Carter's (CRI) stock
CRI's Quality Score fell 3 points on Tue, Nov 10, to 4. Trading went back to normal after a busy day (3 chart checks stopped).
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Key facts on CRI
| Since its Nov 2021 high | Down 68% |
| Latest filing | 8-K, Oct 30 |
CRI in the news
CRI catalysts
After its last 4 reports it closed -3.0% on average, higher 2 of 4 times.
Why CRI scores 4
Below Averagefor quality, not price, 3 of 14 chart checks firingWhat the Quality Score means
- +3Chart checks 3 of 14 firing right now, one point each
- −2Long-term trend below a falling 200-day average, down over two years
- Profit adds
- Growth adds
How CRI ranks in Apparel
CRI is #6 of 12 by Quality Score.
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| 6 |
When does CRI report earnings, and what happens after?
Expected to report Wed Mar 3, before the open (in 113 days).
What an earnings report is: every 3 months, a company tells everyone how much it sold and earned. We read the figures, the outlook, and how the stock moved after.
What CRI reported on Oct 30, 2026
The quarter
Sales of $752.5M, 1% less than a year ago.
“Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP measure) increased $17.6 million, or 44.6% to $56.9 million, compared to $39.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, principally due to higher realized pricing and benefits from productivity initiatives, which more than offset increased marketing investments and general cost inflation.”
Where the sales came from
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | $363M | $305M | $362M |
Each quarter's sales and their share of its total. Figures as filed (SEC filing, Oct 30)
The outlook
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Net sales | $2.91B to $2.93B |
In the company's words
“Our solid third quarter performance is currently expected to contribute to another year of growth in net sales, U.S. Retail comparable sales, and operating profit for fiscal 2026, even as we moderate our revenue outlook to reflect the continued pressure on our consumers from the ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty”
From its results filing (SEC filing · Oct 30)
The numbers
- $1.2B
- today
- $3B
- up 5% on the year
- $320M
- last 12 months
Sales fell 0.8% a year over 5 years, fiscal 2020 to 2025.
Pays $1.00 a share a year.
Close after the report, last 4
| Reported | Gap | Reaction | 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.9% | -5.5% | -2.2% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | +0.8% | +2.1% | +6.6% |
| May 6, 2026 | +4.3% | +11.7% | -0.1% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -13.4% | -20.3% | -16.2% |
CRI sales and profit by year
Sales grew in three of the last seven years, to $2.9B in 2025. It made a profit in each of the eight years.
CRI has 3 of 14 chart checks firing
CRI RSI today: 56.6, above its 50-day, below its 200-day
RSI 56.6, MACD above signal, above its 50-day, below its 200-day. Not scored.
The deep dive on CRI
- What it does and how it makes moneyAnnual report, filed Feb 27, 2026
- Where it stands
- What changed in its filingsSEC filing · Feb 27, 2026, against the one of Feb 25, 2025SEC filing · Feb 27, 2026
- Who holds and trades it
Is CRI's dividend covered? What its financials say
Its dividends come to 11% of its free cash flow.
| Dividend | $1.00 a share a year |
| Paid out | About $36.7M a year |
| Free cash flow | $320M |
CRI's officers and directors
Officers and directors with a Form 4 in the last 12 months.
Which ETFs hold CRI?
In ETFs: CRI is under 0.1% of VTI, the most of the 24 funds Breakaway covers, by their holdings as filed for Jun 30, 2026.
About Carter's
Carter's Inc makes apparel for babies and children under brand names including Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh. It sells its products through a multi-channel business model, which includes retail stores, eCommerce, and wholesale sales channels, as well as retail omnichannel capabilities in the United States and Canada, which enables it to reach a broad range of consumers around the world. The company operates in three segments; U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The majority of revenue is derived from U.S. Wholesale segment. The company predominantly sources products through contract manufacturers in Asia. It has multiple distribution centers in the U.S., in addition to distribution centers in Canada and Asia that serve international customers.
What Carter's says it competes with
“The baby and young children’s apparel and accessories market is highly competitive.”
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What does CRI's Quality Score say?
CRI scores 4 today, which Breakaway calls Below Average. It is #6 of 12 in Apparel & Other Finished Products of Fabrics & Similar Material by Quality Score, with 3 of 14 chart checks firing. Breakaway does not say whether to buy any stock: the score does not know your situation, and it is not a recommendation to buy or sell anything. Please do your own research.
What is CRI's Quality Score?
CRI scores 4 today, which Breakaway calls Below Average (0 to 5). That is #6 of 12 in Apparel & Other Finished Products of Fabrics & Similar Material by Quality Score. The score adds up the chart checks, the trend, the company's filed sales, its profits, the news, insider trades, and Congress trades. The section above lists the lines behind CRI's 4.
When does CRI report earnings?
Expected to report Wed Mar 3, before the open, a date Breakaway expects from the company's usual timing; the company has not confirmed it. CRI closed higher after 2 of its last 4 reports. Past behavior, not a forecast.
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