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Current Price$38.72
Market Cap$1.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2003)+326%
5 Year-52%
1 Year+22%
1 Month-11%
Carter's last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 38.752026-07-24
Carter's stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.71%USD 38.102026-07-17
1 month-10.57%USD 43.332026-06-24
3 month+4.87%USD 36.952026-04-24
Year to date+21.17%USD 31.982025-12-31
1 year+22.13%USD 31.732025-07-24
3 year-41.27%USD 65.982023-07-25
5 year-52.42%USD 81.442021-07-23
Since inception+326.07%USD 9.092003-10-24

Carter's Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.95B

Net Income (TTM)

$90.59M

EPS (TTM)

$2.48

P/E Ratio

15.63

Dividend

$1.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.02 (Average)

Price

$38.72

Volume

1,016,209

Open

$36.03

Previous Close

$38.75

Daily Range

$36.03 - $38.83

52-Week Range

$23.38 - $44.44

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 24, 2026

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About Carter's

Carter's, Inc. creates essential childrenswear, including bodysuits and denim apparel. These products cater to parents seeking quality clothing for their children. Carter's brands are widely recognized in the U.S. and internationally.

Products and Services

Carter's Brand: Offers bodysuits, pants, dresses, and sleepwear for babies and young children.

OshKosh Brand: Specializes in denim apparel, overalls, and coordinating garments for children.

Skip Hop Brand: Provides playtime, travel, and mealtime products, including diaper bags.

Other Products: Includes bedding, footwear, gift sets, and toys.

Growth and Expansion

Expanded eCommerce capabilities to enhance direct-to-consumer sales channels.

Increased international presence through wholesale accounts and licensees.

Focused on strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and market reach.

What Makes Carter's Special

Carter's boasts a strong portfolio of well-recognized brands and a broad distribution network. The company operates 980 retail stores and 18,800 wholesale locations. Its global reach and brand recognition are key competitive advantages.

Five Things You Need to Know

Q1 2025 net sales were $629.8 million, down from $661.5 million in Q1 2024.

U.S. Retail contributed 46.7% of total sales in Q1 2025.

Operating income for Q1 2025 was $26.1 million.

Cash and cash equivalents were $320.8 million as of March 29, 2025.

Bottom Line

Carter's, Inc. has evolved through strategic expansions and a strong brand portfolio. Its adaptability and global reach position it well in the childrenswear market.

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Industry

Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

15,400

CEO

Douglas C. Palladini

Website

www.carters.com

Headquarters

Atlanta, GA 30326, US

CRI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

44.66%

Operating Margin

4.80%

Net Income Margin

3.07%

Return on Equity

10.14%

Return on Capital

6.73%

Return on Assets

3.65%

Earnings Yield

6.40%

Dividend Yield

2.58%

Payout Ratio

40.38%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

36.85M

Volume

1.02M

Avg. Volume

982.40K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.32B

Operating Income

$141.66M

EBITDA

$206.18M

Operating Cash Flow

$177.40M

Capital Expenditure

-$50.32M

Free Cash Flow

$127.08M

Cash & ST Invst.

$473.44M

Total Debt

$1.20B

Carter's Performance Analysis

Carter's annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3,212,733,000-7.9%
20232023-12-31USD 2,945,594,000-8.3%
20242024-12-31USD 2,844,102,000-3.4%
20252025-12-31USD 2,898,426,0001.9%
Carter's sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-28-7.1%
Q32025-09-2729.5%
Q42026-01-0322.1%
Q12026-04-04-26.4%
Carter's annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 6.34-18.8%
20232023-12-31USD 6.24-1.6%
20242024-12-31USD 5.12-17.9%
20252025-12-31USD 2.53-50.6%
Carter's sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-28-98.6%
Q32025-09-275145.9%
Q42026-01-03465.6%
Q12026-04-04-77.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$681.11M

+8.1%

Gross Profit

$293.87M

+1.0%

Gross Margin

43.15%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$92.72K

N/A

Employees

15,400

N/A

Net Income

$14.34M

-7.7%

EBITDA

$45.24M

+6.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$473.44M

+47.6%

Total Debt

$1.20B

+6.6%

Accounts Receivable

$196.60M

-3.6%

Inventory

$465.88M

-1.7%

Long Term Debt

$1.06B

+6.6%

Short Term Debt

$133.38M

+6.2%

Return on Assets

3.65%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.91%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$543.00K

+99.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$6.42M

+113.2%

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Questions About CRI

What is the current price of Carter's?

Carter's is trading at $38.75 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Carter's?

Over the past 52 weeks, Carter's has traded between $23.38 and $44.44.

How much debt does Carter's have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Carter's reported total debt of $1.20B.

How much cash does Carter's have on hand?

Carter's reported $473.44M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Carter's’s dividend yield?

Carter's currently has a dividend yield of 2.58%.

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