Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Friday, 2026-02-27. Here’s a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Carter’s to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.70.
The market awaits Carter’s’s announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It’s important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
Historical Earnings Performance
The company’s EPS missed by $0.01 in the last quarter, leading to a 4.43% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here’s a look at Carter’s’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 0.75 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 1.92 |
| EPS Actual | 0.74 | 0.17 | 0.66 | 2.39 |
| Price Change % | -4.43 | -19.69 | -11.40 | -3.09 |
Stock Performance
Shares of Carter’s were trading at $41.92 as of February 25. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 1.82%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.