Carters Inc (CRI) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Carters Inc (CRI) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, CRI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Carters Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.15B. It ranks number 9 by market capitalization among the 14 Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For CRI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 32.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How CRI ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Carters Inc (CRI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.15B | 9/14 |
| P/E Ratio | 5.84x | 9/11 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.12x | 6/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.70% | 1/5 |
| EPS | $5.39 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $27.98 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $81.17 | – |
| FCF/Share | $7.98 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.0% | 4/9 |
| ROA | 7.1% | 6/10 |
| ROIC | 13.2% | 6/11 |
| Gross Margin | 55.5% | 7/13 |
| Operating Margin | 9.5% | 7/12 |
| Net Margin | 6.5% | 5/10 |
| EBT Margin | 8.3% | 6/13 |
| Tax Rate | 21.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47x | 6/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.50x | 5/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.66x | 4/10 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.66x | 5/11 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.4x | 4/8 |
| Working Capital | $876M | 7/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $333M | 7/13 |
| Free Cash Flow | $293M | 8/13 |
| Capital Spending | -$40M | 7/13 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 67.5% | 3/9 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 108.8% | 3/10 |
| FCF/Sales | 9.8% | 6/13 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.3% | 11/13 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.09x | 9/12 |
| Receivables Turnover | 17.4x | 5/10 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.3x | 7/12 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 16.7x | 5/12 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 21 days | 6/10 |
| Days Inventory | 159 days | 6/12 |
| Payables Period | 89 days | 5/11 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 91 days | 7/10 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.98B | 7/13 |
| Operating Income | $282M | 6/12 |
| Net Income | $195M | 5/10 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.18B | 7/13 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.33B | 7/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CRI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.37 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 62.5% | 2/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 37M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 43.6% | 4/7 |
| EPS Growth | 61.9% | 4/10 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.47B | 53.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $654M | 23.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $172M | 6.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $578M | 21.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.71B | 62.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $273M | 10.0% of assets |
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Carters Inc (CRI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Carters Inc (Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CRI Carters Inc | ▶ | $1.15B |
| AS Amer Sports, Inc. | ▼ | $16.65B |
| LEVI Levi Strauss & Co | ▼ | $7.87B |
| GIL Gildan Activewear Inc. | ▼ | $7.58B |
| ZGN Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. | ▶ | $3.35B |
| FIGS Figs, Inc. | ▲ | $3.18B |
| COLM Columbia Sportswear Co | ▼ | $3.08B |
| UA Under Armour, Inc. | ▶ | $1.99B |
| GIII G Iii Apparel Group Ltd /De/ | ▼ | $1.22B |
| GOOS Canada Goose Holdings Inc. | ▼ | $786M |
| SGC Superior Group Of Companies, Inc. | ▼ | $215M |
| LANV Lanvin Group Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $109M |
| JRSH Jerash Holdings (Us), Inc. | ▶ | $78M |
| PMNT Perfect Moment Ltd. | ▼ | $5M |
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Carters Inc (CRI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Carters Inc (CRI) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, CRI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Carters Inc stock predictions?
For CRI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 32.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Carters Inc forecasts updated?
Carters Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Carters Inc's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, CRI included, share the SEC industry code Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl. The largest are: Amer Sports, Inc. (AS), Levi Strauss & Co (LEVI), Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL), Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (ZGN), Figs, Inc. (FIGS), Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.