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CRI Stock Forecast: Carter's, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$36
−1.38% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Carter's, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +16.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
93 / 100
Median analyst target
$42
Analysts covering
7
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.7%
1M
−7.7%
YTD
+11.7%
1Y
+45.7%
From 52W high
−18.3%
From 52W low
+45.7%
$25
$44
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CRI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Carter's, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
93 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
96
Growth
95
Revisions
81
Accruals
72
Volatility
70
Quality
63
Momentum
54
Issuance
45
Size
42

Value (96): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Issuance (45): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (42): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

CRI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35$40$45$50$55Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CRIHigh $53Median $42Low $30

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says7 analysts
2 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $30Median $42High $53

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 June 2026Wells FargoUpgradeEqual-Weight$30 → $42
11 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
29 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
26 Mar 2026NeedhamInitiatesHold—
19 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
21 Jan 2026CitigroupUpgradeBuy—
13 Jan 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
11 Dec 2025Goldman SachsInitiatesSell—
28 Oct 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
28 Oct 2025CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
28 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
28 Oct 2025Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
14 Oct 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
29 July 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
28 July 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
14 May 2025Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
30 Apr 2025Wells FargoDowngradeUnderweight—
28 Apr 2025BarclaysInitiatesUnderweight—
28 Apr 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
26 Feb 2025CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CRI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CRI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.2%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
6.7×

Cheaper than 64% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.4×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.2%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
23433.2%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Gross margin
43.1%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Operating margin
23.7%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
6.5%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.7%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.9%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.8%

Higher than 62% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CRI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CRICarter's, Inc.$1.3B
93
BKEThe Buckle, Inc.$2.2B
68
AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc.$2.7B
73
CTRNCiti Trends, Inc.$598.4M
85
CALCaleres, Inc.$460.9M
42
SFIXStitch Fix, Inc.$434.5M
77
SHOEShoe Station Group, Inc.$420.0M
58

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Carter's, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CRI news & analysis

Carter's (CRI) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock Now

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Aug 2026positive

Zacks reports that Carter's (CRI) has formed a hammer chart pattern after recent losses, indicating the stock may have found support. This pattern, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could signal a near-term trend reversal for the stock.

Why it matters — CRI watchers would care because the chart pattern and rising earnings estimate revisions suggest the stock may be stabilizing and could reverse its recent downward trend.

Are Investors Undervaluing Carter's (CRI) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Research highlighted its Zacks Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also tracking value, growth, and momentum trends when evaluating stocks. The piece raised the question of whether investors are currently undervaluing Carter's (CRI).

Why it matters — CRI watchers would care because this signals how Zacks' estimate-based framework is being applied to assess whether the stock may be undervalued.

Carter's, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Business Wire · 20 Aug 2026positive

Carter's, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. Future dividend declarations and record and payment dates will be determined by the Board based on business conditions and the company's financial performance.

Why it matters — The declaration of a quarterly dividend provides Carter's shareholders with a scheduled return on their investment and signals the company's ongoing cash distribution to investors.

Zacks Industry Outlook adidas, Steven, Wolverine, Carter's and Caleres

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article highlighting adidas, Steven, Wolverine, Carter's and Caleres. The piece includes Carter's among the companies featured in the industry outlook.

Why it matters — A Carter's watcher would care because the company's inclusion in a Zacks industry outlook signals analyst attention on the footwear and apparel sector in which Carter's operates.

Carter's Stock Surges 52% in a Year: Is It Time to Buy or Wait?

Zacks Investment Research · 19 Aug 2026positive

Carter's stock has surged 52% over the past year, reflecting stronger sales momentum and a consumer-led strategy, supported by digital investments and cost-savings initiatives.

Why it matters — A CRI watcher would care because the stock's strong rally signals improving sales traction and a strategy that appears to be supporting growth.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CRI stock

What is the CRI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Carter's, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $30 to $53. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CRI stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Carter's, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carter's, Inc. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CRI?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Carter's, Inc. ranks 93 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (96 of 100).

Will CRI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +16.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carter's, Inc. 93 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CRI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Carter's, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CRI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $30 to $53 over the next 12 months.

How has CRI stock performed over the past year?

Carter's, Inc. returned +45.7% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Carter's, Inc. do?

Carter's Inc. is a leading brand marketer of apparel and related products for young children.

What is the latest news on CRI?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Aug 2026): "Carter's (CRI) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock Now". Zacks reports that Carter's (CRI) has formed a hammer chart pattern after recent losses, indicating the stock may have found support. This pattern, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could signal a near-term trend reversal for the stock.

Company

About Carter's, Inc.

Carter's Inc. is a leading brand marketer of apparel and related products for young children. Its portfolio features well-known brands such as Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Little Planet, and Skip Hop, offering items like clothing, swimwear, playwear, bedding, and accessories designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The company operates through three primary segments: U.S. Retail, which encompasses company-operated stores and e-commerce websites; U.S. Wholesale, distributing products to major retailers; and International, serving markets outside the United States. Carter's Inc. focuses on providing high-quality, affordable essentials that prioritize comfort, safety, and style for growing children. Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it plays a key role in the consumer cyclical sector, particularly within the apparel retail industry, catering to parents and families seeking trusted, everyday children's wear through diverse sales channels.

CEO Ms. Sharon Price John · 15,400 employees · United States · https://www.carters.com