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Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $68.63M

The free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is $68.63M. It is equal to its 12-month average by 0.00% ($68.63M).

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CRI Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$68.63M-71.71% 1Y
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CRI Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

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CRI Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$68.63M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$68.63M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$260.17M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$211.87M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$277.40M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$224.92M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$190.44M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.00%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-73.62%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-67.61%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-75.26%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-69.49%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-63.96%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$68.63M

FCF Yield

9.01%

Price/FCF

11.1

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Carter's, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Carter's, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for CRI stock is $68.63M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CRI stock is $68.63M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CRI stock is $260.17M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CRI stock is $211.87M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CRI stock is $277.40M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CRI stock is $224.92M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CRI stock is $190.44M.

Carter's, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-01-03$68.63M
2024-12-28$242.62M
2023-12-31$469.27M
2022-12-31$48.00M
2021-12-31$230.82M
2020-12-31$555.62M
2019-12-31$325.80M
2018-12-31$292.42M
2017-12-31$260.15M
2016-12-31$280.67M
2015-12-31$204.49M
2014-12-31$175.39M
2013-12-31$-10.84M
2012-12-31$195.22M
2011-12-31$35.58M
2010-12-31$46.04M
2009-12-31$155.26M
2008-12-31$146.09M
2007-12-31$30.11M
2006-12-31$57.38M
2005-12-31$114.68M
2004-12-31$22.20M
2003-12-31$23.16M
2002-12-31$9.29M
2001-12-31$12.24M
2000-12-31$7.02M
1999-12-31$23.73M
1998-12-31$-10.93M

About Carter's, Inc.

Carter's, Inc. (CRI), along with its various subsidiaries, specializes in the design, procurement, and marketing of branded children's clothing. Its extensive brand portfolio features well-known names like Carter's, OshKosh, Skip Hop, Child of Mine, Just One You, Simple Joys, Carter's My First Love, and little planet, alongside other proprietary labels, distributed across the United States and globally. The company's operations are divided into three main business units: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Under the Carter's brand, they provide a broad range of items for infants and young children, such as bodysuits, trousers, dresses, knit sets, blankets, essential layette items, bibs, booties, sleepwear, rompers, and jumpers. The OshKosh brand is recognized for its playclothes, particularly its diverse denim apparel featuring various washes and coordinating pieces, overalls, woven bottoms, knit tops, and bodysuits. Skip Hop, another key brand, focuses on accessories for playtime, travel, mealtime, and bathtime, in addition to home gear, children's bags, and diaper bags. Complementing its main apparel categories, Carter's also offers an array of related merchandise including bedding, cribs, footwear, outerwear, swimwear, and toys, alongside accessories like diaper bags, gift sets, hair accessories, jewelry, paper goods, and hosiery. Carter's employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, maintaining a substantial wholesale presence with 18,800 points of sale in department stores, national chain retailers, and specialty shops. As of December 31, 2021, the company directly operated 980 retail stores. Furthermore, products are available through dedicated e-commerce platforms such as carters.com, oshkoshbgosh.com, oshkosh.com, and skiphop.com, as well as via international wholesale accounts and licensing agreements. Founded in 1865, Carter's, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
15,350 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Douglas C. Palladini