Inside the research
Carter's, Inc.
CRI Research profile · latest available data
Price overview
$31.31
▲ +1.05 (+3.5%)
| 52w hi | $43.42 |
|---|---|
| 52w lo | $26.65 |
| Vol | 1.29M |
| As of | 25 Sep 2026 |
The Verdict
Our score -0.50
| Short | -0.67 |
|---|---|
| Medium | -0.58 |
| Long | +0.01 |
computed 2026-09-27
Key fundamentals
Carter's, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail
| Market cap | $1.15B |
|---|---|
| Enterprise value | $1.68B |
| Trailing P/E | 5.84x |
| Forward P/E | 8.48x |
| EV / EBITDA | 4.90x |
| P / S (ttm) | 0.39x |
| Profit margin | 6.5% |
| Return on equity | 20.7% |
| Revenue growth | +5.2% |
| Earnings growth | +47146.4% |
| Debt / equity | 115.33 |
Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Raw | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental | +0.35 | |
| Sector | -0.03 | |
| Technical | -0.52 | |
| Earnings | +0.00 | |
| Sentiment | +0.00 |
macro × 1.00 · 2026-09-27
Business overview
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.
Risk Metrics
| Beta vs SPX | 1.18 |
|---|---|
| Corr SPX | 0.36 |
| Annual vol | 52.5% |
| Annual ret | -23.9% |
| Sharpe | -0.45 |
| Max DD | -65.0% |
Window: 504 trading days (504 obs)
Material Events
| Date | Event | 8-K |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-05-14 | Shareholder Vote, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-05-06 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-05-01 | Earnings Release, Officer / Director Change… | read |
| 2026-02-27 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-01-09 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-11-25 | Officer / Director Change, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-11-18 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2025-11-13 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2025-11-13 | Bylaws Amendment, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2025-10-30 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-10-28 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Role | Action | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Office | Withheld for tax | 1.12K | $43.90K |
| 2026-08-09 | Peterson Allison | Chf. Retail & Digital Ofc | Withheld for tax | 4.43K | $176.86K |
| 2026-08-08 | Scanlon Emily DeHaven Evert | Chief Strategy Officer | Withheld for tax | 8.74K | $349.37K |
| 2026-08-08 | Crockett Sarah | Chief Marketing Officer | Withheld for tax | 2.84K | $113.57K |
| 2026-06-15 | John Sharon Price | CEO & President | Grant | 62.20K | — |
| 2026-06-15 | John Sharon Price | CEO & President | Grant | 93.30K | — |
| 2026-06-12 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | Disposal | 250 | — |
| 2026-06-05 | Eagle Jevin | Grant | 12 | — | |
| 2026-05-14 | Hipp Mark | Grant | 4.27K | — | |
| 2026-05-14 | Black Jeffrey Harry | Grant | 4.27K | — |
Flow & Concentration
| Insider 180d net | $0 |
|---|---|
| Insider buys / sells | 0 / 0 |
| Insider bias | Neutral |
| 13F holders | 0 |
| Top-5 share | 0.0% |
| HHI | 0 (—) |
SEC Filings
The Long Run
FY 2010–2025 · 16 years
| Line | Latest | CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.84B | +3.3% | |
| Gross profit | $1.40B | +5.0% | |
| Operating income | $143.93M | -3.4% | |
| Net income | $232.50M | +7.6% | |
| Cash from ops | $122.33M | -2.9% |
Indices
Recent Sessions
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | $30.39 | $31.33 | $30.27 | $31.31 | 1.29M |
| Sep 24 | $30.30 | $30.48 | $29.66 | $30.26 | 1.38M |
| Sep 23 | $31.17 | $31.17 | $29.69 | $29.77 | 1.25M |
| Sep 22 | $31.57 | $32.07 | $30.34 | $30.86 | 1.85M |
| Sep 21 | $30.05 | $30.75 | $29.30 | $30.69 | 1.89M |
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