Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Carter’s (CRI)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) recently:

• 3/5/2026 – Carter’s was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “sell (d+)”.
• 3/2/2026 – Carter’s was upgraded by Monness Crespi & Hardt from “neutral” to “buy”. They now have a $45.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/19/2026 – Carter’s was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “hold (c-)”.
• 2/19/2026 – Carter’s had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $33.00 to $40.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/21/2026 – Carter’s was upgraded by Citigroup Inc. from “neutral” to “buy”. They now have a $50.00 price target on the stock, up from $34.00.
• 1/19/2026 – Carter’s was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 1/13/2026 – Carter’s had its price target raised by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $26.00 to $29.00. They now have a “sell” rating on the stock.
• 1/11/2026 – Carter’s was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 1/9/2026 – Carter’s had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Carter’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. Carter’s’s dividend payout ratio is presently 39.68%.

Carter’s, Inc (NYSE: CRI) is a leading designer and marketer of infant and young children’s apparel in North America. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company’s core business focuses on creating clothing and accessories for babies and children, including bodysuits, sleepwear, layette, outerwear and accessories that blend comfort, safety and style. Carter’s flagship brand is complemented by its OshKosh B’gosh line, which offers heritage-inspired designs and durable fabrics for toddlers and young kids.

The company distributes its products through a diversified platform that includes wholesale partnerships with major department stores and mass merchandisers, direct‐to‐consumer e-commerce sites, and an extensive network of company-operated retail stores.