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Carter's, Inc (CRI) Fair Value & Analysis

Consumer Cyclical · US · Market cap $1.6B

CS Carter's, Inc logo Carter's, Inc CRI · US
Price$42.75
Fair Value$39.39
Upside-7.9%
Quality60/100
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Evidence: High Range $23.79 – $59.25

Fair value as of: Jun 24, 2026

From 25 valuation models · updated 8 days ago

Share price +2.1% over the past month.

Price vs Fair Value (12 months)

$46.02 $24.10 Fair Value $39.39 Jul 2025 Jul 2026

12‑month range $24.10 – $46.02 · fair‑value band $23.79 – $59.25 · the $42.75 price screens above the $39.39 fair value. As of Jun 24, 2026.

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Analysis

Carter's, Inc (CRI) currently trades at $42.75, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $39.39 — implying the stock looks roughly 7.9% overvalued today. We read business quality at 60/100 (solid quality), in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Bear case: priced above our estimate, the market already discounts strong expectations. Bull case: above-average quality can justify a premium — the entry price still matters most (evidence: high).

Over the trailing twelve months, Carter's, Inc generated revenue of $2.9B at a net margin of 3.1%. Revenue grew 8.1% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 10.2%. Net debt stands at $725M. Fundamentals as of Jun 24, 2026

Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) $2.9B
Revenue growth (YoY) +8.1%
Net margin 3.1%
Return on equity 10.2%
Free cash flow $68.6M FY2025
P/E ratio 17.1
More key figures
Operating margin 4.2%
EPS (TTM) $2.49
Dividend yield 2.4%
EPS growth (YoY) -9.3%
Net debt $725M FY2025

Figures from reported company fundamentals (EODHD) · as of Jun 24, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

About the company

Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The company's products include babies and young children's products, such as bodysuits, layette essentials, sleep and play, pants, tops and t-shirts, multipiece sets, dresses, and sleepwear; and playclothes, such as denim jeans, overalls, core bottoms, knit tops, t-shirts, and layering pieces. It also provides products for playtime, travel, mealtime, bath time, and home gear, as well as kid's and diaper bags, as well as range of licensed sports and character t-shirts. In addition, the company offers sleepwear, swimwear, outerwear, bedding, accessories, and toys; and toddler apparel and accessories. It sells its products through its retail stores, websites, and mobile app, as well as its wholesale distribution; and distributes its products to wholesale …

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

Carter's, Inc reported revenue of $2.9B in FY2025 versus $3.5B in FY2021, a compound −4.5%/yr. Reported net income was $91.8M in FY2025, compounding −27.9%/yr from FY2021.

Revenue −4.5%/yr
FY21 $3.5B
FY22 $3.2B
FY23 $2.9B
FY24 $2.8B
FY25 $2.9B
Net income −27.9%/yr
FY21 $340M
FY22 $250M
FY23 $233M
FY24 $186M
FY25 $91.8M

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carter's, Inc (CRI) undervalued?
As of Jun 24, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $39.39 versus a price of $42.75 — about −8% (overvalued). Model-based estimate, not financial advice.
What is the fair value of CRI?
Our model-based fair value for Carter's, Inc is $39.39 (as of Jun 24, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is $42.75.
What is the quality score of CRI?
Carter's, Inc has a Quality Score of 60/100, measuring profitability, growth and balance-sheet strength from non-valuation factors.
What is the revenue of Carter's, Inc (CRI)?
Carter's, Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $2.9B (latest available figure, as of Jun 24, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of CRI?
The net profit margin of Carter's, Inc is about 3.1%, meaning it keeps roughly 3.1% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.
Does Carter's, Inc pay a dividend?
Carter's, Inc currently shows a dividend yield of about 2.42% relative to its recent price (as of Jun 24, 2026).

How we calculate Fair Value

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