CRI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CRI - Carter's Inc.
$34.61
1.00 (2.98%)
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BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 24, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: CRI shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 3.1% decline. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: CRI shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 3.1% decline. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$29.79
Based on -4.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$18.50
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CRI is currently trading at $34.61, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $32.77 to $36.47. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 12.4) is in line with its historical norms (13.7). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 3.1% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CRI is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $32.24, while resistance sits at $39.40.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (24th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CRI is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $32.24, while resistance sits at $39.40.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (24th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$32.77 -
$36.47
Company Quality Score
50/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
24th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
73.8%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 24th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($33.40)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$32.77 -
$36.47
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.05
(8.8%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$32.24
Resistance Level
$39.40
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
12.45
Wall Street Target
$33.40
(-3.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-80.3%
Profit Margin
3.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-3.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
12.5 vs 13.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-3.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$33.54
(-3%)
2-Year Target
$32.50
(-6%)
3-Year Target
$31.49
(-9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 12→14)
$34.66
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: -13.2%)
$45.20
(+31%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 12.4, Growth: -13.2%)
$25.23
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.6, Growth: -13.2%)
$21.45
(-38%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (13x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.43 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.46
Bull Case
$41.06
(+19%)
Analyst growth 13.0%, PE expands to 14.8
Base Case
$37.33
(+8%)
Market implied 13.0%, PE stable at 13.4
Bear Case
$22.46
(-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 12.4 to 13.7
Stabilization Target:
$38.09
(+10.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+10.1%
Last updated: February 01, 2026 7:31 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 8:31 AM
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