- ISIN
- US1462291097
- CUSIP
- 146229109
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel Retail
- IPO Date
- Oct 24, 2003
Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.41
- PE Ratio
- 12.19
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $2.95B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $1.32B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $189.38M
- Year Range
- $23.38 - $44.44
- Target Price
- $37.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 3.65%
- ROE (TTM)
- 9.76%
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Performance
CRI Performance Chart
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is up 30.0% since the beginning of the year. At $42 per share, CRI is trading 6.5% below its 52-week high of $44. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CRI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $489.
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Returns By Period
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has returned 29.99% so far this year and 39.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CRI has returned -6.18% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Carter's, Inc.
- 1D
- -2.28%
- 1M
- 12.41%
- YTD
- 29.99%
- 6M
- 31.53%
- 1Y
- 39.40%
- 3Y*
- -10.11%
- 5Y*
- -13.32%
- 10Y*
- -6.18%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
CRI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 24, 2003, CRI's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2010 with a return of +27.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -27.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, CRI closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 27, 2008 at -24.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.72% | -3.06% | 7.36% | 1.01% | 7.56% | 7.72% | 29.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.50% | -23.46% | 1.05% | -19.19% | -5.08% | -3.18% | -19.55% | 18.94% | -1.19% | 11.27% | 2.47% | 1.63% | -37.39% |
| 2024 | 1.00% | 7.02% | 5.62% | -19.21% | 1.21% | -9.40% | -2.29% | 10.13% | -1.40% | -15.82% | 1.26% | -0.70% | -24.04% |
| 2023 | 11.74% | -9.57% | -3.64% | -2.99% | -9.82% | 16.78% | 3.32% | -3.55% | -3.38% | -2.88% | 2.67% | 9.83% | 4.88% |
| 2022 | -8.00% | 3.82% | -4.09% | -8.42% | -7.65% | -8.53% | 15.61% | -9.36% | -10.36% | 3.57% | 8.70% | 2.15% | -23.45% |
| 2021 | -6.41% | -5.19% | 6.54% | 22.33% | -5.66% | 0.91% | -5.26% | 5.15% | -5.02% | 1.32% | 3.14% | 0.19% | 9.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
Carter's, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 3.74%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 24, 2003.
- This stock participated in 91.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.74%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.24
- Upside Capture
- 83.40%
- Downside Capture
- 91.94%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CRI ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CRI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.53 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 2.78 | -1.48 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.84 | 12.44 | -9.60 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Carter's, Inc. provided a 2.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.00 | $1.55 | $3.20 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $1.40 | $0.60 | $2.00 | $1.80 | $1.48 | $1.32 | $0.88 |
Dividend yield | 2.41% | 4.78% | 5.91% | 4.01% | 4.02% | 1.38% | 0.64% | 1.83% | 2.21% | 1.26% | 1.53% | 0.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Carter's, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.50 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $1.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $3.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $3.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $3.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Carter's, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.41%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Carter's, Inc. has a payout ratio of 40.38%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Carter's, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Carter's, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Carter's, Inc. was 76.09%, occurring on Aug 1, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Carter's, Inc. drawdown is 56.62%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 bear market2025 | -76.09%Aug 2025 | 7y 5mo | — | 8y 3moFeb 2018 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.97%Jul 2008 | 2y 4mo | 3y 3mo | 5y 7moMar 2006 - Oct 2011 |
2017 bear market2017 | -29.25%Feb 2017 | 6mo 15d | 9mo 24d | 1y 4moJul 2016 - Nov 2017 |
2015 bear market2015 | -22.68%Nov 2015 | 3mo 27d | 7mo 24d | 11mo 21dJul 2015 - Jul 2016 |
2004 bear market2004 | -20.11%Sep 2004 | 3mo 28d | 1mo 6d | 5mo 4dMay 2004 - Oct 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CRI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -76.09% | -56.78% | -19.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -30.30% | -9.10% | -21.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -71.26% | -18.90% | -52.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -74.61% | -25.43% | -49.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -76.09% | -33.92% | -42.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -56.62% | -1.80% | -54.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.12% | -10.71% | -11.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 13.93% | 2.03% | +11.90% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Carter's, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Carter's, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CRI, comparing it with other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. Currently, CRI has a P/E ratio of 12.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CRI relative to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. Currently, CRI has a P/S ratio of 0.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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