Yahoo · Oct 12, 2026
Why Carter's Stock Slipped Today
An analyst made a significant price target cut.
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NASDAQ · CRI
Carter's, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail
$31.83
Down-$0.57 (-1.78%)
Updated Oct 14, 2026, 3:25 PM
SID Score
5.3/10
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- Market cap
- 1.21B
- P/E ratio
- 13.19
- Dividend yield
- 4.87%
- 52-week range
- $27.86 – $44.44
- Volume
- 899.07K
- Avg. volume
- 1.19M
Price performance · CRI
CRI price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 13, 2026
CRI closed at $31.83 after 21 trading sessions, up 9.19% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $31.83
- Period change
- +9.19%
- Period low
- $29.03
- Period high
- $33.83
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | $32.01 | $32.434 | $31.56 | $31.83 | 899.07K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $30.90 | $32.18 | $30.88 | $32.03 | 1.52M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $32.34 | $32.75 | $31.98 | $32.36 | 797.02K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $32.02 | $32.77 | $31.77 | $32.52 | 1.78M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $33.48 | $33.48 | $32.355 | $32.45 | 1.32M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $32.35 | $33.94 | $32.32 | $33.83 | 2.29M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $31.38 | $32.435 | $31.38 | $32.32 | 1.22M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $32.07 | $32.20 | $31.24 | $31.59 | 1.22M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $31.22 | $31.92 | $31.09 | $31.71 | 1.13M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $31.44 | $31.535 | $31.00 | $31.31 | 1M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $31.16 | $31.45 | $30.78 | $31.28 | 912.77K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $31.30 | $31.85 | $30.54 | $31.00 | 1.47M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $30.39 | $31.33 | $30.27 | $31.31 | 1.29M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $30.30 | $30.48 | $29.66 | $30.26 | 1.38M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $31.17 | $31.17 | $29.69 | $29.77 | 1.25M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $31.57 | $32.07 | $30.34 | $30.86 | 1.85M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $30.05 | $30.75 | $29.2997 | $30.69 | 1.89M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $29.38 | $29.80 | $29.25 | $29.64 | 2.29M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $29.67 | $30.075 | $29.00 | $29.69 | 1.3M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $29.35 | $30.095 | $29.03 | $29.03 | 1.74M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $30.70 | $30.815 | $28.86 | $29.15 | 1.98M |
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Company profile
Carter's Inc makes apparel for babies and children under brand names including Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh. It sells its products through a multi-channel business model, which includes retail stores, eCommerce, and wholesale sales channels, as well as retail omnichannel capabilities in the United States and Canada, which enables it to reach a broad range of consumers around the world. The company operates in three segments; U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The majority of revenue is derived from U.S. Wholesale segment. The company predominantly sources products through contract manufacturers in Asia. It has multiple distribution centers in the U.S., in addition to distribution centers in Canada and Asia that serve international customers.
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- Average target
- $27.50
- Implied upside
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- Analysts
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | — |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | — |
| May 11, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Underweight | — |
News briefing
Generated Oct 14, 2026, 3:16 PM
Why Is CRI Down Today?
Carter's, Inc. shares declined 2.07% today, weighed down by a downward revision from Wells Fargo, a major financial institution covering the children's apparel retailer. The analyst action reflects growing caution about the company's near-term performance and valuation prospects in a challenging retail environment.
Bottom line: Today's decline reflects growing analyst caution around Carter's prospects, with Wells Fargo's price target reduction to $30 and Equal-Weight rating suggesting limited near-term upside. Investors should monitor whether further analyst downgrades follow and watch for company-specific catalysts around digital growth, inventory management, and profitability trends. The stock may find support near the new price target, but the neutral-to-negative tone warrants patience for clearer evidence of operational improvement.
Benzinga · Oct 12, 2026
Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Carter's, Lowers Price Target to $30
Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintains Carter's (NYSE:CRI) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $42 to $30.
Yahoo · Oct 10, 2026
Carter's (CRI) Stock Could Be Undervalued As Shares Fell 60%
Carter's has seen its share price move sharply over the past few years, and recent earnings news has only sharpened the spotlight. With the stock reacting to shifting expectations, the question now is whether the current valuation lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. The share price has fallen 59.8% over 5 years, which puts the long term cash flow outlook under closer scrutiny for anyone considering the stock today. Recent revenue growth and higher profitability sit...
ChartMill · Oct 9, 2026
Carter's Inc (NYSE:CRI): A Dividend Quality Pick for Income Investors
Carter’s (CRI) fits ChartMill’s Best Dividend Stocks screen with a 4.43% yield, low payout, solid ratings, and value appeal despite slow growth.
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