13F Pro Quality Score

58.1/100

Rank #1,050 of 2,960 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

49.0/100

Profitability

58.5/100

Balance Sheet

79.4/100

Earnings Quality

56.7/100

Free Cash Flow

55.3/100

Institutional Flow

13.1/100

Revenue Scale

69.6/100

Dilution Risk

67.3/100
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CRI Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-12

AI stock analysis and institutional research for CARTERS INC (CRI), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CRI at 58.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,050 of 2,960 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. CRI scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (79.4). Areas of concern include institutional flow (13.1), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), CARTERS INC reports quarterly revenue of $615.5M, net income of $105.0M, free cash flow of $190.0M. Top institutional holders of CRI by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS, based on the most recent SEC filings. CRI trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1060822. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CRI daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for CARTERS INC directly from SEC EDGAR. CARTERS INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 40 and 58 since 2021, currently 58.1 — an improving long-term trajectory across 69 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about CARTERS INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind CRI — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. consumer discretionary company · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia · sells through its own retail stores and wholesale partnerships.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of $3 billion, with hundreds of retail locations across North America and a significant e-commerce presence alongside its wholesale channel.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in 1865 in Massachusetts, making it one of the oldest children's apparel brands in the U.S. — it survived the Civil War era and kept on dressing babies for over 150 years.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It owns multiple children's clothing brands under one roof, meaning parents who think they're shopping at two completely different stores are often handing money to the same company.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Its sister brand OshKosh B'gosh — famous for denim overalls on tiny humans — was acquired to double down on the baby-and-toddler market it already dominated.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    If your kid has ever worn a striped onesie or a footed sleeper, odds are it had this name stitched inside — the number-one branded baby apparel company in America.
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Revenue

Q2 2026

$615.5M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$105.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$190.0M

ROIC

Q2 2026

35.1%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.55

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+1.9% YoY
$2.90BFY 2025
FY22 $3.21BFY23 $2.95BFY24 $2.84BFY25 $2.90B

Net Income

-50.5% YoY
$91.8MFY 2025
FY22 $250.0MFY23 $232.5MFY24 $185.5MFY25 $91.8M

Operating Income

-43.5% YoY
$143.9MFY 2025
FY22 $379.2MFY23 $323.4MFY24 $254.7MFY25 $143.9M

EPS (Diluted)

-50.6% YoY
$2.53FY 2025
FY22 $6.34FY23 $6.24FY24 $5.12FY25 $2.53

Total Assets

+5.4% YoY
$2.57BFY 2025
FY22 $2.44BFY23 $2.38BFY24 $2.43BFY25 $2.57B

Total Debt

+13.9% YoY
$567.2MFY 2025
FY22 $616.6MFY23 $497.4MFY24 $498.1MFY25 $567.2M

Op. Cash Flow

-59.1% YoY
$122.3MFY 2025
FY22 $88.4MFY23 $529.1MFY24 $298.8MFY25 $122.3M

Free Cash Flow

-71.7% YoY
$68.6MFY 2025
FY22 $48.0MFY23 $469.3MFY24 $242.6MFY25 $68.6M

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