Carter's, Inc. (CRI)

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Carter's Shares Rise 5% Post Q4 Earnings: What Should You Know?
CRI
Published: March 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRI stock rises after a Q4 beat as sales climbed 7.6%, fueled by strong e-commerce demand, higher store traffic and growth across retail, wholesale and international.

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Carter's (CRI) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
CRI
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carter's (CRI) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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Should Value Investors Buy Carter's (CRI) Stock?
CRI
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Carter's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Shares Fall on Soft EPS View
CRI
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CRI tops Q4 estimates with 7.6% sales growth, but stock sinks over 15% on soft Q1 and 2026 earnings outlook.

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Carter's Gross Margins Show Challenges With Pricing Power
CRI
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Carter's, Inc. reported Q4 results with solid top-line growth but significant margin deterioration due to tariffs and higher costs. FY26 guidance projects modest revenue growth driven by pricing, but persistent gross margin pressure and higher interest expense will weigh on net income. CRI trades at 10x forward earnings, yet secular headwinds like declining fertility and inability to offset tariffs undermine the investment case.

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5 Shoes & Retail Apparel Stocks Capitalizing on Premiumization Trends
ADDYY, BIRK, CAL, CRI, NKE
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Shoes & Retail Apparel industry players are riding premiumization and digital momentum, but rising costs and promotions test margins. Stocks like NKE, ADDYY, BIRK, CRI and CAL are positioned for growth.

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Carter's (CRI) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
CRI
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carter's (CRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.9 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.39 per share a year ago.

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Carter's, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
CRI
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), North America's largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children, today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results. “Carter's delivered improved fourth quarter results with each of our business segments posting sales growth over last year. We see momentum building behind our products and demand creation initiatives, which have driven an improvement in the rate of traffic, new customer acquisiti.

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Is Carter's (CRI) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?
CRI
Published: February 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Carter's (CRI) and Dolby Laboratories (DLB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Carter's Q4 Earnings Upcoming: Will It Surprise Investors?
CRI
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRI posts high single-digit Q4 sales growth, driven by U.S. Retail and e-commerce gains, even as inflation and rising SG&A costs pressure margins.

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Analysts Estimate Carter's (CRI) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
CRI
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Carter's (CRI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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4 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Set to Win This Earnings Season
CRI, CTAS, IPAR, SVV
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Consumer discretionary enters earnings season with brand-driven demand, digital momentum and easing costs, even as macro volatility and cautious spending linger.

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Carter's Wholesale Weakness: Temporary Reset or Structural Shift?
CRI
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CRI faces U.S. Wholesale pressure from weaker Simple Joys demand on Amazon, prompting a strategic shift toward core brands.

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for January 20th
APELY, CRI, DB
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

APELY, DB and CRI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on January 20, 2026.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for January 20th
APELY, CRI, GS
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRI, APELY and GS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on January 20, 2026.

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Is Carter's Wholesale Segment Weakness Dragging Overall Growth?
CRI
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CRI's growth is held back by U.S. Wholesale declines tied to Simple Joys, offsetting gains in Retail and International.

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Why Is Carter's (CRI) Down 1% Since Last Earnings Report?
CRI
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Carter's (CRI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Carter's Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, U.S. Retail Sales Up Y/Y
CRI
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CRI posts mixed Q3 results as stronger U.S. Retail sales offset weak Wholesale trends and margin pressure from higher costs.

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Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CRI
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 27, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Sean McHugh - VP & Treasurer Douglas Palladini - CEO, President & Director Richard Westenberger - Senior EVP, CFO & COO Conference Call Participants Kelly Crago - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Jay Sole - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Irwin Boruchow - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Christopher Nardone - BofA Securities, Research Division James Chartier - Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co., Inc., Research Division Paul Kearney - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Janet Kloppenburg - JJK Research Associates, Inc. Presentation Operator Welcome …

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Carter's Q3 Earnings on Deck: Will Adverse Trends Hurt Performance?
CRI
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CRI faces inflation, rising costs and cautious consumers as it readies its Q3 report, with profits and sales both expected to decline.

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Carter's Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Stock Dips After Tariff Concerns
CRI
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CRI's shares tumble after Q2 earnings miss as tariff concerns weigh on outlook despite stronger sales trends.

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Carter's Q2 Results Were Not Good, And Tariffs' Impact Is Still Incoming
CRI
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Carter's posted positive comp sales and unit growth, signaling market share gains despite a declining US baby population. Profitability sharply deteriorated, with adjusted operating income down 75% and GAAP profits nearly breakeven due to price cuts, off-price sales, and rising SG&A. Upcoming tariffs pose major cost headwinds, and planned price increases may not be fully absorbed by consumers, risking further volume and profit declines.

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What Should Investors Expect From Carter's Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
CRI
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CRI's Q2 revenues are expected to have climbed on baby and global gains, but pricing and costs are likely to have weighed on the bottom line.

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3 Value Stocks Going for Bargain Basement Prices
CRI, PVH, UHAL
Published: July 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

The U.S. stock market may be at a fresh all-time high, with the S&P 500 closing in on 6,300, but, as they say, the stock market is a market of stocks.

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Little Planet and Once Upon a Farm Debut a Peach-Perfect Summer Collab
CRI
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Little Planet, Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE: CRI) most sustainable brand for babies and children, and Once Upon a Farm, a leading childhood nutrition company and makers of farm-fresh, organic snacks and meals, are bringing something peach-perfect to families everywhere. The two brands are teaming up for the first time to launch a limited-time offering “It's All Peachy”—a summer-ready pairing designed to make everyday moments a little sweeter with both children and the planet.

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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Nike, Carter's And Wendy's
CRI, NKE, WEN
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

On 6/2/25, Nike, Carter's, and Wendy's will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Nike will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.40 on 7/1/25, Carter's will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.25 on 6/20/25, and Wendy's will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.14 on 6/16/25.

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Carter's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Down on Paused Guidance
CRI
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CRI's Q1 results show a mixed performance, beating estimates but declining year over year amid macro pressures, leadership transition and tariff uncertainties.

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Carter's Q1 Earnings on Deck: Will Adverse Trends Hurt Performance?
CRI
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CRI's first-quarter results are likely to reflect the ongoing effects of a tough macroeconomic backdrop, rising inflation and increased promotional activity.

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Carter's Stock Dips 6.6% Post Q4 Earnings: Time to Buy or Stay Put?
CRI
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CRI faces near-term pressures from U.S. Retail weakness, rising costs and macro pressures, which overshadow its Wholesale business growth.

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Carter's, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
CRI
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carter's, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), the leading company in North America focused exclusively on apparel for babies and young children, will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results before the market opens on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results and business outlook on this date at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. To listen to a live webcast and view the accompanying presentation materials, please visit ir.cart.

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About Carter's, Inc. (CRI)

  • IPO Date 2003-10-28
  • Website https://www.carters.com
  • Industry Apparel - Retail
  • CEO Douglas C. Palladini
  • Employees 15350

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.