GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Carters Inc.
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. Its stock price is driven by the birth rate and consumer spending on children's products. The chart reflects the stability of this segment, but also the intense competition from large retailers.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. Its segments are divided by brand (Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh). We classify it as part of the Clothing Brands sector, and the chart below reflects the dynamics of the overall children's goods market.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Carter's is a leading American brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories, owning the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. Its dominant position earns it a spot in the GURU.Markets index. The chart below represents the market. See how demographic trends are impacting Carter's stock.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
CRI - Daily change in the company's share price Carters Inc.
Daily fluctuations at Carter's, a leader in the children's clothing market, reflect demographic trends and consumer spending. Change_co shows sensitivity to birth rates and competition. This metric is key to analyzing the children's retail sector on System.GURU.Markets.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's, Inc. is a leader in the children's apparel market. This chart shows the average daily volatility of the retail sector. Comparison with the dynamics of CRI, whose business is dependent on demographic trends, helps to assess it as a relatively stable player.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Carter's is a leading manufacturer of children's clothing. This business is dependent on demographic trends and consumer spending. The chart below shows the volatility of the apparel retail sector, which helps assess how sensitive Carter's is to these factors.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Carters Inc.
Carter's is the dominant brand in the US children's clothing market. Its year-over-year performance reflects demographic trends (birth rates) and consumer spending on children. The chart below tells the story of this stable yet competitive market.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's, Inc. is a dominant player in the US children's apparel market. Its strong brands (Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh) and multi-channel strategy are key advantages. The chart shows how its "defensive" yet competitive business, dependent on fertility, responds to consumer trends.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Carter's, dominating the children's clothing market, is a defensive consumer company. Parents save on themselves, but not on their children. The company's stock performance is more stable than other clothing retailers, reflecting this non-cyclical nature of demand, making it a safe haven in the sector.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Carters Inc.
The market capitalization of Carter's, a leader in the children's clothing market, depends on demographic trends. The monthly fluctuations on the chart reflect birth rates and consumer spending on children's products, which are less cyclical than other apparel segments but still sensitive to the economy.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's apparel brand in the US. The company is heavily influenced by demographic trends (birth rates) and consumer spending on children's products. The apparel sector dynamics in the chart provide general context, but for Carter's, the key factors are the specific factors of its niche market, where it holds a dominant position.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Children's clothing stocks may be more defensive than other retailers, as spending on children is the last to decline. The chart below shows overall consumer sentiment. Does Carter's, Inc. demonstrate this stability during downturns?
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Carters Inc.
Carter's, Inc., a leading children's apparel brand in the US, whose weekly stock price reflects demographic trends and consumer spending on children's products. Birth rates, competition, and the state of the retail market shape short-term fluctuations, revealing the pulse of this segment.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's, like other children's clothing brands, reflects general trends in its sector. The chart allows you to compare the company's stock performance with the industry to understand whether fluctuations are driven by general consumer sentiment and demographic trends.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand. Children's spending is considered less elastic than other consumer spending. The chart will help assess whether this makes CRI stock more stable than the overall market or whether it follows general retail trends.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
CRI - Market capitalization of the company Carters Inc.
Carter's market capitalization is a financial barometer of American demographics. The chart of this absolute leader in the children's clothing market (including the OshKosh B'gosh brand) reflects not only the birth rate but also the consumer spending of young families. Its dynamics are an indicator of how investors assess its ability to maintain its dominant position in its niche.
CRI - Share of the company's market capitalization Carters Inc. within the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's clothing, footwear, and accessories brand in the US, operating under the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. Its huge market share reflects its dominant position in the children's goods market. The chart clearly demonstrates just how significant a player this brand is in the wardrobes of the youngest consumers.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is the leading children's apparel brand in the US. The chart below shows the total market capitalization of the entire apparel market. Its dynamics provide the backdrop against which Carter's occupies its dominant yet competitive niche, driven by demographics and consumer spending.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. Its market capitalization chart tells the story of a market that is constantly renewing itself through the emergence of new customers. It demonstrates how a focus on a single segment and a strong brand enable the company to maintain a dominant position and a stable share of the economy.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
CRI - Book value capitalization of the company Carters Inc.
For Carter's, a leader in children's clothing, book value is its stores, warehouses, and inventory. The chart below shows the brand's material base. Its dynamics reflect how the company manages its retail network and logistics to serve millions of young families.
CRI - Share of the company's book capitalization Carters Inc. within the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. Its strategy includes managing its own retail network and strong distribution. The asset share chart shows the financial basis of its retail empire, which makes the brand physically accessible to millions of parents.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Clothing brands
Carters is a leading children's clothing brand. The company manages design, marketing, and the retail network, but a significant portion of production is outsourced. The book value chart helps assess how capital-intensive its model is, given the presence of its own stores compared to purely wholesale brands.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Carter's is the largest children's apparel platform in North America. Its assets reflect its global supplier network, distribution centers, and thousands of retail stores. This physical and logistical infrastructure enables it to dress millions of children under the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Carters Inc.
Carter's is the leading children's clothing brand in the US. Its book value reflects inventory and stock. Its market capitalization, however, reflects a significant premium for a brand trusted by generations of parents. This reflects its dominant market position and emotional connection with consumers.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's, Inc. is a leading children's clothing brand in the United States. Its core value is recognition and parental trust. The chart shows the premium the market pays for this brand and its extensive distribution network compared to the book value of its warehouses and inventory.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. The company's value lies in its manufacturing and logistics capabilities, but most importantly, it reaps immense brand recognition and parental trust. The chart shows the market premium placed on this strong intangible asset (the brand) over and above the value of the company's physical assets.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
CRI - Company debts Carters Inc.
Carter's, a leading children's clothing brand, uses debt to manage seasonal peaks and its retail network. This chart shows how the company finances production and inventory buildup ahead of key seasons, such as back-to-school and holidays. Debt can also be used for store openings and renovations.
Market segment debts - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories. In apparel retail, particularly in the high-volume segment, debt is used to manage seasonal inventory and finance the retail chain. The chart shows how Carter's financial policy reflects its market leadership and operational needs.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Carters Inc.
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand. This market is dependent on demographics and consumer spending, which can be volatile. This chart shows how the company finances its production, logistics, and retail network. Debt levels may indicate funding for share buybacks or investments in e-commerce to maintain its leadership.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. This market segment is less susceptible to fashion fads but is influenced by demographic trends and consumer spending. This chart shows the overall debt load in the sector. It helps understand how Carter's manages its extensive retail and wholesale network and how this impacts its financial structure.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Carter's, a leader in children's clothing, operates in a relatively stable segment. This chart shows the overall debt burden of the economy. It helps assess how the financial pressure on young families, which can grow along with overall debt, affects their spending even on essentials like children's clothing.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Carters Inc.
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. This chart reflects demographic trends and consumer spending on children. This indicator's dynamics depend on the birth rate, the economic confidence of young families, and the company's ability to maintain loyalty to its Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands through quality and affordable prices, which directly impacts profits.
P/E of the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leader in the children's apparel sector. This chart shows the average P/E ratio for the entire apparel industry. A company's P/E is higher than average, indicating that investors consider its dominant market position, strong brands, and distribution more valuable than the average adult apparel company or other segments.
P/E of the market as a whole
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. Its business depends on the birth rate and parents' willingness to spend money on their children, which often remains a priority even in difficult times. This chart reflects consumer sentiment. It helps us understand whether Carter's is a defensive asset in the retail industry due to its niche, or whether general economic downturns are actually impacting its sales.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Carters Inc.
Carter's, Inc. is the largest retailer of brand-name clothing exclusively for infants and toddlers in the United States. This chart displays analyst expectations for birth rates and consumer spending on children's products. The company's future profitability depends on demographic trends and the brand's ability to maintain market leadership.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US, owning the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. This chart shows how the market views its future profitability relative to the retail sector. It reflects investor opinions on its market dominance, demographic trends, and ability to compete with major retailers.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Carter's, Inc. is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories in the United States. While spending on children is a priority for families, sales volumes are still dependent on overall consumer confidence. This chart, reflecting market sentiment, serves as an indicator of families' financial well-being and their willingness to spend not only on essentials but also on updating their children's wardrobes.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Carters Inc.
Carter's, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of children's clothing under the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. The company's profitability depends on the birth rate, consumer spending, and effective management of its retail and wholesale network. This chart shows how demographic trends and seasonal sales influence the financial performance of this leader in the children's goods market.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading brand of children's apparel, footwear, and accessories in the United States. This chart, showing overall profitability in the apparel retail sector, reflects demographic trends and consumer spending. The strength of the Carter's brand and its widespread presence across various sales channels directly impacts the performance and profitability of the entire children's segment.
Overall market profit
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the United States. Childbirth is a stable demographic, providing the company with robust demand. However, its sales are also sensitive to consumer confidence and the disposable income of young families. Carter's is an indicator of the financial health of households with young children.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Carters Inc.
Carter's is a leading children's apparel, footwear, and accessories brand in the United States. The future profit forecasts you see are closely tied to the birth rate and consumer spending on children's products. Analysts evaluate sales through company-owned stores, online channels, and wholesale partners, as well as the strength of the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's apparel, footwear, and accessories brand in the United States. The company's success is closely tied to demographic trends and consumer spending on children. This chart shows profit forecasts for the entire branded apparel segment. It helps understand how the leader in its niche compares to overall retail and fashion industry trends.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. Demand for children's products is less elastic than for adult clothing, but still depends on families' financial situation. This chart, illustrating general economic expectations, is important for Carter's. Rising incomes and consumer confidence allow parents to spend more on quality clothing for their children.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Carters Inc.
Carter's, Inc. is a leading children's apparel, footwear, and accessories brand in the United States. This chart, which correlates market capitalization with sales, reflects demographic trends and consumer spending on children. It shows how investors view the company's brand strength, parental loyalty, and its dominant position in the children's market despite intense competition.
P/S market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's apparel, gift, and accessory brand in America, selling its products under the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. The company offers quality products at affordable prices. This chart shows the average market value of the children's apparel sector, which helps understand how investors value Carter's market dominance and the strength of its brands.
P/S of the market as a whole
Carter's, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of branded children's clothing in the United States. The company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, which are highly trusted by parents. This chart shows how the market values revenue in the stable yet competitive children's goods sector compared to the national average.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Carters Inc.
Carter's, Inc. is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories in the United States. This chart shows how investors value the company based on its future sales forecasts. It is sensitive to demographic trends (birth rates) and consumer confidence, which directly impact parental spending on children's products.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's, Inc. is the largest U.S. manufacturer of branded children's apparel, sold under the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. The data presented compares the company's estimated future earnings with those of other brands. The estimate reflects investors' views on demographic trends, the strength of its brands, and its ability to compete in the children's retail sector.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Carter's is a leading children's apparel, footwear, and accessories brand in the United States. The company's success depends on the birth rate and parents' willingness to spend money on children, making its business relatively resilient. This graph of investor expectations shows their outlook on the consumer sector and how demographic trends may impact retail.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Carters Inc.
Carter's, Inc.'s revenue is a barometer of consumer spending on children's products. As a leader in the children's apparel market, the company generates revenue through sales through its own stores and wholesale distribution to retailers. Growth in this chart directly reflects demographic trends and parents' willingness to spend on their children.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories in the US, operating under the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. The company offers high-quality products at affordable prices for families with young children. This chart shows the total revenue of the entire children's goods market, demonstrating the scale of the segment, in which Carter's is the undisputed leader.
Overall market sales
Carter's, Inc. is a leading children's clothing brand. While spending on children is a priority, sales volumes are still dependent on overall consumer confidence. This chart, reflecting the overall economic situation, affects the budgets of young families. An increase in this chart indicates a greater willingness of parents to spend not only on basic needs but also on a wider range of children's clothing.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Carters Inc.
Carter's is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories in the United States. The company's sales are driven by the birth rate, consumer spending on children, and the competitive retail environment. This chart shows analyst forecasts for the children's goods market and Carter's ability to maintain its dominant position.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's apparel, footwear, and accessories brand in the US. This chart segments projected sales by brand (Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh) and by channel (retail, wholesale, online). This allows analysts to assess which part of their multi-brand and multi-channel strategy is most effective.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
This chart, illustrating consumer spending on children's products, is key for Carter's. As a leading children's clothing brand, the company is directly dependent on demographic trends and parents' willingness to spend on their children. A stable economy and rising household incomes support robust demand.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Carters Inc.
Carter's is the leader in the US children's clothing market under its Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. This chart shows profitability in the children's segment. Profitability is supported by brand strength, high sales volumes, and efficient supply chain management, which allows them to offer affordable prices and maintain parental loyalty.
Market segment marginality - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories in the United States. The company's profitability depends on the strength of its brands (Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh) and the efficiency of its retail and wholesale network. This chart shows the average profitability in the apparel sector. It helps assess how successfully Carter's dominates the children's market.
Market marginality as a whole
Carter's is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories. While demand for children's products is more stable, it still depends on the financial situation of young families. This chart reflects the overall economic situation, which influences family budgets and parents' willingness to spend on branded children's clothing rather than seek out cheaper alternatives.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Carters Inc.
Carter's, Inc. is a leading children's apparel brand in the US, owning the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. This chart shows the company's extensive staff working in retail stores, as well as in design and logistics. This trend reflects the scale of the retail network and the company's ability to manage its operations to remain a leader in the children's goods market.
Share of the company's employees Carters Inc. within the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is a leading children's clothing brand in the US, known for its Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. This chart shows the company's share of the total children's clothing sector. This directly reflects its dominant market position, the scale of its retail network, and the production volumes it employs, clothing millions of children.
Number of employees in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's, Inc. is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories in the United States. This chart illustrates employment in the apparel manufacturing and sales sector. The growth in employment in this niche may be related to demographic trends, such as birth rates, as well as consumer confidence, which directly impacts parental spending on children's products.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Carter's is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories. Their business depends on the birth rate and parental spending on children. This employment rate is important because stable employment and income allow families to spend more on children's products. Economic confidence directly translates into sales at Carter's stores.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Carters Inc. (CRI)
Carter's is a leading brand of children's clothing, footwear, and accessories. Clothing retail and manufacturing are labor-intensive industries. This chart shows that designing, producing, and selling millions of products through retail stores and online requires a large workforce, resulting in a modest cost per employee.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's (CRI) is a leading children's clothing brand in the US (brands include Carter's, OshKosh, and B'gosh). Their business encompasses design, marketing, and management of a vast retail and wholesale network. Their value lies in their brand. This chart helps assess how the market values their dominant brand per employee.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Carter's is a leading children's apparel, footwear, and accessories brand in the United States. The company's business encompasses design, manufacturing, and retail sales through its own stores and wholesale channels. This chart provides an overview of how the market perceives the company's effectiveness in managing its brand and scaling operations in the highly competitive retail sector.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Carters Inc. (CRI)
Carter's (CRI) is a leading children's clothing brand in the US (including OshKosh B'gosh). They operate both wholesale and their own retail network. This chart shows how effectively their employees—from designers to store associates—are performing in this highly competitive, low-margin retail segment.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is the dominant brand of children's clothing (Carter's, OshKosh). This chart shows the benchmark for the Apparel Sector. In this sector, the benchmark is *low*. It is a commodity (raw materials) B2C business. Profit per employee is generated by volume, not by high markups, and depends on the efficiency of outsourced production.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Carter's (CRI) is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. They own Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and others. This includes design, marketing, and global supply chain management for sales through their stores and wholesale. This graph shows how profitable the clothing retail and manufacturing industries are per employee, requiring designers, logistics specialists, and salespeople, compared to the market.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Carters Inc. (CRI)
Carter's is a leading children's apparel, footwear, and accessories brand in the US. Revenue per employee in this retail business reflects the performance of its stores, online platform, and wholesale channels. This chart shows how brand strength and customer loyalty translate into sales, especially during key seasons like back-to-school.
Sales per employee in the market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's (along with OshKosh B'gosh) dominates the children's clothing market. Their business involves design, marketing, and managing a vast network of retail stores and wholesale distribution. This chart shows how productive their staff is. It reflects the company's ability to effectively manage inventory, design, and sales, generating revenue per employee.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Carter's (CRI) is a leading children's clothing brand in the US, also owning OshKosh B'gosh. They sell their products through their own stores, online, and through wholesale partners (like Target). This chart demonstrates the efficiency of vertically integrated retail. Carter's manages everything from design to sales. The growth of this metric indicates the company is successfully balancing its sales channels and optimizing personnel costs.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Carters Inc. (CRI)
Carter's (CRI) is a leading children's clothing brand in the US, also owning the OshKosh B'gosh brand. They sell through their stores, online, and through wholesale partners. This chart shows the number of bearish bets. Bears may fear a declining birth rate or that inflation will force parents to save and switch to cheaper private label retailers (Walmart, Target), which will hurt Carter's sales.
Shares shorted by market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's (CRI) is a leading children's clothing brand in the US. Their business depends on the birth rate and consumer spending on children. This chart shows the bet against the apparel brand sector. If investors are short this segment, they expect parents to skimp on children's clothing, switching to cheaper brands, or they see a decline in the birth rate.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Carter's is a dominant player in the children's clothing market. It would seem that children are an expense item on which no one cuts corners. However, this indicator of general fear tells a different story. When investors fear a recession, they understand that even young families will begin to save, buy less frequently, or switch to cheaper brands, which puts pressure on the CRI.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Carters Inc. (CRI)
Carter's is a dominant children's clothing brand. Its business depends on the birth rate and consumer spending on children. A reading above 70 may reflect strong sales or a successful collection. A reading below 30 often indicates concerns about slowing demand due to a recession or falling birth rates.
RSI 14 Market Segment - Clothing brands
Carter's, Inc. is a leading children's apparel brand in the US, also owning OshKosh B'gosh. The company dominates the newborn and toddler apparel market, making it sensitive to demographics and consumer spending. This chart shows the overall sentiment in the apparel retail sector. It helps understand whether the CRI trend reflects general retail challenges or its unique market position.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Carter's (CRI), a children's clothing manufacturer, shows that its business is only partially "defensive." In a panic, people are saving on "fashionable" children's clothing. But basic necessities (bodysuits, pajamas) remain as children grow. The panic is also hitting its department store clients, who are cutting back on orders.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast CRI (Carters Inc.)
Carter's (CRI) is the undisputed leader in the US market for infant and toddler clothing, owning the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. This chart shows the average 12-month Wall Street forecast. It reflects analyst expectations for consumer spending on children's products and, to some extent, birth rates in the country.
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price CRI (Carters Inc.)
Carter's (CRI) is the absolute dominant player in the US children's apparel market (brands include Carter's and OshKosh). It's a mature but ultra-stable business, dependent on births and discounts. This chart shows the difference between the consensus forecast and the price. It reflects whether analysts believe the company can find growth opportunities.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Clothing brands
Carter's is the undisputed leader in the children's clothing market in North America (brands include Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh). It's the "first wear" for most American children. This chart shows analysts' overall expectations for the entire apparel sector. It reflects whether experts believe the birth rate and parental spending will be stable.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Carter's (CRI) (OshKosh) is a dominant player in the children's clothing market. This chart of overall market sentiment is important. Although babies are born during economic downturns, during a recession (pessimism), consumers economize: they buy less frequently, choose no-name or secondhand clothing rather than Carter's premium brands, which hurts sales.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Carters Inc.
Carter's (CRI) is the absolute dominant force in the US children's apparel market, owning the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. It's a business built on high volume and parental trust. This chart is a barometer of the birth rate and consumer spending on children. It reflects their ability to control prices and compete with private labels from major retailers (Target, Walmart).
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Clothing brands
Carter's (CRI) is an absolute monopoly in children's clothing; the company owns iconic brands (Carter's, OshKosh, and B'gosh) and dominates the market (DTC and wholesale). This aggregate metric evaluates companies. The graph shows the average value for the segment. This benchmark: how does this niche monopoly (children's clothing) differentiate Carter's from the average retailer?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Carter's is the largest children's clothing brand in North America (Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh). This chart, which reflects the market average, provides a macro backdrop. It helps assess how the CRI, a "protective" (children grow quickly) business dependent on birth rates and parental wealth, compares to the overall macroeconomic situation.