CRIConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Carter's, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +26.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 3 Oct 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 (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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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.9% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | $40 |
| 17 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 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 | — |
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Carter's, Inc. returned +11.4% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 65% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
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Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Carter's, Inc. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $1.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $2.9B. The latest quarter grew 5.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $90.6M, a 3.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.48.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $127.1M, after $50.3M of capital spending.
Carter's, Inc. spent $36.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 5.9×; forward P/E: 8.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.16%, paying out 19% of earnings.
Carter's, Inc. employs 15,400 people — $192K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research reports that Carter's (CRI) stock is trading at a discount, supported by improving retail, wholesale, and digital trends despite headwinds from consumer, promotional, and tariff pressures.
Why it matters — This signals that CRI's solid underlying growth in key sales channels could make its discounted valuation attractive to those monitoring the company.
Carter's, Inc. announced a partnership with clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy to launch The Childhood Confidence Project, a first-of-its-kind initiative providing parents with research-backed tools to help children build confidence and individuality.
Why it matters — A Carter's watcher would care because this partnership expands the company's brand engagement with parents beyond apparel, reinforcing its position as a trusted baby and young children's brand.
Zacks Research discusses whether investors are currently undervaluing Carter's (CRI), noting its focus on the Zacks Rank system which emphasizes earnings estimates and revisions, while also monitoring value, growth, and momentum trends to identify strong stocks.
Why it matters — CRI watchers would care because the item examines whether the company's stock may be undervalued based on earnings estimate trends and broader market metrics.
Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility is surging for Carter's (CRI) stock options, noting that investors should pay close attention to recent movements in the options market.
Why it matters — A CRI watcher would care because heightened options-market activity and rising implied volatility can signal increased uncertainty or changing expectations around the stock.
The article describes Carter's as attractive after a recent sell-off, citing roughly 9x earnings, positive same-store sales, a $132 million tariff refund, improved working capital, debt reduction, and its 3.3% dividend yield. It notes easing tariff headwinds, traction with Gen Z, and new CEO Sharon Price John as factors supporting a margin inflection in the second half.
Why it matters — A Carter's watcher would care because the piece highlights balance-sheet strengthening, tariff relief, and leadership changes that could influence the company's near-term margins and valuation.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Carter's, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $30 to $53. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Carter's, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carter's, Inc. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Oct 2026, Carter's, Inc. ranks 92 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +26.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carter's, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 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 +11.4% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Carter's Inc. is a consumer apparel company focused on designing, sourcing, and marketing branded clothing and related products for babies and young children.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 30 Sept 2026): "Carter's Stock Trading at a Discount: What's the Next Best Move?". Zacks Investment Research reports that Carter's (CRI) stock is trading at a discount, supported by improving retail, wholesale, and digital trends despite headwinds from consumer, promotional, and tariff pressures.
Carter's Inc. is a consumer apparel company focused on designing, sourcing, and marketing branded clothing and related products for babies and young children. Its portfolio includes Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Little Planet, Skip Hop, and other children’s brands that serve everyday wear, sleepwear, accessories, and giftable items. The company sells through a mix of U.S. retail stores, wholesale partners, and international channels, supported by an omnichannel presence that connects physical and digital shopping. Carter’s Inc. plays a significant role in the children’s apparel market by serving families, department stores, specialty retailers, and online consumers with products centered on comfort, practicality, and brand recognition. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Carter’s Inc. remains a leading name in infant and young children’s apparel.
CEO Ms. Sharon Price John · 15,400 employees · United States · https://www.carters.com
