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Carter's is the leading North American apparel company exclusively focused on babies and young children, operating a diverse portfolio of iconic and emerging brands.

Market cap
$1.45B+61.9%
Revenue$2.9B+4.9%
Net income$90.6M-44.4%
Free cash flow$127.1M-42.6%
EPS (diluted)$2.50-44.7%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Jul 31, 2026 (Tomorrow)
Revenue estimate$605.7M
EPS estimate$0.06

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$681.1M+8.1%
Gross profit$293.9M+1.0%
Operating income$28.4M+9.0%
Net income$14.3M-7.7%
EPS (diluted)$0.39-9.3%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$473.4M+47.6%
Total debt$1.2B+6.6%
Total equity$928.5M+9.6%
Total assets$2.5B+6.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$6.4M+113%
CapEx$7.0M-32.7%
Free cash flow-$543.0K+99.1%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.43B+61.9%
Enterprise value$2.15B+25.5%
P/E15.8×+10.1×
P/S0.5×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin44.7%-3.0pp
Operating margin5%-3.1pp
Net margin3.1%-2.7pp
FCF margin4.3%-3.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity10.2%-9.1pp
Debt / equity1.3×0.0×
Current ratio2.8×+0.2×

Segments

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U.S. Retail$332.2M+12.8%
U.S. Wholesale$251.4M+0.5%
International$97.5M+14.3%

Competitors

Profile

Carter's is the leading North American apparel company exclusively focused on babies and young children, operating a diverse portfolio of iconic and emerging brands. The company utilizes a global multichannel business model encompassing company-operated retail stores, eCommerce platforms, and extensive wholesale distribution to reach families worldwide. Its core value proposition centers on providing high-quality, essential, and fashion-forward children's apparel and accessories that offer significant value across various life stages from newborn to age 14.

Competitive position

Carter's is the dominant market leader in the U.S. young children's apparel segment, holding a significant share of the baby and toddler market through its house of trusted legacy brands.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, Global
Customer segmentsFamilies with children ages 0-14, Expectant parents, Mass-market consumers
Business modelOmni-channel retail, Wholesale distribution, Brand licensing
SuppliersThird-party apparel manufacturers, Raw material suppliers (cotton, viscose), Logistics and shipping providers, Independent quality auditors
CustomersEnd-consumers (parents/gift-givers), Mass-market retailers, Department stores, E-commerce platforms
Listed2003
Employees15.2K
CEOSharon Price John
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Carter's's market cap?
Carter's (CRI) has a market capitalization of $1.5B and trades on NYSE.
What is Carter's's revenue and profitability?
Carter's generated $2.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $90.6M, representing a net margin of 3.1%. Gross margin stands at 44.7%, with free cash flow of $127.1M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Carter's's competitors?
Carter's's key competitors include The Children's Place, Designer Brands Inc., Digital Brands Group, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Carter's partner with?
Carter's's notable partners include Walmart, Target, Amazon, and others.
What subsidiaries does Carter's have?
Carter's's subsidiaries include OshKosh B'gosh, Skip Hop.
Where is Carter's headquartered?
Carter's is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 15,230 people. It has been publicly traded since 2003.