Carter's Inc. (CRI) Earnings History
Profitable28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Carter's Inc. (CRI) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, Carter's Inc. (CRI) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $220M, reflecting -49.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.18 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 3.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CRI's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +0.7%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $340M in fiscal 2021.
Carter's Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 45.4%, operating margin of 5.0%, and net margin of 3.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including PVH (-$169M net income, 0.3% margin), RL ($1.07B net income, 11.6% margin), VFC ($370M net income, 2.7% margin), CRI has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CRI vs PVH →
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CRI Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92M | -50.5% | $144M | $2.59 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $186M | -20.2% | $255M | $5.12 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| 2023 | $233M | -7.0% | $323M | $6.24 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| 2022 | $250M | -26.4% | $379M | $6.34 | 7.8% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | $340M | +209.7% | $497M | $7.81 | 9.7% | 14.3% |
| 2020 | $110M | -58.4% | $190M | $2.50 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| 2019 | $264M | -6.5% | $372M | $5.85 | 7.5% | 10.6% |
| 2018 | $282M | -6.8% | $391M | $6.05 | 8.1% | 11.3% |
| 2017 | $303M | +17.3% | $420M | $6.24 | 8.9% | 12.3% |
| 2016 | $258M | +8.5% | $427M | $5.08 | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| 2015 | $238M | +22.2% | $393M | $4.50 | 7.9% | 13.0% |
| 2014 | $195M | +21.4% | $333M | $3.62 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| 2013 | $160M | -0.5% | $264M | $2.75 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| 2012 | $161M | +41.3% | $262M | $2.69 | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| 2011 | $114M | -22.2% | $187M | $1.94 | 5.4% | 8.9% |
| 2010 | $146M | +26.7% | $243M | $2.46 | 8.4% | 13.9% |
| 2009 | $116M | +54.1% | $196M | $1.97 | 7.3% | 12.3% |
| 2008 | $75M | +206.3% | $135M | $1.33 | 5.0% | 9.1% |
| 2007 | -$71M | -181.0% | -$6M | $-1.22 | -5.0% | -0.4% |
| 2006 | $87M | +84.8% | $165M | $1.42 | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| 2005 | $47M | -4.9% | $121M | $0.78 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| 2004 | $50M | +113.3% | $101M | $0.83 | 6.0% | 12.3% |
| 2003 | $23M | +20.9% | $75M | $0.46 | 3.3% | 10.6% |
| 2002 | $19M | +562.9% | $61M | $0.41 | 3.3% | 10.5% |
| 2001 | -$4M | -132.9% | $32M | $-0.09 | -0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2000 | $13M | +433.0% | $41M | $0.26 | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| 1999 | -$4M | -208.3% | $15M | $-0.08 | -0.9% | 3.6% |
| 1998 | $4M | - | $27M | $0.07 | 0.9% | 6.7% |
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CRI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRI stock.
What is CRI earnings per share (EPS)?
CRI trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $6.18, reflecting -49.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +0.7%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Carter's Inc.'s net income?
Carter's Inc. (CRI) trailing twelve-month net income is $220M as of 2025. Earnings declined -49.4% year-over-year. Carter's Inc. has been profitable for 18 consecutive years.
Is CRI profitable?
Yes, CRI is profitable with a TTM net income of $220M and a net profit margin of +3.2%. Carter's Inc. has generated profits for 18 consecutive years.
What is CRI's earnings growth rate?
CRI compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -49.4%, 3-Year: -25.8%, 5-Year: +0.7%, 10-Year: -5.4%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are CRI's profit margins?
Carter's Inc. net profit margin is +3.2%, operating margin is +5.0%, and gross margin is +45.4%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +10.3%.
Is CRI growing earnings?
CRI earnings are declining — EPS fell -49.4% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $220M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +0.7%.
What was CRI's best earnings year?
Carter's Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $340M, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CRI's earnings last quarter?
CRI's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $37M with diluted EPS of $1.00. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.