| Annual · values | 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 45.36% | 48.00% | 47.39% | 45.83% | 43.43% | 42.87% | 43.25% | 43.62% | 43.12% | 40.93% | 41.51% | 39.38% |
| Operating Margin | 4.97% | 8.96% | 10.98% | 11.80% | 6.28% | 10.57% | 11.31% | 12.34% | 13.34% | 11.52% | 10.01% | 11.00% |
| EBITDA Margin | 6.74% | 10.86% | 13.03% | 13.72% | 9.26% | 13.19% | 13.79% | 14.74% | 15.57% | 13.54% | 12.09% | 12.66% |
| Net Margin | 3.17% | 6.52% | 7.89% | 7.78% | 3.63% | 7.50% | 8.15% | 8.90% | 8.07% | 6.73% | 6.08% | 6.77% |
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | 2.25 | 2.15 | 2.25 | 2.46 | 2.33 | 3.19 | 3.10 | 3.81 | 4.20 | 3.61 | 3.92 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | 1.26 | 1.10 | 0.84 | 1.70 | 1.08 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 3.81 | 4.20 | 3.61 | 3.92 |
| Debt / Equity | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.77 | 1.05 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.19 |
| ROE | 9.92% | 21.71% | 27.51% | 31.40% | 11.70% | 29.97% | 32.44% | 35.32% | 32.75% | 24.75% | 22.89% | 16.35% |
| ROA | 3.58% | 7.62% | 9.77% | 10.25% | 3.23% | 9.58% | 13.70% | 14.64% | 13.26% | 10.28% | 8.85% | 9.89% |
| Asset Turnover | 1.13 | 1.17 | 1.24 | 1.32 | 0.89 | 1.28 | 1.68 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.53 | 1.46 | 1.46 |
| Book Value / Share | 26.13 | 24.05 | 23.10 | 20.50 | 21.61 | 19.69 | 18.64 | 17.80 | 15.64 | 14.82 | 12.18 | 16.68 |
Carter's Inc. is a leading brand marketer of apparel and related products for young children. Its portfolio features well-known brands such as Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Little Planet, and Skip Hop, offering items like clothing, swimwear, playwear, bedding, and accessories designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The company operates through three primary segments: U.S. Retail, which encompasses company-operated stores and e-commerce websites; U.S. Wholesale, distributing products to major retailers; and International, serving markets outside the United States. Carter's Inc. focuses on providing high-quality, affordable essentials that prioritize comfort, safety, and style for growing children. Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it plays a key role in the consumer cyclical sector, particularly within the apparel retail industry, catering to parents and families seeking trusted, everyday children's wear through diverse sales channels.