Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.59
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
61.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
CRI Dividend Income Check
Safety
61.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
CRI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$1.59
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout61.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout46.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-19.8%
5Y CAGR20.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return46.0%
5Y Total Return-46.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,34010Y ago$5,84320Y ago$25,640
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CRI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
CRI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Carter's, Inc. distributes 61.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 46.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CRI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -19.8% and 5-year CAGR of 20.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CRI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -46.6%, with dividends contributing 11.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $5,843 today.
CRI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.25
Avg/Payment$0.6125
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 2.60% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 2.88% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 5.18% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 7.81% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↓ -68.8% | 8.80% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.8000 | — | 7.28% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.8000 | — | 5.79% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.8000 | — | 4.56% | Sep 13, 2024 |
CRI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#2 of 6
Safety
Watch
61.4% payout
Streak
0Y
20.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CRICarter's, Inc. | $1.6B | 3.7% | 61.4% | 0 | Watch |
1st  GESGuess', Inc. | $877M | 5.6% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 PVHPVH Corp. | $3.6B | 0.2% | 29.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RLRalph Lauren Corpora… | $25.2B | 0.8% | 23.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  VFCV.F. Corporation | $6.8B | 2.1% | 55.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 COLMColumbia Sportswear … | $3.5B | 1.8% | 37.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
CRI Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $1.55 | -51.6% | 4 | $2.59 | 59.8% | 1.67x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $3.20 | 6.7% | 4 | $5.12 | 62.5% | 1.60x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $3.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.24 | 48.1% | 2.08x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $3.00 | 114.3% | 4 | $6.34 | 47.3% | 2.11x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $1.40 | 133.3% | 3 | $7.81 | 17.9% | 5.58x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | -70.0% | 1 | $2.50 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $2.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $5.85 | 34.2% | 2.92x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $1.80 | 21.6% | 4 | $6.05 | 29.8% | 3.36x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $1.48 | 12.1% | 4 | $6.24 | 23.7% | 4.22x | 1.6% |
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CRI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRI stock.
How much dividend does CRI pay per share?
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.59 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CRI's next ex-dividend date?
CRI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CRI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CRI's dividend safe?
CRI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +61.4% and FCF payout ratio of +46.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CRI increased its dividend?
CRI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.9%.
How often does CRI pay dividends?
Carter's, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.59 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CRI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CRI five years ago would be worth approximately $5,340 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CRI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CRI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.