Carters Inc (CRI) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Carters Inc (CRI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Carters Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Carters Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.17B. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 11 Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CRI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How CRI ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Carters Inc (CRI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.17B | 8/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 5.99x | 6/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.14x | 6/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.58% | 1/5 |
| EPS | $5.39 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $27.98 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $81.17 | – |
| FCF/Share | $7.98 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.0% | 2/6 |
| ROA | 7.1% | 3/7 |
| ROIC | 13.2% | 3/8 |
| Gross Margin | 55.5% | 4/9 |
| Operating Margin | 9.5% | 4/8 |
| Net Margin | 6.5% | 3/7 |
| EBT Margin | 8.3% | 4/9 |
| Tax Rate | 21.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47x | 6/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.50x | 5/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.66x | 3/8 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.66x | 3/8 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.4x | 4/8 |
| Working Capital | $876M | 5/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $333M | 3/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $293M | 4/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$40M | 7/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 67.5% | 3/6 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 108.8% | 3/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 9.8% | 3/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.3% | 7/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.09x | 6/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 17.4x | 4/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.3x | 4/9 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 16.7x | 4/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 21 days | 6/9 |
| Days Inventory | 159 days | 6/9 |
| Payables Period | 89 days | 5/9 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 91 days | 7/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.98B | 3/9 |
| Operating Income | $282M | 2/8 |
| Net Income | $195M | 2/7 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.18B | 3/9 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.33B | 4/9 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.37 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 62.5% | 2/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 37M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.47B | 53.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $654M | 23.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $172M | 6.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $578M | 21.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.71B | 62.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $273M | 10.0% of assets |
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Carters Inc (CRI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Carters Inc (Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CRI Carters Inc | ▼ | $1.17B |
| AS Amer Sports, Inc. | ▶ | $16.28B |
| GIL Gildan Activewear Inc. | ▼ | $7.74B |
| LEVI Levi Strauss & Co | ▼ | $7.50B |
| FIGS Figs, Inc. | ▲ | $2.99B |
| COLM Columbia Sportswear Co | ▶ | $2.92B |
| UA Under Armour, Inc. | ▶ | $2.04B |
| GIII G Iii Apparel Group Ltd /De/ | ▶ | $1.18B |
| SGC Superior Group Of Companies, Inc. | ▶ | $208M |
| JRSH Jerash Holdings (Us), Inc. | ▲ | $78M |
| PMNT Perfect Moment Ltd. | ▼ | $5M |
| GOOS Canada Goose Holdings Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| LANV Lanvin Group Holdings Ltd | ▼ | N/A |
| ZGN Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. | ▲ | N/A |
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Carters Inc (CRI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Carters Inc (CRI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Carters Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Carters Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CRI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Carters Inc forecasts updated?
Carters Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Carters Inc's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, CRI included, share the SEC industry code Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl. The largest are: Amer Sports, Inc. (AS), Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL), Levi Strauss & Co (LEVI), Figs, Inc. (FIGS), Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM), Under Armour, Inc. (UA).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.