CRI
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Carter's, Inc. (CRI) closed at $34.23 as of 2026-03-20, trading 36.2% below its 200-week moving average of $53.65. This places CRI in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -36.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.00 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1120 weeks of data, CRI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CRI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.4%.
With a market cap of $1248 million, CRI is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.1%. Return on equity stands at 10.3%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Over the past 21.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CRI would have grown to $293, compared to $853 for the S&P 500. CRI has returned 5.1% annualized vs 10.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CRI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CRI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying CRI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.9% after 12 months (median -2.0%), compared to +11.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 47% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +7.8% vs +22.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CRI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CRI has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +5.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | May 2009 | 96 | 46.1% | -25.9% | +112.5% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 1.7% | +18.8% | +102.9% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 3 | 3.9% | +27.5% | +102.7% |
| Jan 2017 | Feb 2017 | 4 | 4.7% | +49.4% | -46.1% |
| May 2017 | Jun 2017 | 3 | 2.6% | +36.7% | -46.7% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 1 | 1.6% | +31.6% | -47.9% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 1 | 0.2% | +4.2% | -54.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Mar 2019 | 21 | 18.6% | +4.1% | -54.4% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 4 | 10.4% | -13.9% | -52.4% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 7 | 6.8% | -3.0% | -53.3% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 3 | 5.6% | -1.3% | -52.7% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 39 | 29.6% | -8.2% | -54.2% |
| Dec 2020 | Dec 2020 | 2 | 2.2% | +19.4% | -53.9% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 5.1% | +6.1% | -52.7% |
| Feb 2021 | Apr 2021 | 7 | 10.2% | -3.1% | -55.0% |
| Oct 2021 | Oct 2021 | 1 | 0.2% | -20.6% | -56.0% |
| Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | 5 | 4.6% | -7.6% | -55.1% |
| Mar 2022 | Feb 2024 | 97 | 25.7% | -16.1% | -54.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 103+ | 62.5% | Ongoing | -50.5% |
| Average | 21 | — | +5.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Carter's, Inc. (CRI) is trading 36.2% below its 200-week moving average of $53.65. The current price is $34.23.
What is CRI's 200-week moving average price?
Carter's, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $53.65 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CRI drops below its 200-week moving average?
CRI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is CRI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CRI as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow yield is 4.1%. Return on equity is 10.3%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CRI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 21.5 years, $100 invested in CRI would have grown to $293, compared to $853 for the S&P 500. That's 5.1% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. CRI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CRI pay a dividend?
Yes. Carter's, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 292.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20