CRI
Carter’s Inc
NYSE: CRI · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL
$32.73
+0.10% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$1.42B
P/E ratio
15.50
P/S ratio
0.48x
EPS (TTM)
$2.49
Dividend yield
2.49%
52W range
$23 – $44
Volume
1.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
50
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D6.5
Quality
B5.0
Profitability
C+7.3
Valuation
B+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.5
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$40.67
+24.26%
12-Month target
$36.34
+11.03%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$59.72
Margin of safety
+36.67%
0 Strong Buy2 Buy3 Hold1 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ 36.67% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at 3.07%
- Negative free cash flow $-543000.00
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.21B | $2.95B | $2.84B | $2.90B | $2.95B |
| Net income | $250.04M | $232.50M | $185.51M | $91.80M | $14.34M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.49 |
| Free cash flow | $48.00M | $469.27M | $242.62M | $68.63M | $-543000.00 |
| Profit margin | 7.78% | 7.89% | 6.52% | 3.17% | 3.07% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Carter’s Inc trades at $32.73. representing a P/E of 15.50x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 50/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.52, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $2.95B. with profit margins at 3.07%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $59.72.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carter’s Inc's stock price?
Carter’s Inc (CRI) trades at $32.73, on a P/E of 15.5x and a P/S of 0.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Carter’s Inc overvalued?
Carter’s Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 50/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $59.72 versus the $32.73 price, a 36.7% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Carter’s Inc (CRI)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $40.67, about 24.3% above the current $32.73. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Carter’s Inc (CRI)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $59.72, a +36.7% margin of safety versus today's $32.73. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Carter’s Inc's revenue?
Carter’s Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.95B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Carter’s Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.52, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryAPPAREL RETAIL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.48x
ROE9.76%
Beta0.85
50D MA$35.99
200D MA$33.35
Shares out0.04B
Float0.04B
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Avg volume1.1M
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