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Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail

Earnings in 6 days (2026-05-06). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.53, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.3): -0.5.

Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The company's products include babies and young... Read more

$36.53+10.2% A.UpsideScore 4.8/10#11 of 12 Apparel Retail
Stop $33.99Target $40.27(resistance)A.R:R -0.6:1
Analyst target$39.83+9.0%6 analysts
$40.27our TP
$36.53price
$39.83mean
$30
$53

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.53, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.3): -0.5. Chart setup: RSI 55 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 4.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 3/6 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 6d<=7d. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.3): -0.5
Earnings in 6 days (event risk)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)14.4
P/E (Fwd)10.2
Mkt Cap$1.3B
EV/EBITDA10.2
Profit Mgn3.2%
ROE10.3%
Rev Growth7.6%
Beta0.98
Dividend2.74%
Rating analysts14

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C0.04bullish
IV79%elevated
Max Pain$25-31.6% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Macd
2.3
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
6.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
2.8
Revenue Growth
4.4
GatesMomentum 3.0<4.5A.R:R -0.6=NEGATIVEEARNINGS PROXIMITY 6d<=7dInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
55 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $34.07Resistance $41.09

Price Targets

$34
$40
A.Upside+10.2%
A.R:R-0.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-5.2% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+1: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Momentum score 3.0/10 — below 4.5 minimum

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-06 (6d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRI stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.53, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.3): -0.5. Chart setup: RSI 55 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $40.27 (+10.2%), stop $33.99 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Score 4.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CRI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $40.27 (+10.2% upside). Target $40.27 (+10.2%), stop $33.99 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Stop-loss: $33.99.

What are the risks of investing in CRI?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.3): -0.5; Earnings in 6 days (event risk).

Is CRI overvalued or undervalued?

Carter's, Inc. trades at a P/E of 14.4 (forward 10.2). TrendMatrix value score: 6.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about CRI?

14 analysts cover CRI with a consensus score of 2.6/5. Average price target: $40.

What does Carter's, Inc. do?Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear in the United...

Carter's, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The company's products include babies and young children's products, such as bodysuits, layette essentials, sleep and play, pants, tops and t-shirts, multipiece sets, dresses, and sleepwear; and playclothes, such as denim jeans, overalls, core bottoms, knit tops, t-shirts, and layering pieces. It also provides products for playtime, travel, mealtime, bath time, and home gear, as well as kid's and diaper bags, as well as range of licensed sports and character t-shirts. In addition, the company offers sleepwear, swimwear, outerwear, bedding, accessories, and toys; and toddler apparel and accessories. It sells its products through its retail stores, websites, and mobile app, as well as its wholesale distribution; and distributes its products to wholesale customers, including department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers. The company markets its products under the Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Little Planet, Otter Avenue, and other brands. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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