FY2025 EPS Estimates for Carter’s Raised by Zacks Research

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research upped their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Carter’s in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the textile maker will post earnings per share of $3.24 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $3.16. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Carter’s’ current full-year earnings is $5.15 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Carter’s’ Q4 2025 earnings at $1.67 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.52 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.18 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.33 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.68 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.19 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $1.35 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Carter’s from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Carter’s in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Citigroup raised shares of Carter’s from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $34.00 to $50.00 in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays increased their price target on Carter’s from $23.00 to $26.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Carter’s from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $32.60.

Carter’s Price Performance

Shares of CRI stock opened at $40.15 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $34.84 and a 200 day moving average price of $31.35. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 2.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58. The firm has a market cap of $1.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.25 and a beta of 1.06. Carter’s has a 12 month low of $23.38 and a 12 month high of $54.58.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Carter’s

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. RWWM Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Carter’s by 86.1% during the 2nd quarter. RWWM Inc. now owns 4,075,791 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $122,804,000 after purchasing an additional 1,885,309 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Carter’s by 113.7% during the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,564,457 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $77,267,000 after buying an additional 1,364,698 shares during the period. Rubric Capital Management LP bought a new position in Carter’s in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $14,918,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH boosted its holdings in shares of Carter’s by 43.7% in the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 1,201,996 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $33,920,000 after buying an additional 365,501 shares during the period. Finally, Quantinno Capital Management LP increased its position in shares of Carter’s by 1,679.7% during the second quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 370,791 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $11,172,000 after acquiring an additional 349,957 shares in the last quarter.

Carter’s Company Profile

Carter’s, Inc (NYSE: CRI) is a leading designer and marketer of infant and young children’s apparel in North America. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company’s core business focuses on creating clothing and accessories for babies and children, including bodysuits, sleepwear, layette, outerwear and accessories that blend comfort, safety and style. Carter’s flagship brand is complemented by its OshKosh B’gosh line, which offers heritage-inspired designs and durable fabrics for toddlers and young kids.

The company distributes its products through a diversified platform that includes wholesale partnerships with major department stores and mass merchandisers, direct‐to‐consumer e-commerce sites, and an extensive network of company-operated retail stores.