Carter's Analyst EPS Estimate of $0.13 Drastically Misses Company Guidance
CRI sits 44% above its 52-week low of $23.381 on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
Analysts are projecting Carter's Inc to report Q1 2026 earnings of just 13 cents per share, a significant divergence from the company's own guidance of $0.66 to $1.00 per share provided on February 27, 2026. This substantial gap between analyst consensus and company expectations suggests a potential massive earnings miss or a significant shift in market perception since the guidance was issued. The company's last 10-K on February 27, 2026, already reported a steep decline in net income and EPS, alongside a dividend cut and restructuring plan. While a new CEO was announced on May 1, this earnings preview highlights a critical point of concern for investors, indicating potential downside risk if actual results align with the lower analyst estimates. Traders will be closely watching the upcoming earnings release on May 6 for clarity on this discrepancy and its impact on the company's financial outlook.
At the time of this announcement, CRI was trading at $33.65 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.2B. The 52-week trading range was $23.38 to $44.44. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.