Carters Inc (CRI) stock
CRINYSEApparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar MatlFiscal year ends January 2
Financials through Q3 FY2026, quarter ended Oct 3, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Oct 30, 2026Score 21/3057% below fair value
$34.29+0.42 (+1.24%)
Close on Nov 13, 2026Market cap $1.26BP/E 5.7Yield 4.52%
Earnings
Carters's quarterly results as reported in its earnings releases, with the company's own outlook. Hover a number to see the sentence it came from.
Next report
Feb 26, 2027
Q4 FY2026 · estimated, before the open
Revenue, Q3 FY2026
$752.50M
-0.7% on a year earlier
Adjusted earnings per diluted share, Q3 FY2026
$1.03
$0.74 a year earlier
Latest guidance
Raised
Oct 30, 2026 · 13 items
Quarterly results
Revenue and earnings per share from each of Carters's earnings releases, newest first
| Quarter | Reported | Revenue | YoY | EPS | Adj. EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2026ended Jan 3, 2027 | Feb 26, 2027Expected | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 FY2026ended Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026before the open | $752.50M | -0.7% | $1.00 | $1.03 | Release |
| Q2 FY2026ended Jul 4, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026before the open | $615.00M | +5.1% | $2.87 | $0.26 | Release |
| Q1 FY2026ended Apr 4, 2026 | May 6, 2026before the open | $681.10M | +8.1% | $0.39 | $0.39 | Release |
| Q4 FY2025ended Jan 3, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026before the open | $925.50M | +7.6% | $1.76 | $1.90 | Release |
| Q3 FY2025ended Sep 27, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025before the open | $758.00M | 0.0% | $0.32 | $0.74 | Release |
| Q2 FY2025ended Jun 28, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025before the open | $585.00M | +3.6% | $0.01 | $0.17 | Release |
| Q1 FY2025ended Mar 29, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025before the open | $630.00M | -4.8% | $0.43 | $0.66 | Release |
| Q4 FY2024ended Dec 28, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025before the open | $860.00M | +0.2% | $1.71 | $2.39 | Release |
| Q3 FY2024ended Sep 28, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024before the open | $758.00M | -4.3% | $1.62 | $1.64 | Release |
| Q2 FY2024ended Jun 29, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024before the open | $564.40M | -6.0% | $0.76 | $0.76 | Release |
| Q1 FY2024ended Mar 30, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024before the open | $661.50M | -4.9% | $1.04 | $1.04 | Release |
| Q4 FY2023ended Dec 30, 2023 | Feb 27, 2024before the open | $857.90M | -5.9% | $2.90 | $2.76 | Release |
| Q3 FY2023ended Sep 30, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023before the open | $791.70M | -3.3% | $1.78 | $1.84 | Release |
| Q2 FY2023ended Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023before the open | $600.20M | -14.3% | $0.64 | $0.64 | Release |
| Q1 FY2023ended Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023before the open | $695.90M | -10.9% | $0.95 | $0.98 | Release |
| Q4 FY2022ended Dec 31, 2022 | Feb 24, 2023before the open | $912.10M | -14.1% | $2.11 | $2.29 | Release |
| Q3 FY2022ended Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022before the open | $818.60M | -8.1% | $1.67 | $1.67 | Release |
| Q2 FY2022ended Jul 2, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022before the open | $700.70M | – | $0.93 | $1.30 | Release |
| Q1 FY2022ended Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022before the open | $781.30M | – | $1.66 | $1.66 | Release |
| Q4 FY2021ended Jan 1, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022before the open | $1.06B | – | $2.31 | $2.31 | Release |
| Q3 FY2021ended Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021before the open | $890.60M | – | $1.93 | $1.93 | Release |
| Q2 FY2021ended Jul 3, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021before the open | – | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q1 FY2021ended Apr 3, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021before the open | – | – | – | – | Release |
| Q4 FY2020ended Jan 2, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021before the open | – | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q3 FY2020ended Sep 26, 2020 | Oct 23, 2020before the open | – | – | – | – | Filing |
Figures as first announced; later restatements appear under Financials. Expected dates are estimated from the company's past reporting pattern.
Current guidance
Carters's latest outlook for periods it has not reported yet, compared with what it said before
| Metric | Period | Guidance | Before | Change | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| net salesGAAP | Q4 FY2026 | $860.00M – $880.00M | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| adjusted operating incomenon-GAAP | Q4 FY2026 | $74.00M – $83.00M | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| adjusted diluted earnings per sharenon-GAAP | Q4 FY2026 | $1.37 – $1.55 | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Average number of shares outstandingGAAP | Q4 FY2026 | 36 | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Net interest expenseGAAP | Q4 FY2026 | $10.00M | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| growth in net sales | FY2026 | +2% – +3% | – | New | Jul 31, 2026 |
| net salesGAAP | FY2026 | $2.91B – $2.93B | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| adjusted operating incomenon-GAAP | FY2026 | $178.00M – $187.00M | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| adjusted diluted earnings per sharenon-GAAP | FY2026 | $3.05 – $3.23 | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Capital expendituresGAAP | FY2026 | $50.00M | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $50.00M | – | New | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $55.00M | $55.00M | Reaffirmed | May 6, 2026 |
| Average number of shares outstandingGAAP | FY2026 | 36 | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | FY2026 | 36 | – | New | May 6, 2026 |
| Effective tax rateGAAP | FY2026 | 23% | – | New | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Effective tax rate | FY2026 | 23% | – | New | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Effective tax rate | FY2026 | 22% | – | New | May 6, 2026 |
| Net interest expenseGAAP | FY2026 | $32.00M | – | Lowered | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Net interest expense | FY2026 | $35.00M | – | Lowered | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Net interest expense | FY2026 | $40.00M | – | Lowered | May 6, 2026 |
| Operating cash flowGAAP | FY2026 | $240.00M – $250.00M | $110.00M – $120.00M | Raised | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Operating cash flow | FY2026 | $230.00M – $240.00M | – | New | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Operating cash flow | FY2026 | $110.00M – $120.00M | – | New | Feb 27, 2026 |
Guidance vs results
The last range Carters gave before each report, against the figure it then reported. Full years add up the four quarters.
| Period | Metric | Guidance | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $0.85 | $1.03 | Above range |
| Q3 FY2026 | Revenue | $750.00M | $752.50M | Above range |
| Q2 FY2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $0.02 – $0.06 | $0.26 | Above range |
| Q1 FY2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $0.02 – $0.08 | $0.39 | Above range |
| Q1 FY2025 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $0.45 – $0.55 | $0.66 | Above range |
| Q1 FY2025 | Revenue | $615.00M – $625.00M | $630.00M | Above range |
| Q4 FY2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.32 – $1.72 | $2.39 | Above range |
| Q4 FY2024 | Revenue | $800.00M – $840.00M | $860.00M | Above range |
| Q3 FY2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.10 – $1.35 | $1.64 | Above range |
| Q3 FY2024 | Revenue | $735.00M – $755.00M | $758.00M | Above range |
| Q2 FY2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $0.35 – $0.45 | $0.76 | Above range |
| Q2 FY2024 | Revenue | $560.00M – $570.00M | $564.40M | Within range |
| Q1 FY2024 | Revenue | $620.00M – $645.00M | $661.50M | Above range |
| Q4 FY2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $2.50 – $2.72 | $2.76 | Above range |
| Q4 FY2023 | Revenue | $862.00M – $877.00M | $857.90M | Below range |
| Q3 FY2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.45 – $1.55 | $1.84 | Above range |
| Q3 FY2023 | Revenue | $770.00M – $790.00M | $791.70M | Above range |
| Q2 FY2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $0.40 – $0.50 | $0.64 | Above range |
| Q2 FY2023 | Revenue | $590.00M – $605.00M | $600.20M | Within range |
| Q1 FY2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $0.35 – $0.55 | $0.98 | Above range |
| Q1 FY2023 | Revenue | $630.00M – $650.00M | $695.90M | Above range |
| Q4 FY2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.40 – $2.00 | $2.29 | Above range |
| Q4 FY2022 | Revenue | $845.00M – $885.00M | $912.10M | Above range |
| Q3 FY2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.50 – $1.70 | $1.67 | Within range |
| Q3 FY2022 | Revenue | $850.00M – $865.00M | $818.60M | Below range |
| Q2 FY2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.60 – $1.80 | $1.30 | Below range |
| Q2 FY2022 | Revenue | $750.00M – $775.00M | $700.70M | Below range |
| Q1 FY2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.25 – $1.35 | $1.66 | Above range |
| Q1 FY2022 | Revenue | $740.00M – $750.00M | $781.30M | Above range |
| Q4 FY2021 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | $2.00 | $2.31 | Above range |
| Q4 FY2021 | Revenue | $1.03B | $1.06B | Above range |
Guidance history
Every forecast Carters put in an earnings release, newest first
| Given | Metric | Period | Guidance | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $50.00M | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q4 FY2026 | $1.37 – $1.55 | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2026 | $3.05 – $3.23 | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | adjusted operating income | Q4 FY2026 | $74.00M – $83.00M | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | adjusted operating income | FY2026 | $178.00M – $187.00M | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Average number of shares outstanding | Q4 FY2026 | 36 | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Net interest expense | Q4 FY2026 | $10.00M | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Average number of shares outstanding | FY2026 | 36 | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Effective tax rate | FY2026 | 23% | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Operating cash flow | FY2026 | $240.00M – $250.00M | Raised |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Net interest expense | FY2026 | $32.00M | Lowered |
| Oct 30, 2026 | net sales | Q4 FY2026 | $860.00M – $880.00M | New |
| Oct 30, 2026 | net sales | FY2026 | $2.91B – $2.93B | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $50.00M | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q3 FY2026 | $0.85 | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | adjusted operating income | Q3 FY2026 | $50.00M | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Effective tax rate | FY2026 | 23% | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Operating cash flow | FY2026 | $230.00M – $240.00M | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Net interest expense | FY2026 | $35.00M | Lowered |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Net interest expense | Q3 FY2026 | $9.00M | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | growth in net sales | FY2026 | +2% – +3% | New |
| Jul 31, 2026 | net sales | Q3 FY2026 | $750.00M | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $55.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 6, 2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q2 FY2026 | $0.02 – $0.06 | New |
| May 6, 2026 | adjusted operating income | Q2 FY2026 | $11.00M – $13.00M | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Average number of shares outstanding | Q2 FY2026 | 36 | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Net interest expense | Q2 FY2026 | $10.00M | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Average number of shares outstanding | FY2026 | 36 | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Effective tax rate | FY2026 | 22% | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Net interest expense | FY2026 | $40.00M | Lowered |
| May 6, 2026 | Operating cash flow | FY2026 | $110.00M – $120.00M | New |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $55.00M | New |
| Feb 27, 2026 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q1 FY2026 | $0.02 – $0.08 | New |
| Feb 27, 2026 | adjusted operating income | Q1 FY2026 | $12.00M – $15.00M | New |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Operating cash flow | FY2026 | $110.00M – $120.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Capital expenditures | FY2025 | $65.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q1 FY2025 | $0.45 – $0.55 | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2025 | $3.20 – $3.80 | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | adjusted operating income | Q1 FY2025 | $30.00M – $35.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | adjusted operating income | FY2025 | $180.00M – $210.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Operating cash flow | FY2025 | $200.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | net sales | Q1 FY2025 | $615.00M – $625.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2025 | net sales | FY2025 | $2.78B – $2.86B | New |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Capital expenditures | FY2024 | $65.00M | Lowered |
| Oct 25, 2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q4 FY2024 | $1.32 – $1.72 | New |
| Oct 25, 2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2024 | $4.70 – $5.15 | Raised |
| Oct 25, 2024 | adjusted operating income | Q4 FY2024 | $70.00M – $90.00M | New |
| Oct 25, 2024 | adjusted operating income | FY2024 | $240.00M – $260.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Oct 25, 2024 | net sales | Q4 FY2024 | $800.00M – $840.00M | New |
| Oct 25, 2024 | net sales | FY2024 | $2.79B – $2.83B | Lowered |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Capital expenditures | FY2024 | $75.00M | New |
| Jul 26, 2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q3 FY2024 | $1.10 – $1.35 | New |
| Jul 26, 2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2024 | $4.60 – $5.05 | New |
| Jul 26, 2024 | adjusted operating income | Q3 FY2024 | $60.00M – $70.00M | New |
| Jul 26, 2024 | adjusted operating income | FY2024 | $240.00M – $260.00M | New |
| Jul 26, 2024 | net sales | Q3 FY2024 | $735.00M – $755.00M | New |
| Jul 26, 2024 | net sales | FY2024 | $2.79B – $2.83B | New |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Capital expenditures | FY2024 | $80.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Apr 26, 2024 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q2 FY2024 | $0.35 – $0.45 | New |
| Apr 26, 2024 | adjusted operating income | Q2 FY2024 | $25.00M – $30.00M | New |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Operating cash flow | FY2024 | $250.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Apr 26, 2024 | net sales | Q2 FY2024 | $560.00M – $570.00M | New |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Net sales | FY2024 | $2.95B – $3.00B | Lowered |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Capital expenditures | FY2024 | $80.00M | New |
| Feb 27, 2024 | adjusted operating income | Q1 FY2024 | $35.00M – $40.00M | New |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Operating cash flow | FY2024 | $250.00M | New |
| Feb 27, 2024 | net sales | Q1 FY2024 | $620.00M – $645.00M | New |
| Feb 27, 2024 | net sales | FY2024 | $3.00B | New |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Capital expenditures | FY2023 | $65.00M | Lowered |
| Oct 27, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q4 FY2023 | $2.50 – $2.72 | New |
| Oct 27, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2023 | $5.95 – $6.15 | Reaffirmed |
| Oct 27, 2023 | adjusted operating income | FY2023 | $325.00M – $335.00M | Lowered |
| Oct 27, 2023 | adjusted operating income | Q4 FY2023 | $133.00M – $143.00M | New |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Operating cash flow | FY2023 | $350.00M | New |
| Oct 27, 2023 | net sales | Q4 FY2023 | $862.00M – $877.00M | New |
| Oct 27, 2023 | net sales | FY2023 | $2.95B – $2.97B | Lowered |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Capital expenditures | FY2023 | $75.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Jul 28, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2023 | $5.95 – $6.15 | Lowered |
| Jul 28, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q3 FY2023 | $1.45 – $1.55 | New |
| Jul 28, 2023 | adjusted operating income | FY2023 | $325.00M – $340.00M | Lowered |
| Jul 28, 2023 | adjusted operating income | Q3 FY2023 | $80.00M – $85.00M | New |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Operating cash flow | FY2023 | $300.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Jul 28, 2023 | net sales | FY2023 | $2.95B – $3.00B | Lowered |
| Jul 28, 2023 | net sales | Q3 FY2023 | $770.00M – $790.00M | New |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Capital expenditures | FY2023 | $75.00M | New |
| Apr 28, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2023 | $6.15 | Reaffirmed |
| Apr 28, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q2 FY2023 | $0.40 – $0.50 | New |
| Apr 28, 2023 | adjusted operating income | FY2023 | $350.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Apr 28, 2023 | adjusted operating income | Q2 FY2023 | $30.00M – $35.00M | New |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Operating cash flow | FY2023 | $300.00M | New |
| Apr 28, 2023 | net sales | Q2 FY2023 | $590.00M – $605.00M | New |
| Apr 28, 2023 | net sales | FY2023 | $3.00B | New |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Capital expenditures | FY2023 | $75.00M | New |
| Feb 24, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q1 FY2023 | $0.35 – $0.55 | New |
| Feb 24, 2023 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2023 | $6.15 | New |
| Feb 24, 2023 | adjusted operating income | Q1 FY2023 | $30.00M – $40.00M | New |
| Feb 24, 2023 | adjusted operating income | FY2023 | $350.00M | New |
| Feb 24, 2023 | net sales | Q1 FY2023 | $630.00M – $650.00M | New |
| Feb 24, 2023 | net sales | FY2023 | $3.00B | New |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q4 FY2022 | $1.40 – $2.00 | New |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2022 | $6.05 – $6.65 | Lowered |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Adjusted operating income | FY2022 | $355.00M – $385.00M | Lowered |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Adjusted operating income | Q4 FY2022 | $85.00M – $115.00M | New |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Net sales | FY2022 | $3.15B – $3.19B | New |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Net sales | Q4 FY2022 | $845.00M – $885.00M | New |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2022 | $7.10 – $7.60 | Raised |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q3 FY2022 | $1.50 – $1.70 | New |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Adjusted operating income | FY2022 | $415.00M – $440.00M | Raised |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Adjusted operating income | Q3 FY2022 | $90.00M – $100.00M | New |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Net sales | Q3 FY2022 | $850.00M – $865.00M | New |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Net sales | FY2022 | $3.25B – $3.30B | Raised |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q2 FY2022 | $1.60 – $1.80 | New |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share increase | FY2022 | +12% – +14% | Reaffirmed |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Adjusted operating income increase | FY2022 | +4% – +6% | Reaffirmed |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Adjusted operating income | Q2 FY2022 | $95.00M – $105.00M | New |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Net sales increase | FY2022 | +2% – +3% | New |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Net sales | Q2 FY2022 | $750.00M – $775.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2022 | $3.05 – $3.25 | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share increase | FY2022 | +12% – +14% | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q1 FY2022 | $1.25 – $1.35 | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Adjusted operating income | FY2022 | $195.00M – $205.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Adjusted operating income increase | FY2022 | +4% – +6% | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Adjusted operating income | Q1 FY2022 | $85.00M – $90.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Net sales increase | FY2022 | +2% – +3% | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Net sales | FY2022 | $1.55B – $1.57B | New |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Net sales | Q1 FY2022 | $740.00M – $750.00M | New |
| Oct 29, 2021 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | FY2021 | $7.57 | New |
| Oct 29, 2021 | adjusted diluted earnings per share | Q4 FY2021 | $2.00 | New |
| Oct 29, 2021 | adjusted operating income | FY2021 | $490.00M | New |
| Oct 29, 2021 | adjusted operating income | Q4 FY2021 | $127.00M | New |
| Oct 29, 2021 | net sales | FY2021 | $3.45B | New |
| Oct 29, 2021 | net sales | Q4 FY2021 | $1.03B | New |
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