Carter's, Inc.

Carter's, Inc.

30.00
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+0.80
(+2.74%)
2.21EPS
13.93P/E
1.13BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated carries a market capitalization of 1.13B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.76B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.13B
Enterprise Value1.76B

Important Dates

Carter's Incorporated's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 23, 2026.

Earnings Date10/23/2026

Share Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated has 36.85M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding36.85M

Valuation Ratios

As of March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.93. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.43, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.41.

PE Ratio13.93
PS Ratio0.43
PB Ratio1.41
P/TBV Ratio3.04
P/FCF Ratio7.11
P/OCF Ratio7.11

Enterprise Valuation

As of March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.08 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.69 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.91 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Carter's Incorporated trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 9.77, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.76B versus a market cap of 1.13B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.69
EV / EBITDA10.08
EV / EBIT13.91
EV / FCF9.77

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated maintains a current ratio of 2.80, meaning it holds 2.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 128.85, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.29 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.80
Quick Ratio1.55
Debt / Equity128.85
Debt / EBITDA5.93
Interest Coverage5.29

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.20, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.72 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.76, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.93, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 165,970.52 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 15,375.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.47 indicates how many times Carter's Incorporated sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)10.20
Return on Assets (ROA)3.76
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)5.72
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)5.93
Revenue Per Employee165,970.52
Employee Count15,375.00
Inventory Turnover3.47

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated recorded 18.81M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 19.36, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 97.19M, leaving 78.37M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax18.81M
Effective Tax Rate19.36

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Carter's Incorporated's stock has gained approximately 11.11% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 28.48, while the 200-day moving average is 31.47.

52-Week Price Change11.11%
50-Day Moving Average28.48
200-Day Moving Average31.47

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated generated 2.55B in revenue and converted that into 78.37M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.21. EBITDA reached 174.67M, while operating income came in at 126.54M.

Revenue2.55B
Gross Profit1.14B
Operating Income126.54M
Pretax Income97.19M
Net Income78.37M
EBITDA174.67M
EBIT126.54M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)2.21

Balance Sheet

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As of March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated holds 409.57M in cash and equivalents against 1.03B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 81.36M. Total book value stands at 803.21M, with working capital of 673.22M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents409.57M
Total Debt1.03B
Net Debt81.36M
Equity (Book Value)803.21M
Book Value Per Share21.80
Working Capital673.22M

Cash Flow

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Carter's Incorporated produced 153.46M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow153.46M
Free Cash Flow153.46M
FCF Per Share4.33

Margins

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated posted a gross margin of 44.66, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 4.96 and net profit margin of 3.07 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin44.66
Operating Margin4.96
Pretax Margin3.81
Profit Margin3.07
EBITDA Margin6.84

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated paid dividends of 0.89 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 40.38 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 14.06, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -1.78, meaning Carter's Incorporated raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share0.89
Payout Ratio40.38
Shareholder Yield-1.78
FCF Yield14.06

Stock Splits

Carter's Incorporated's most recent stock split took place on June 7, 2006 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/7/2006
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of March 31, 2026, Carter's Incorporated has an Altman Z-Score of 3.36, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.36