Carter's Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Carter's has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1.8%, while the Luxury industry saw earnings growing at 21.1% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 3.4% per year. Carter's's return on equity is 21.7%, and it has net margins of 6.4%.
Key information
1.8%
Earnings growth rate
6.4%
EPS growth rate
| Luxury Industry Growth | 12.2% |
| Revenue growth rate | -3.4% |
| Return on equity | 21.7% |
| Net Margin | 6.4% |
| Last Earnings Update | 28 Dec 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
The Returns At Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Aren't Growing
Mar 25
Carter's' (NYSE:CRI) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Mar 04Carter's' (NYSE:CRI) Dividend Will Be $0.80
Mar 02Carter's Stock Continues To Slide, Won't Be Attractive Until Sales Stabilize
Feb 26Is Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Using Too Much Debt?
Feb 09Carter's: Not Hugely Compelling, But Unlikely To Be A Washout Either
Jan 15Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business
Dec 10Return Trends At Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Aren't Appealing
Oct 30Carter's Q3 Disappointed And The Stock Is At A Decade Low, But Only Fairly Valued
Oct 28
Challenges Outweigh Growth Prospects Amid Economic Headwinds And Margin Pressures
Sep 24 Anticipated price cuts and increased promotional activities to stimulate demand may pressure profit margins and overall profitability.Is Carter's (NYSE:CRI) A Risky Investment?
Sep 21Earnings Working Against Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) Share Price
Sep 03Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI)?
Aug 20Carter's, Inc. Just Recorded A 61% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Jul 31Carter's: In Fairly Valued Territory, But There Will Be Better Opportunities Later
Jul 31Carter's: An Investment That Is Appealing To More Than Just Parents
Jun 17Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
May 22Carter's Excellent Business Is A Buy At P/B Ratios Below 3
May 02Is It Time To Consider Buying Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI)?
Apr 24Carter's: With A 4.4% Yield, Pullback To Key Support Is A Buying Opportunity
Apr 15Be Wary Of Carter's (NYSE:CRI) And Its Returns On Capital
Apr 05Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.80
Mar 01Carter's: Taking A More Cautious Approach
Feb 13Pinning Down Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
Feb 09Is There Now An Opportunity In Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI)?
Jan 24Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Jan 04Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.75
Nov 24Carter's: Growth Concerns Despite FCF Strength
Nov 16These 4 Measures Indicate That Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Is Using Debt Extensively
Nov 03What Does Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) Share Price Indicate?
Oct 19Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) Shares Could Be 34% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Oct 04Investors Could Be Concerned With Carter's' (NYSE:CRI) Returns On Capital
Sep 17Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.75
Aug 28Carter's: A Dominant Player With Limited Upside
Jul 20What Does Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) Share Price Indicate?
Jul 10Is Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Using Too Much Debt?
Jun 23Carter's' (NYSE:CRI) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jun 08Carter's' (NYSE:CRI) Dividend Will Be $0.75
May 23Are Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
May 05Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI)?
Apr 01Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Carter's makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | 2,844 | 182 | 1,095 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 2,842 | 226 | 1,085 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 2,875 | 234 | 1,084 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 2,911 | 230 | 1,098 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 23 | 2,946 | 228 | 1,086 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,000 | 203 | 1,103 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 3,027 | 202 | 1,105 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 3,127 | 215 | 1,106 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,213 | 246 | 1,105 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 3,363 | 263 | 1,164 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 3,435 | 283 | 1,171 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 22 | 3,480 | 317 | 1,174 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 22 | 3,486 | 336 | 1,191 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 3,414 | 338 | 1,156 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 3,389 | 335 | 1,136 | 0 |
| 03 Apr 21 | 3,157 | 273 | 1,067 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 21 | 3,024 | 109 | 1,105 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 3,135 | 135 | 1,047 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 3,213 | 113 | 1,069 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 3,433 | 148 | 1,142 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 19 | 3,519 | 261 | 1,141 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 3,505 | 267 | 1,147 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 3,486 | 279 | 1,146 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 19 | 3,448 | 272 | 1,127 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 18 | 3,462 | 280 | 1,145 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 3,404 | 285 | 1,154 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,428 | 296 | 1,143 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,423 | 296 | 1,145 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 17 | 3,401 | 300 | 1,107 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,307 | 252 | 1,064 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 3,260 | 250 | 1,036 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 17 | 3,208 | 249 | 1,013 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,199 | 256 | 995 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 16 | 3,132 | 242 | 971 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 16 | 3,080 | 240 | 946 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 16 | 3,053 | 240 | 925 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 16 | 3,014 | 236 | 909 | 0 |
| 03 Oct 15 | 3,017 | 231 | 884 | 0 |
| 04 Jul 15 | 2,966 | 218 | 874 | 0 |
| 04 Apr 15 | 2,927 | 207 | 867 | 0 |
| 03 Jan 15 | 2,894 | 192 | 880 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 14 | 2,794 | 167 | 859 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 14 | 2,756 | 157 | 860 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CRI has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CRI's current net profit margins (6.4%) are lower than last year (7.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CRI's earnings have grown by 1.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CRI's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: CRI had negative earnings growth (-20.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Luxury industry average (2.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CRI's Return on Equity (21.7%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/02 11:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/28 |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Carter's, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Scott Krasik | BB&T Capital Markets |
| Brian McNamara | Berenberg |