Carters Profit Margin

Carters (CRI) currently reports a profit margin of 3.95% as of March 2026. That compares with 5.8% in the prior-year period — down 31.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore Carters's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Carters's profit margin decreased from 5.8% to 3.95% — a 31.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Carters's profit margin of 3.95% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. That is roughly 57.6% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Carters's current 3.95% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.32%) and against CRI's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 3.95%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Carters, and consider following CRI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.