Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Carter's, Inc. $CRI Shares Sold by Pacer Advisors Inc.
Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Carter's (NYSE:CRI) by 42.6% in the third quarter, selling 157,796 shares, while other institutional investors like RWWM Inc., AQR Capital Management LLC, and Millennium Management LLC substantially increased their positions. Despite these sales, the stock received an average rating of "Strong Sell" from analysts, with a consensus target price below the current trading value. Carter's Q3 financial results missed analyst estimates for EPS and revenue, maintaining a market cap of approximately $1.16 billion and offering a $0.25 quarterly dividend.
Dec 19, 2025 • Finviz
BEARISH
Here's Why Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund Sold Carter's (CRI)
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund liquidated its position in Carter's, Inc. (CRI) due to "deteriorated fundamental performance and an uncertain strategic outlook." Although the fund acknowledged Carter's potential, it believes certain AI stocks offer greater upside and less downside risk. Despite its strong monthly return of 7.40%, Carter's shares have lost 41.61% over the last 52 weeks.
Dec 19, 2025 • Insider Monkey
BEARISH
Here’s Why Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund Sold Carter’s (CRI)
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund liquidated its position in Carter's, Inc. (CRI) due to deteriorated fundamental performance and an uncertain strategic outlook, as stated in its Q3 2025 investor letter. Despite the Russell 2000 Index showing strong results, the fund underperformed in the quarter. The fund indicated that its conviction lies in AI stocks showing greater promise for higher and quicker returns.
Dec 18, 2025 • Bloomberg Law News
BEARISH
Kids2 Says Carter’s Skip Hop Activity Products Infringe Patent
Toy manufacturer Kids2 LLC has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Carter’s Inc. and its units, including Skip Hop Inc., alleging that their Skip Hop activity center products infringe upon US Patent No. 7,740,560. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, specifically mentions products like the Silver Lining Cloud gym. Kids2 noted that its patent was cited during the prosecution of Skip Hop’s US Design Patent No. D896,356.
Dec 17, 2025 • MarketBeat
NEUTRAL
Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) Receives Average Recommendation of "Strong Sell" from Analysts
Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) has received a consensus "Strong Sell" recommendation from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $28.80, significantly below its current trading price. This negative outlook comes after the company missed recent quarterly earnings and revenue estimates. Despite analyst pessimism, several institutional investors have recently increased or initiated positions in CRI.
Dec 12, 2025 • Investing.com
BEARISH
Goldman Sachs initiates Carter’s stock with Sell rating on demographic challenges
Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) with a Sell rating and a $26.00 price target, citing demographic challenges, store closures, and pricing pressures. This contrasts with InvestingPro data which suggests the stock is undervalued. Carter's is implementing cost-cutting measures, including a 15% headcount reduction and the closure of 150 less productive stores.