Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Gross Margin: 44.66%
Is Carter's, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Carter's, Inc.'s gross margin of 44.66% is in line with its 4-year average of 46.85%, near the low end of its 4-year range (44.66%–48.00%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 1.54% below its 12-month average of 45.36%.
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CRI Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
44.66%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
45.36%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
46.92%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
46.85%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
45.05%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
43.12%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
41.32%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-0.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.56%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.09%
CRI Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter's, Inc. (CRI) | $1.45B | 44.66% | 45.36% | 46.92% | 46.85% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID) | $1.53B | -95.60% | -103.54% | -150.75% | -175.25% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) | $1.18B | 45.61% | 47.39% | 51.72% | 53.07% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD) | — | 72.00% | 69.20% | 65.86% | 61.32% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) | $2.99B | 34.76% | 34.15% | 34.25% | 34.03% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) | $3.53B | 44.04% | 43.40% | 40.94% | 42.77% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) | $3.90B | 12.34% | 14.14% | 14.92% | 14.38% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) | $3.92B | 60.86% | 62.81% | 62.85% | 61.54% |
| Etsy, Inc. (ETSY) | $6.57B | 72.01% | 72.03% | 71.22% | 71.64% |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK) | $6.67B | 24.34% | 24.34% | 24.52% | 25.45% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
44.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Carter's, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Carter's, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The gross margin for CRI stock is 44.66%.
- Is Carter's, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Carter's, Inc.'s gross margin of 44.66% is in line with its 4-year average of 46.85%, near the low end of its 4-year range (44.66%–48.00%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The TTM average gross margin for CRI stock is 45.36%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for CRI stock is 46.92%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for CRI stock is 46.85%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for CRI stock is 45.05%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for CRI stock is 43.12%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for CRI stock is 41.32%.
Carter's, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | 45.36% |
| 2024-12-28 | 48.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | 47.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | 45.83% |
| 2021-12-31 | 47.68% |
| 2020-12-31 | 43.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | 42.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | 43.25% |
| 2017-12-31 | 43.62% |
| 2016-12-31 | 43.11% |
| 2015-12-31 | 41.74% |
| 2014-12-31 | 40.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | 41.51% |
| 2012-12-31 | 39.38% |
| 2011-12-31 | 32.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | 36.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | 38.02% |
| 2008-12-31 | 34.50% |
| 2007-12-31 | 34.22% |
| 2006-12-31 | 36.36% |
| 2005-12-31 | 35.34% |
| 2004-12-31 | 36.21% |
| 2003-12-31 | 36.27% |
| 2002-12-31 | 39.24% |
| 2001-12-31 | 35.93% |
| 2000-12-31 | 37.77% |
| 1999-12-31 | 34.43% |
| 1998-12-31 | 36.87% |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Douglas C. Palladini