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Carter's, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $1.4B · Avg Vol: $35M/d

79
StockRank
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Q
49
V
53
M
71
P/E (TTM)
15.3x
ROE
10.2%
D/E
1.3x
Dividend %
2.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer of baby and young children's apparel in the United States, owning well-known brands like Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and Skip Hop. The company benefits from strong brand equity, a broad distribution network across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels, and a deep understanding of its target demographic. Its dominant market position is built on product quality, design, and affordability, making it a household name for children's wear.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.2B2.9B2.8B2.9B-3.4%2.9B3.0B3.1B1.8%
EPS6.346.245.122.53-26.4%2.462.382.661.7%
Shares37.7M36.6M36.0M36.4M-3.4%36.9M
Debt1.2B1.1B1.1B1.2B0.9%1.2B
Equity796.4M845.3M854.6M925.0M5.1%
Op CF88.4M529.1M298.8M122.3M11.5%177.4M
Inv CF-40.4M-59.9M-56.2M-53.7M
Fin CF-819.3M-332.6M-174.8M2.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-9.4%
37.4438.9240.3941.8743.35Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$38.75
RSI (14)
46.1
52W High
$44.28
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
49
ROIC
7.2%45.8
ROE
10.2%60.1
GP/Assets
51.4%80.7
Op. Margin
4.2%37.7
FCF/Assets
3.7%48.4
Piotroski
413.9
Int. Cover
4.3x36.0
D/E Ratio
1.29x19.3
Current Ratio
2.79x82.1
Value
53
P/E (TTM)
15.3x57.1
EV/EBITDA
10.5x46.0
P/FCF
15.0x54.3
P/B
1.5x51.0
P/S
0.5x72.8
Div Yield
2.6%46.1
Momentum
71
52W High %
88%73.3
RS 6M
2%79.0
SMA 50/200
1.12x84.8
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%86.4
EPS Rev 12W
+2.0%79.8
EPS Improve
+49%52.6
Q Growth
-8%34.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E (Forward)
10.3x
Gross Margin
44.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CRI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CRICarter's, Inc.(you)$1.4B79BUY
BKEThe Buckle, Inc.$2.2B83STRONG BUY
ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.$4.2B85STRONG BUY
GCOGenesco Inc.$396M83STRONG BUY
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$6.0B78BUY
CTRNCiti Trends, Inc.$524M69BUY
SHOEShoe Station Group Inc.$395M74BUY
CALCaleres, Inc.$396M68BUY
AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc.$2.8B54HOLD
GAPThe Gap, Inc.$6.8B86STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) — Stock Score Summary

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer of baby and young children's apparel in the United States, owning well-known brands like Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and Skip Hop. The company benefits from strong brand equity, a broad distribution network across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels, and a deep understanding of its target demographic. Its dominant market position is built on product quality, design, and affordability, making it a household name for children's wear.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.75
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (TTM)15.32
P/E (Forward)10.31
Price/Book1.50
Return on Equity10.2%
Return on Invested Capital7.2%
Debt/Equity1.29x
Gross Margin44.7%
Operating Margin4.2%
Revenue Growth8.1%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$95M

Carter's, Inc. operates in the Apparel Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter's, Inc.’s (CRI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (53), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Carter's, Inc. have an economic moat?
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Carter's, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Carter's, Inc. in?
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel Retail industry (United States).