CRI
CARTERS INC
$42.79
+2.91%
$1.6B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.6B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (14%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$930.5M
Inst. Activity21 buys / 7 sells
Reddit Sentiment33° Cool
SEC Reports4
Exchange NYSE·Sector Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl·Inc. DE·CIK 0001060822·Prev Close $41.58
Recent Activity
Jun 5, 2026
Insider
Eagle Jevin was granted 12.066 shares
Director
May 14, 2026
Insider
Westenberger Richard F. was granted 4,710 shares
Interim CEO & PRES., CFO & COO
May 14, 2026
Insider
Robinson Antonio was granted 4,444 shares
Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec
May 6, 2026
SEC
Carters reported Q1 2026 net sales of $681.1M (+8.1% YoY), beating the $660.8M consensus, but GAAP diluted EPS of $0.39
8-K — Impact 7/10
May 1, 2026
SEC
Carters Inc. announced the appointment of Sharon Price John as CEO, effective June 15, 2026, succeeding Douglas Palladin
8-K — Impact 5/10
Apr 1, 2026
SEC
Carter's Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 annual meeting. The filing is routine and contai
DEFA14A — Impact 2/10
Inst.
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP — ADD
1,765,205 shares ($63.1M)
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — TRIM
1,230,603 shares ($44.0M)
Price Targets
$40.67
-5.0% upside
Hold
Current $42.79
Low $30.00
Median $40.50
High $53.00
6 analysts
$30.00
$53.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
0Buy
5Hold
6Sell
1Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Underweight → Underweight |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Needham | INITIATE | Hold |
| Feb 19, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Citigroup | UPGRADE | Neutral → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.06 ▲ +141.0% | $0.02 — $0.10 | -63% YoY | 7 |
| Next Q | $0.85 ▼ -6.5% | $0.70 — $1.08 | 15% YoY | 6 |
| Current FY | $3.22 ▲ +5.4% | $3.00 — $3.63 | -7% YoY | 7 |
| Next FY | $3.61 ▲ +1.4% | $3.25 — $4.13 | 12% YoY | 7 |
Latest Reports
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $195.8M | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $91.3M | — |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | $65.1M | ADD |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $63.1M | ADD |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $54.8M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Eagle Jevin | A | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Westenberger Richard | A | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | A | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | RAUCH STACEY | A | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Anderson Rochester | A | $0.00 |
Reddit Sentiment
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50 institutional holders with $930.5M total value (26,028,924 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, Allianz. Net buying activity: 21 institutions added/increased vs 7 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5,475,209 | $195.8M | 21.0% | — |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,553,717 | $91.3M | 9.8% | — |
| 3 | Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 1,820,289 | $65.1M | 7.0% | ADD +28.4% |
| 4 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1,765,205 | $63.1M | 6.8% | ADD +36.6% |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,531,831 | $54.8M | 5.9% | — |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 1,509,381 | $54.0M | 5.8% | — |
| 7 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1,230,603 | $44.0M | 4.7% | TRIM -30.2% |
| 8 | BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | 1,067,583 | $38.2M | 4.1% | DOUBLED +157.4% |
| 9 | MARSHALL WACE, LLP | 1,061,468 | $38.0M | 4.1% | DOUBLED +194.7% |
| 10 | Rubric Capital Management LP | 1,018,853 | $36.4M | 3.9% | DOUBLED +121.5% |
| 11 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 941,165 | $33.7M | 3.6% | — |
| 12 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 622,022 | $22.2M | 2.4% | ADD +35.9% |
| 13 | D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | 584,624 | $20.9M | 2.2% | — |
| 14 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 577,399 | $20.6M | 2.2% | ADD +48.4% |
| 15 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 552,675 | $19.8M | 2.1% | TRIM -65.4% |
| 16 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 551,284 | $19.7M | 2.1% | — |
| 17 | ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | 328,873 | $11.8M | 1.3% | ADD +34.6% |
| 18 | Jain Global LLC | 271,445 | $9.7M | 1.0% | — |
| 19 | Invesco Ltd. | 239,117 | $8.6M | 0.9% | — |
| 20 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 235,198 | $8.4M | 0.9% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | ADD | 1,292,419 | 1,765,205 | +36.6% | $63.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 1,762,036 | 1,230,603 | -30.2% | $44.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | DOUBLED | 414,711 | 1,067,583 | +157.4% | $38.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | DOUBLED | 360,178 | 1,061,468 | +194.7% | $38.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Rubric Capital Management LP | DOUBLED | 460,000 | 1,018,853 | +121.5% | $36.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | ADD | 457,764 | 622,022 | +35.9% | $22.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | TRIM | 1,597,901 | 552,675 | -65.4% | $19.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | ADD | 244,360 | 328,873 | +34.6% | $11.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 131,603 | 228,618 | +73.7% | $8.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | DOUBLED | 63,129 | 147,501 | +133.7% | $5.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 233,432 | 83,022 | -64.4% | $3.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH | ADD | 41,592 | 52,592 | +26.4% | $1.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Verition Fund Management LLC | TRIM | 68,279 | 35,385 | -48.2% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | ADD | 16,501 | 28,645 | +73.6% | $1.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Vident Advisory, LLC | ADD | 20,773 | 26,678 | +28.4% | $954.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. | NEAR_EXIT | 274,983 | 24,508 | -91.1% | $876.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| Horizon Investments, LLC | DOUBLED | 104 | 20,898 | +19994.2% | $747.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC | ADD | 13,501 | 20,590 | +52.5% | $736.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| Amundi | ADD | 10,160 | 14,807 | +45.7% | $529.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE | ADD | 10,610 | 14,313 | +34.9% | $511.8K | 2026-Q1 |
| QRG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | TRIM | 25,066 | 12,923 | -48.4% | $462.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| STATE OF WISCONSIN INVESTMENT BOARD | ADD | 7,529 | 10,440 | +38.7% | $373.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 263 | 8,153 | +3000.0% | $291.6K | 2026-Q1 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | TRIM | 11,089 | 6,200 | -44.1% | $221.7K | 2026-Q1 |
| NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT CO LTD | DOUBLED | 430 | 1,270 | +195.3% | $45.4K | 2026-Q1 |
17 unique insiders with 37 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Eagle Jevin | Director | AWARD | 12.066 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | Interim CEO & PRES., CFO & COO | AWARD | 4,710 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | AWARD | 4,444 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | RAUCH STACEY | Director | AWARD | 4,266 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Anderson Rochester Jr. | Director | AWARD | 4,266 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | PRICE GRETCHEN W | Director | AWARD | 4,266 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Eagle Jevin | Director | AWARD | 4,266 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Stahl Stephanie | Director | AWARD | 4,266 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Black Jeffrey Harry | Director | AWARD | 4,266 | — | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Hipp Mark | Director | AWARD | 4,266 | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Palladini Douglas C | CEO & President | TAX W/H | 10,957 | $35.91 | $393.5K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | TAX W/H | 543 | $35.59 | $19.3K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | TAX W/H | 1,085 | $35.59 | $38.6K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Borenstein Hali | Director | AWARD | 13.268 | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Eagle Jevin | Director | AWARD | 13.268 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Palladini Douglas C | CEO & President | AWARD | 62,947 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Scanlon Emily DeHaven Evert | Chief Strategy Officer | AWARD | 7,440 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | TAX W/H | 891 | $34.95 | $31.1K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | TAX W/H | 613 | $34.95 | $21.4K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | TAX W/H | 891 | $34.95 | $31.1K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | TAX W/H | 1,726 | $34.95 | $60.3K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Peterson Allison | Chf. Retail & Digital Ofc. | AWARD | 7,440 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Crockett Sarah | Chief Marketing Officer | AWARD | 7,440 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Tichiaz David B Jr. | Chief Brand Officer | AWARD | 26,040 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | TAX W/H | 1,020 | $33.55 | $34.2K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | TAX W/H | 442 | $33.55 | $14.8K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | TAX W/H | 374 | $33.55 | $12.5K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | TAX W/H | 442 | $33.55 | $14.8K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | TAX W/H | 1,166 | $33.55 | $39.1K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | TAX W/H | 602 | $33.55 | $20.2K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | TAX W/H | 414 | $33.55 | $13.9K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | TAX W/H | 602 | $33.55 | $20.2K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | TAX W/H | 3,948 | $42.07 | $166.1K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | TAX W/H | 1,448 | $42.07 | $60.9K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | TAX W/H | 1,711 | $42.07 | $72.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Peterson Allison | Chf. Retail & Digital Ofc. | TAX W/H | 1,711 | $42.07 | $72.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | TAX W/H | 1,974 | $42.07 | $83.0K |
4 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 2 bearish, 1 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 5.3/10.
BEARISH
8-K
7/10
Carters reported Q1 2026 net sales of $681.1M (+8.1% YoY), beating the $660.8M consensus, but GAAP d
May 6, 2026
MIXED
8-K
5/10
Carters Inc. announced the appointment of Sharon Price John as CEO, effective June 15, 2026, succeed
May 1, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
Carter's Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 annual meeting. The filing i
Apr 1, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
7/10
Carter's Inc. reported mixed fiscal year 2025 results with 2% revenue growth to $2.898 billion, but
Feb 27, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Sell (14% buy). Based on 14 analysts: 2 strong buy, 0 buy, 5 hold, 6 sell, 1 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$40.67 mean target
-5.0% upside
Hold (3.00)
$30.00 Low
$53.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $42.79 |
| Target Low | $30.00 |
| Target Mean | $40.67 |
| Target Median | $40.50 |
| Target High | $53.00 |
| # Analysts | 6 |
| Recommendation | Hold (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.06 | $0.02 | $0.10 | -63.2% | +141.0% | 6↑ 0↓ | $0.6B | 3.8% | 7 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.85 | $0.70 | $1.08 | 14.9% | -6.5% | 2↑ 4↓ | $0.8B | 5.5% | 6 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$3.22 | $3.00 | $3.63 | -7.1% | +5.4% | 7↑ 0↓ | $3.0B | 4.4% | 7 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$3.61 | $3.25 | $4.13 | 12.1% | +1.4% | 6↑ 1↓ | $3.1B | 1.2% | 7 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.063 | |
| 7d ago | $-0.142 | +0.204 |
| 30d ago | $-0.153 | +0.215 |
| 60d ago | $-0.159 | +0.222 |
| 90d ago | $-0.065 | +0.128 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Needham | INITIATE | — | Hold |
| Feb 19, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Citigroup | UPGRADE | Neutral | Buy |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Sell | Sell |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 14% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 14% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 14% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 8% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 8% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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2 mentions
0 bullish
2 bearish
2 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Reddit Threads
Apr 24, 2026
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CRI Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-24
Mar 23, 2026
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FTD: CRI — 17,813 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260323, Price: $34.23, FTD Value: $609,738.99, CARTER'S INC
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CRI Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-03-03
Feb 27, 2026
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