Carter’s Set to Announce Q3 2025 Earnings Amid Market Anticipation

Carter’s Inc. (NYSE: CRI) is preparing to announce its third quarter earnings for 2025 on Monday, October 27, before the market opens. Analysts predict the company will report earnings of $0.78 per share alongside revenue of approximately $760.1 million. Investors can access the latest updates on the earnings call, which is scheduled for 8:30 AM ET.

In its last earnings report on July 25, 2025, Carter’s revealed earnings per share of $0.17, falling short of the consensus forecast of $0.43 by $0.26. Despite this disappointment, the company reported a revenue of $585.31 million, exceeding analysts’ expectations of $563.24 million. The firm recorded a net margin of 4.79% and a return on equity of 20.68%, with revenue increasing by 3.7% year-over-year. In the same quarter last year, Carter’s had earnings per share of $0.76.

Carter’s shares opened on Friday at $32.36, reflecting a 1.8% increase. The company’s market capitalization stands at $1.18 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.58 and a beta of 1.07. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $23.38 and a high of $64.12. The firm reports a fifty-day simple moving average of $29.18 and a two-hundred day average of $30.91.

In recent developments, Carter’s also made the decision to cut its dividend, prompting institutional investors to reassess their stakes in the company. Significant adjustments occurred during the second quarter, with several firms increasing their holdings. For instance, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake by 202.6%, now owning 1,486 shares valued at $45,000. Tower Research Capital LLC increased its stake by 217.6% to 5,805 shares valued at $175,000. HSBC Holdings PLC also boosted its stake by 71.5%, now holding 9,390 shares valued at $282,000.

Market analysts have been vocal regarding Carter’s outlook. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on October 14, while Zacks Research upgraded the stock from a “strong sell” to a “hold” rating shortly before that. Barclays has raised its price target from $22.00 to $23.00, maintaining an “underweight” rating. In contrast, UBS Group reduced its price objective from $32.00 to $26.00, reflecting a “neutral” stance in a report dated July 28.

Currently, three analysts have assigned a “Hold” rating, while another three have issued a “Sell” rating. According to data from MarketBeat, Carter’s holds a consensus rating of “Reduce” with an average price target of $30.50.

Carter’s Inc. specializes in the marketing of young children’s apparel, operating through three main segments: US Retail, US Wholesale, and International. The US Retail segment includes sales via physical stores and e-commerce platforms, while the Wholesale segment emphasizes partnerships with various retailers.

Investors and analysts alike will be closely monitoring the upcoming earnings announcement to gauge Carter’s performance and future prospects in the competitive children’s apparel market.