CRIConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Carter's, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $39 — +24.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. 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 (46): 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 +24.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $41 → $38 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $42 → $30 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 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 | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
CRI appears in the Radar 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 27 Oct 2026, Carter's, Inc. returned −1.9% against +13.5% 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 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 87% 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: 6.1×; forward P/E: 9.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.07%, paying out 19% of earnings.
Carter's, Inc. employs 15,400 people — $192K of revenue per employee.
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Carter’s will report its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, October 30, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss results and provide a business update.
Why it matters — CRI watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company’s quarterly results and business update.
The article warns that five popular income stocks may carry risks beneath their high dividend yields, including potential principal erosion and dividend cuts.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention Carter’s, so it offers no company-specific information for CRI watchers.
Carter’s is relying on brand strength, digital expansion, and customer loyalty to support growth. Margin pressures and retail competition remain challenges.
Why it matters — CRI watchers may care because the growth efforts are balanced by ongoing pressure on margins and competition.
Zacks Investment Research compares Carter’s and Nike as potential undervalued stocks in the Shoes and Retail Apparel sector. The excerpt poses which company may be the better value option but provides no conclusion.
Why it matters — CRI watchers may be interested in how the company is being compared with Nike on value, though the excerpt does not state which stock ranks better.
Zacks describes its approach to identifying stocks, emphasizing earnings estimates and estimate revisions through its Zacks Rank system, while also monitoring value, growth, and momentum trends. The excerpt poses whether Carter’s is a stock for value investors but gives no specific assessment of CRI.
Why it matters — CRI watchers can note the article's focus on earnings-estimate revisions and investing trends, but the excerpt does not state a conclusion about Carter’s.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Carter's, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $39, with estimates ranging from $30 to $50. 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. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 26 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 26 Oct 2026, Carter's, Inc. ranks 85 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 +24.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carter's, Inc. 85 out of 100 as at 26 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 $50 over the next 12 months.
Carter's, Inc. returned -1.9% over the 12 months to 27 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 (Business Wire, 26 Oct 2026): "Carter's, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results on Friday, October 30, 2026". Carter’s will report its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, October 30, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss results and provide a business update.
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
