CRI
CARTERS INC
$37.23
-0.88%
$1.4B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.4B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (14%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$252.7M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 3 sells
Reddit Sentiment33° Cool
SEC Reports4
Exchange NYSE·Sector Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl·Inc. DE·CIK 0001060822·Prev Close $37.56
Recent Activity
May 14, 2026
Insider
Westenberger Richard F. sold 4,710 shares
Interim CEO & PRES., CFO & COO @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 14, 2026
Insider
Robinson Antonio sold 4,444 shares
Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 14, 2026
Insider
RAUCH STACEY sold 4,266 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
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.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — TRIM
189,284 shares ($6.1M)
Inst.
BANK OF AMERICA CORP — TRIM
62,899 shares ($2.0M)
Price Targets
$40.67
+9.2% upside
Buy
Current $37.23
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $133.8M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $57.1M | ADD |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $51.8M | NEW |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $6.1M | TRIM |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $2.0M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 14, 2026 | PRICE GRETCHEN | A | $0.00 |
Reddit Sentiment
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Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
8 institutional holders with $252.7M total value (7,792,279 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, MORGAN, CHARLES. Net selling activity: 3 institutions trimmed/exited vs 2 added.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 4,124,342 | $133.8M | 52.9% | — |
| 2 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1,762,036 | $57.1M | 22.6% | ADD +32.9% |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,597,901 | $51.8M | 20.5% | NEW |
| 4 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 189,284 | $6.1M | 2.4% | TRIM -50.2% |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 62,899 | $2.0M | 0.8% | TRIM -65.0% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 41,242 | $1.3M | 0.5% | ADD +36.0% |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 8,061 | $261.4K | 0.1% | NEAR_EXIT -80.9% |
| 8 | Cullen Capital Management, LLC | 6,514 | $211.2K | 0.1% | NEW |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 380,292 | 189,284 | -50.2% | $6.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 179,880 | 62,899 | -65.0% | $2.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 30,317 | 41,242 | +36.0% | $1.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| Cullen Capital Management, LLC | NEW | — | 6,514 | — | $211.2K | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 76,500 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 101,025 | 380,292 | +276.4% | $10.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 274,376 | 179,880 | -34.4% | $5.1M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 231,700 | 76,500 | -67.0% | $2.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 39,705 | 7,585 | -80.9% | $214.1K | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,045,703 | 1,390,143 | +32.9% | $41.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 788,707 | 1,290,013 | +63.6% | $38.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 40,900 | 231,700 | +466.5% | $7.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 101,025 | — | $3.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 84,081 | 39,705 | -52.8% | $1.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 20,691 | 29,657 | +43.3% | $893.6K | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 835,210 | 1,045,703 | +25.2% | $42.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 449,321 | 870,820 | +93.8% | $35.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 1,614,115 | 788,707 | -51.1% | $32.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 40,900 | — | $1.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 52,902 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 214,383 | 1,614,115 | +652.9% | $87.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 133,937 | 449,321 | +235.5% | $24.3M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 1,171,810 | — | $76.1M | 2024-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 526,395 | 736,983 | +40.0% | $47.9M | 2024-Q3 |
17 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | Interim CEO & PRES., CFO & COO | A | 4,710 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | A | 4,444 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | RAUCH STACEY | Director | A | 4,266 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Anderson Rochester Jr. | Director | A | 4,266 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | PRICE GRETCHEN W | Director | A | 4,266 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Eagle Jevin | Director | A | 4,266 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Stahl Stephanie | Director | A | 4,266 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Black Jeffrey Harry | Director | A | 4,266 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 14, 2026 | Hipp Mark | Director | A | 4,266 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Palladini Douglas C | CEO & President | F | 10,957 | $35.91 | $393.5K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | F | 543 | $35.59 | $19.3K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | F | 1,085 | $35.59 | $38.6K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Borenstein Hali | Director | A | 13.268 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Eagle Jevin | Director | A | 13.268 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Palladini Douglas C | CEO & President | A | 62,947 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Scanlon Emily DeHaven Evert | Chief Strategy Officer | A | 7,440 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | F | 891 | $34.95 | $31.1K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | F | 613 | $34.95 | $21.4K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | F | 891 | $34.95 | $31.1K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | F | 1,726 | $34.95 | $60.3K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Peterson Allison | Chf. Retail & Digital Ofc. | A | 7,440 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Crockett Sarah | Chief Marketing Officer | A | 7,440 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Tichiaz David B Jr. | Chief Brand Officer | A | 26,040 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | F | 1,020 | $33.55 | $34.2K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | F | 442 | $33.55 | $14.8K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | F | 374 | $33.55 | $12.5K |
| Feb 28, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | F | 442 | $33.55 | $14.8K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | F | 1,166 | $33.55 | $39.1K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | F | 602 | $33.55 | $20.2K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | F | 414 | $33.55 | $13.9K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | F | 602 | $33.55 | $20.2K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Westenberger Richard F. | CFO & COO | F | 3,948 | $42.07 | $166.1K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Robinson Antonio | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | F | 1,448 | $42.07 | $60.9K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | D'Emilio Julie | Chief Sales Officer | F | 1,711 | $42.07 | $72.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Peterson Allison | Chf. Retail & Digital Ofc. | F | 1,711 | $42.07 | $72.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Smith Karen Marie | Chief Supply Chain Officer | F | 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
+9.2% upside
Buy (2.86)
$30.00 Low
$53.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $37.23 |
| Target Low | $30.00 |
| Target Mean | $40.67 |
| Target Median | $40.50 |
| Target High | $53.00 |
| # Analysts | 6 |
| Recommendation | Buy (2.86) |
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, 2 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 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Goldman Sachs | INITIATE | — | Sell |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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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
Mar 3, 2026
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CRI Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-03-03
Feb 27, 2026
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CRI Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-02-27