 2026
5.6x
1.0x
0.4x
1.066 B
1.597 B
52.6%
94.5%
3.2
18.8%
153.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$41.77

Estimated upside of 42.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$46.19

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$57.53

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$24.51

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$43.10

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$42.29

Analysts imply upside of 44.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

2.98 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

2.975 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

343.1 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

241.3 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.61

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

153.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 23, 2026

Days to Earnings

36

Dividend Payment Date

September 25, 2026

Dividend Yield

3.4%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

18.8%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) has a Hold consensus, with 3 buy, 4 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 4
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$41.77
Estimated upside 42.7%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 42.7%
Analyst Target
$42.29
Implied upside 44.4%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is $41.77. This implies an estimated upside of 42.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 42.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is $42.29. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 44.4%.

The current financial health read for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is October 23, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.4%, payment date is September 25, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is 5.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Carter’s Inc is 1.066 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Carter’s Inc is 1.597 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Carter’s Inc is NYSE-CRI, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Carter’s Inc (NYSE-CRI) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Carter’s Inc is 52.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Carter’s Inc is 94.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.