CRI (Carter's) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 113% Above Median

What is Carter's Dividend Payout Ratio?

Carter's CRI -0.95% 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates CRI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Retail - Cyclical companies, Carter's ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CRI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Carter's was 0.55. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.30.

CRI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.67% of 513 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs CRI: 0.31

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Carter's is 2.33%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Carter's was 11.21%. The lowest was 0.38%. And the median was 2.12%.

Carter's's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.25.

During the past 12 months, Carter's's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -68.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Carter's was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -26.00% per year. And the median was 19.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Carter's Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Carter's Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Carter's Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Carter's Annual Data

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0.18

0.44

0.49

0.55

0.45

Carter's Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
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CRI vs CAL, SFIX, SCVL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Carter's Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.55	/	3.47
	=	0.45

Carter's's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.25	/	0.39
	=	0.64

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 mean?

Carter's (CRI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Carter's' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #171 out of 513 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.

Is Carter's' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Carter's' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.55. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Carter's' value of 0.64 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carter's ranks #171 out of 513 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carter's has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Carter's' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CAL and SFIX?

According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Carter's ranks #171 out of 513 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Carter's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Carter's' value of 0.64 is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Carter's' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Carter's has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 513 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carter's's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 56.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Carter's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carter's's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.76, compared to a current price of $42.92 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 56.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Carter's' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter's (CRI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 as of Mar. 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 $42.92 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.76. GuruFocus considers Carter's to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CRI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.64 (113% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $57.76 vs. price of $42.92 (25.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#171 of 513)

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies CAL SFIX SCVL BKE ZUMZ GCO CTRN LE AEO JILL XMAD:ITX TJX TSE:9983 ROST BURL LSE:NXT BOM:500251 LULU TSX:ATZ GAP

Other Exchanges HCH:Germany CRIN34:Brazil

Address 3438 Peachtree Road North East, Phipps Tower, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326

Website https://www.carters.com

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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