CRI
NEUTRAL
$37.2
Live
Carter's, Inc. · NYSE
Target $39.0
(+4.8%)
$23.38
52W Range
$44.44
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$1.37B
P/E
14.7
ROE
10.3%
Profit margin
3.2%
Debt/Equity
1.31
Dividend yield
2.69%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
CRI exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and a robust current ratio of 2.51, indicating low immediate insolvency risk. While the stock is attractively valued relative to the sector (P/E 14.70 vs 35.14) and trades near its Graham Number of $38.02, it is hampered by a long-term bearish price trend (-55.4% over 5 years) and sluggish earnings growth. The disconnect between strong balance sheet health and poor price performance suggests a value trap scenario unless growth accelerates. Overall, the company is a stable 'Hold' with limited immediate catalysts for a breakout.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Very low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.47) suggesting undervaluation of revenue
Excellent liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.51
Healthy Gross Margins (45.36%) for the apparel retail industry
Low P/E ratio (14.70) compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector average
Key Risks
Severe long-term price depreciation (-55.4% over 5 years)
Thin net profit margins (3.17%) leaving little room for error
High PEG ratio (2.01) indicating the current price is high relative to growth
Bearish technical trend (0/100) suggesting lack of market momentum
Negative average earnings surprise (-14.14%) over the last four quarters
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$35.45
-4.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
61
Strong
82
45
30
88
60
AI Verdict
Stable Value Play
Key drivers: Strong balance sheet, Low valuation multiples, Poor long-term price momentum, Stagnant growth
Confidence
85%
Value
82/100
Ref P/E 14.70, PEG 2.01, Graham Number $38.02
Positives
- P/E significantly below sector average
- Price is slightly below Graham Number ($38.02)
Watchpoints
- PEG ratio suggests growth doesn't justify the multiple
Future
45/100
Ref Growth rates and Earnings Track Record
Positives
- Positive YoY revenue growth (7.6%)
Watchpoints
- Low earnings growth (4%)
- Recent earnings surprises are trending negative
Past
30/100
Ref Historical price performance
Positives
- Recent 6-month recovery (+16.8%)
Watchpoints
- Devastating 5-year return (-55.4%)
- 3-year return (-37.3%)
Health
88/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Liquidity Ratios
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
- Strong Current Ratio (2.51) and Quick Ratio (1.36)
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 1.31 is moderate
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield 2.69%, Payout 61.26%
Positives
- Consistent dividend yield of 2.69%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio (61.26%) is moderately high
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$37.2
Analyst Target
$39.0
Upside/Downside
+4.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CRI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRI
Carter's, Inc.
Primary
|
-55.4% | -37.3% | +0.6% | +16.8% | +6.5% | -3.4% |
|
OLPX
Olaplex Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-91.7% | -47.8% | +63.2% | +65.8% | +63.2% | +0.5% |
|
TRIP
Tripadvisor, Inc.
Peer
|
-77.2% | -36.3% | +0.5% | -30.8% | +22.8% | +3.1% |
|
WINA
Winmark Corporation
Peer
|
+143.2% | +25.4% | +15.2% | -3.9% | -5.2% | +4.9% |
|
REAL
The RealReal, Inc.
Peer
|
-47.8% | +923.7% | +124.5% | +17.7% | +28.0% | +24.7% |
CRI
Carter's, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-55.4%
3Y
-37.3%
1Y
+0.6%
6M
+16.8%
1M
+6.5%
1W
-3.4%
OLP
Olaplex Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-91.7%
3Y
-47.8%
1Y
+63.2%
6M
+65.8%
1M
+63.2%
1W
+0.5%
TRI
Tripadvisor, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-77.2%
3Y
-36.3%
1Y
+0.5%
6M
-30.8%
1M
+22.8%
1W
+3.1%
WIN
Winmark Corporation
Peer
5Y
+143.2%
3Y
+25.4%
1Y
+15.2%
6M
-3.9%
1M
-5.2%
1W
+4.9%
REA
The RealReal, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-47.8%
3Y
+923.7%
1Y
+124.5%
6M
+17.7%
1M
+28.0%
1W
+24.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
14.7
Forward P/E
10.39
PEG Ratio
2.01
P/B Ratio
1.46
P/S Ratio
0.47
EV/Revenue
0.71
EV/EBITDA
10.32
Market Cap
$1.37B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
3.17%
Operating Margin
8.61%
Gross Margin
45.36%
ROE
10.32%
ROA
3.6%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.6%
Earnings Growth
+4.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+7.65%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+4.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.31
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.51
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.36
Good
Cash/Share
$13.98
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.9B
Gross Margin
43.2%
Op. Margin
9.2%
Net Margin
6.9%
Total Assets
$2.6B
Liabilities
$1.6B
Equity
$0.9B
Debt/Equity
1.77x
Operating CF
$0.3B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
96%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-02-27
$1.9
+11.5% surprise
2025-10-27
$0.74
+0.7% surprise
2025-07-25
$0.17
-54.6% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing CRI against 335 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(21 bullish, 103 neutral, 211 bearish)
P/E Ratio
14.7
This Stock
vs
34.91
Sector Avg
-57.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.32%
This Stock
vs
-52.44%
Sector Avg
-119.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
3.17%
This Stock
vs
-6.55%
Sector Avg
-148.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.31
This Stock
vs
1.46
Sector Avg
-10.0%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
7.6%
This Stock
vs
31.93%
Sector Avg
-76.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.51
This Stock
vs
2.43
Sector Avg
+3.2%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRI
Carter's, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.37B | 14.7 | 10.3% | 3.2% | $37.2 | |
|
OLPX
Olaplex Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.37B | - | -1.1% | -2.2% | $2.04 | Compare |
|
TRIP
Tripadvisor, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.34B | 37.03 | 5.0% | 2.1% | $11.48 | Compare |
|
WINA
Winmark Corporation
|
BEARISH | $1.43B | 36.16 | -% | 48.2% | $400.3 | Compare |
|
REAL
The RealReal, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.44B | - | -% | -6.0% | $12.08 | Compare |
CRI
Carter's, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.4B
P/E
14.7
ROE
10.3%
Price
$37.2
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | EAGLE JEVIN S | Director | Stock Award | 13 | - |
| 2026-03-27 | BORENSTEIN HALI | Director | Stock Award | 13 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | WESTENBERGER RICHARD F | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 42,920 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | D'EMILIO JULIE | Officer | Stock Award | 18,600 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | ROBINSON ANTONIO | Officer | Stock Award | 24,324 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | PETERSON ALLISON MICHELLE | Officer | Stock Award | 18,600 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | SMITH KAREN MARIE | Officer | Stock Award | 21,460 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | CROCKETT SARAH | Officer | Stock Award | 18,600 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | PALLADINI DOUGLAS C | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 157,368 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | SCANLON EMILY DEHAVEN EVERT | Officer | Stock Award | 18,600 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | TICHIAZ DAVID B JR | Officer | Stock Award | 37,200 | - |
| 2025-12-05 | EAGLE JEVIN S | Director | Stock Award | 15 | - |
| 2025-12-05 | BORENSTEIN HALI | Director | Stock Award | 15 | - |
| 2025-11-13 | WESTENBERGER RICHARD F | Chief Operating Officer | Gift | 300 | - |
EAGLE JEVIN S
Director
2026-03-27
13 shares
BORENSTEIN HALI
Director
2026-03-27
13 shares
WESTENBERGER RICHARD F
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-02
42,920 shares
D'EMILIO JULIE
Officer
2026-03-02
18,600 shares
ROBINSON ANTONIO
Officer
2026-03-02
24,324 shares
PETERSON ALLISON MICHELLE
Officer
2026-03-02
18,600 shares
SMITH KAREN MARIE
Officer
2026-03-02
21,460 shares
CROCKETT SARAH
Officer
2026-03-02
18,600 shares
PALLADINI DOUGLAS C
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-02
157,368 shares
SCANLON EMILY DEHAVEN EVERT
Officer
2026-03-02
18,600 shares
TICHIAZ DAVID B JR
Officer
2026-03-02
37,200 shares
EAGLE JEVIN S
Director
2025-12-05
15 shares
BORENSTEIN HALI
Director
2025-12-05
15 shares
WESTENBERGER RICHARD F
Chief Operating Officer
2025-11-13
300 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
6 analysts
Needham
2026-03-26
Hold
UBS
2026-02-19
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-01-21
Neutral
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2026-01-13
Sell
Sell
Goldman Sachs
2025-12-11
Sell
UBS
2025-10-28
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2025-10-28
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2025-10-28
Underweight
Underweight
Barclays
2025-10-28
Underweight
Underweight
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