Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Return on Equity (ROE): 9.76%
Is Carter's, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Carter's, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 9.76% is 61% below its 4-year average of 25.26%, near the low end of its 4-year range (9.76%–35.76%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
CRI Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CRI Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CRI Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CRI Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
9.76%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
N/A
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
19.71%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
25.26%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
26.85%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
24.92%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
23.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-50.49%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-61.36%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-63.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-60.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-58.91%
CRI Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter's, Inc. (CRI) | $1.54B | 9.76% | N/A | 19.71% | 25.26% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $1.67B | -164.87% | -223.11% | -133.63% | -90.99% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.18B | 13.62% | 12.38% | 15.96% | 16.37% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $3.05B | 17.05% | 15.00% | 13.26% | 15.42% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD)vs › | — | -315.25% | -166.14% | -79.31% | -0.69% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.66B | 1.99% | 2.00% | -4.10% | 4.93% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $3.96B | 6.04% | 6.28% | 13.45% | 14.31% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.05B | 36.84% | 39.25% | 36.73% | 28.49% |
| LKQ Corporation (LKQ)vs › | $6.67B | 8.00% | 10.38% | 14.25% | 14.53% |
| Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)vs › | $6.79B | 4.95% | 5.64% | 1.46% | 4.02% |
Return Analysis
ROE
9.8%
ROA
3.6%
Carter's, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Carter's, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for CRI stock is 9.76%.
- Is Carter's, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Carter's, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 9.76% is 61% below its 4-year average of 25.26%, near the low end of its 4-year range (9.76%–35.76%).
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CRI stock is 19.71%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CRI stock is 25.26%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CRI stock is 26.85%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CRI stock is 24.92%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Carter's, Inc. (CRI)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CRI stock is 23.75%.
Carter's, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-03 | 9.92% |
| 2024-12-28 | 21.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | 27.51% |
| 2022-12-31 | 31.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | 35.76% |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | 29.97% |
| 2018-12-31 | 32.44% |
| 2017-12-31 | 35.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | 32.75% |
| 2015-12-31 | 27.18% |
| 2014-12-31 | 24.75% |
| 2013-12-31 | 22.89% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.15% |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.54% |
| 2009-12-31 | 20.80% |
| 2008-12-31 | 17.59% |
| 2007-12-31 | -18.48% |
| 2006-12-31 | 17.60% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.21% |
| 2004-12-31 | 15.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.54% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.73% |
| 2001-12-31 | -2.63% |
| 2000-12-31 | 18.18% |
| 1999-12-31 | -6.67% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.74% |
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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