CRIConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Carter's, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +7.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (95): 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 (41): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | $30 → $42 |
| 11 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Needham | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Sell | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 28 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 May 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Underweight | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
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Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Carter's (CRI) shares rose 3.60% over one week. The article discusses whether the stock might appeal to momentum investors.
Why it matters — A CRI watcher would note the share-price move and the article's focus on momentum-investing characteristics as factors that could influence near-term trading interest.
Carter's (CRI) shares have risen 19.4% over the past three months, supported by growth momentum. The company's second-quarter results beat estimates, driven by gains in retail, e-commerce and international operations, while tariffs remain a noted risk to margins.
Why it matters — A CRI watcher would care because the report highlights sustained growth across retail, e-commerce and international channels while flagging tariffs as a lingering margin concern.
Carter's reported Q2 momentum and raised its outlook, strengthening its recovery case. However, tariff uncertainty, pricing pressure, and consumer risks remain key concerns for the company ahead.
Why it matters — A CRI watcher would care because the improved outlook signals a strengthening recovery while lingering retail risks could affect the company's performance going forward.
Carter's second-quarter results beat estimates, helped by gains in retail, wholesale and productivity. However, the company's recovery outlook is clouded by tariff recovery issues and softer demand.
Why it matters — A CRI watcher would care because the earnings beat is tempered by concerns over tariff recovery and weakening demand that could weigh on the company's forward outlook.
Zacks Investment Research published an article discussing whether value investors should consider buying Carter's (CRI) stock. The piece outlines Zacks' focus on its Rank system, which relies on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also monitoring value, growth, and momentum trends.
Why it matters — Carter's watchers would care because the article highlights the valuation and earnings-estimate factors that investors may use to assess the stock.
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.
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. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Carter's, Inc. ranks 94 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 (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +7.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carter's, Inc. 94 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Carter's, Inc. returned +52.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Carter's Inc. is a leading brand marketer of apparel and related products for young children.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Aug 2026): "Carter's (CRI) Is Up 3.60% in One Week: What You Should Know". Carter's (CRI) shares rose 3.60% over one week. The article discusses whether the stock might appeal to momentum investors.
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