| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 96 | 5.7x | 17.8x | Top tier | |
Growth | 33 | 5.2% | 7.1% | Bottom tier | |
Quality | 85 | 11.0% | 4.5% | Top tier | |
Safety | 69 | 1.6x | 2.6x | Top tier | |
Capital Return | 29 | 3.29% | 2.12% | Bottom tier | |
Momentum | 37 | 53.3% | 2.9% | Bottom tier | |
Sentiment | 68 | 4 | 3 | Top tier |
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The available financial data presents Carter's Inc. (CRI) as an NYSE-listed company with a market capitalization of $1.2 billion, but it does not include a reliable operational description of the company’s activities, revenue sources, or segment mix; therefore, the analysis is limited to verified financial results. In fiscal year 2025, Carter's reported revenue of $2.9 billion, gross profit of $1.3 billion, and net income of $91.8 million, with earnings per share of $2.53.
In Q2 of fiscal year 2026, revenue was $615.5 million, gross profit was $412.6 million, net income was $105.0 million, and earnings per share were $2.87. These figures equate to a gross margin of approximately 67.0% and a net income margin of approximately 17.1%, compared with a gross margin of approximately 43.2% and a net margin of approximately 2.1% in Q1 of fiscal year 2026, when revenue was $681.1 million and net income was $14.3 million.
In the latest twelve-month period within fiscal year 2026, Carter's reported revenue of $3.0 billion, gross profit of $1.4 billion, net income of $195.1 million, and earnings per share of approximately $5.48. Compared with an earlier twelve-month reading within fiscal year 2026, net income increased from $90.6 million to $195.1 million, while revenue moved from $2.9 billion to $3.0 billion; indicating that the improvement in profitability was substantially greater than sales growth.
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The average analyst price target is $40.33, between a low target of $38 and a high target of $42, with a consensus Buy rating. The average is approximately 9.2% below the 52-week range high of $44.44, but the absence of a usable price-to-earnings ratio and the substantial difference between the margins in Q1 and Q2 of fiscal year 2026 make earnings sustainability a critical factor in the valuation.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-09-02; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
Carter's revenue in Q2 of fiscal year 2026 was approximately $615.5 million, and gross profit was $412.6 million. The company reported net income of $105.0 million and earnings per share of $2.87. These results equate to a gross margin of approximately 67.0% and a net income margin of approximately 17.1%.
In the latest twelve-month period within fiscal year 2026, net income reached $195.1 million and earnings per share were approximately $5.48. These figures compare with an earlier reading of $90.6 million in net income and approximately $2.55 in earnings per share. Revenue, meanwhile, increased from $2.9 billion to $3.0 billion based on the rounded figures, meaning the improvement in earnings significantly outpaced sales growth.
Gross margin was approximately 43.2% in Q1 of fiscal year 2026, then increased to approximately 67.0% in Q2 of fiscal year 2026. During the same period, net income margin increased from approximately 2.1% to approximately 17.1%. This shift explains a significant portion of the jump in net income, but it makes the sustainability of the higher margins a key consideration when evaluating subsequent results.
The analyst consensus on CRI is rated Buy, and the average price target is $40.33. The target range extends from $38 at the low end to $42 at the high end. The average target is approximately 9.2% below the 52-week range high of $44.44, while the range low is $27.15.
Revenue declined from $681.1 million in Q1 of fiscal year 2026 to $615.5 million in Q2 of fiscal year 2026, a sequential decrease of approximately 9.6%. The substantial jump in gross margin from approximately 43.2% to approximately 67.0% also increases the importance of verifying the sustainability of the improvement. The 52-week range of $27.15 to $44.44 additionally indicates high market volatility.
The insider activity signal was classified as Neutral during the three-month period included in the data. No purchases or sales were recorded in the available count, with zero purchases and zero sales. The record lists the date of the latest transaction as August 12, 2026, without providing figures regarding its value or direction.
