Carter's (CRI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CRI Stock Forecast
Carter's (CRI) stock forecast, based on 24 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $28.25, with a high of $33.00 and a low of $25.00. This represents a -19.74% decline from the last price of $35.20.
CRI Stock Rating
Carter's stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 24 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 12 Buy (50.00%), 8 Hold (33.33%), 4 Sell (16.67%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
CRI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Carter's | -19.74% |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical Stocks | 12.30% |
| Industry | Apparel Retail Stocks | 12.33% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Avg Price Target | $29.00 | $27.80 | $26.71 |
| Last Closing Price | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Upside/Downside | -17.61% | -21.02% | -24.12% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan, 26 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec, 25 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Nov, 25 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Oct, 25 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Sep, 25 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | $29.00 | $35.63 | -18.61% | -17.61% | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Goldman Sachs | $26.00 | $33.36 | -22.06% | -26.14% | |
| Oct 28, 2025 | UBS | $33.00 | $32.50 | 1.54% | -6.25% | |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Wells Fargo | $25.00 | $32.51 | -23.10% | -28.98% | |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barclays | $26.00 | $32.98 | -21.16% | -26.14% | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Barclays | $23.00 | $29.74 | -22.66% | -34.66% | |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Paul Kearney | Barclays | $25.00 | $33.87 | -26.19% | -28.98% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Warren Cheng | Evercore ISI | $60.00 | $57.26 | 4.79% | 70.45% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Zachary Warring | CFRA | $84.00 | $70.01 | 19.98% | 138.64% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | upgrade |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Sell | Sell | hold |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Sell | initialise | |
| Oct 28, 2025 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Wells Fargo | Underweight | Underweight | hold |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Barclays | Underweight | Underweight | hold |
| May 14, 2025 | Wells Fargo | Underweight | Underweight | hold |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Barclays | Underweight | initialise | |
| Sep 09, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $7.83 | $6.34 | $6.24 | $5.12 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $7.65 | $6.35 | $6.05 | $5.34 | $4.94 | $5.21 |
| High Forecast | $7.74 | $6.41 | $6.07 | $5.39 | $4.96 | $5.30 |
| Low Forecast | $7.55 | $6.31 | $6.03 | $5.29 | $4.91 | $5.12 |
| Surprise % | 2.35% | -0.16% | 3.14% | -4.12% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $3.49B | $3.21B | $2.95B | $2.84B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $3.46B | $3.17B | $2.96B | $2.82B | $2.81B | $2.87B |
| High Forecast | $3.49B | $3.19B | $2.97B | $2.84B | $2.83B | $2.87B |
| Low Forecast | $3.42B | $3.15B | $2.93B | $2.80B | $2.79B | $2.86B |
| Surprise % | 0.86% | 1.38% | -0.33% | 0.83% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $339.75M | $250.04M | $232.50M | $185.51M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $279.89M | $-170.93M | $228.22M | $195.28M | $180.59M | $190.70M |
| High Forecast | $283.36M | $-62.74M | $393.02M | $197.09M | $181.35M | $194.11M |
| Low Forecast | $276.42M | $-279.12M | $63.41M | $193.48M | $179.84M | $187.29M |
| Surprise % | 21.39% | -246.28% | 1.88% | -5.01% | - | - |