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Carter's's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $413 Mil. Carter's's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,448 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Carter's's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $413 Mil. Carter's's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $615 Mil. Therefore, Carter's's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 67.04%.
Carter's had a gross margin of 67.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Carter's was 48.60%. The lowest was 42.87%. And the median was 44.49%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Carter's had a gross margin of 67.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Carter's Gross Profit Related Terms
Carter's Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carter's's Gross Profit can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Carter's's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Carter's Gross Profit vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carter's's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carter's's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,448 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Carter's (CRI) has a Gross Profit of $1,448 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors.
Is Carter's' Gross Profit too high?
Carter's' current Gross Profit is $1,448 Mil. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter's' Gross Profit compare to BKE and CTRN?
Carter's' Gross Profit of $1,448 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. Carter's's current Gross Profit is $1,448 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carter's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter's (CRI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.73, compared to a current price of $38.57 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,448 Mil. Carter's' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (CRI), the current Gross Profit is $1,448 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Carter's (CRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $38.57 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.73.
GuruFocus considers Carter's to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CRI:
Gross Profit: $1,448 Mil
GF Value™: $54.73 vs. price of $38.57 (29.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carter's Inc makes apparel for babies and children under brand names including Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh. It sells its products through a multi-channel business model, which includes retail stores, eCommerce, and wholesale sales channels, as well as retail omnichannel capabilities in the United States and Canada, which enables it to reach a broad range of consumers around the world. The company operates in three segments; U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The majority of revenue is derived from U.S. Wholesale segment. The company predominantly sources products through contract manufacturers in Asia. It has multiple distribution centers in the U.S., in addition to distribution centers in Canada and Asia that serve international customers.
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