Challenging macroeconomic conditions, wavering consumer confidence, rising inflation and increased promotional activity are likely to hurt CRI's Q3 results.
Shares of Carter's, Inc. have been under pressure amid weak sales. The company remains profitable, with fundamentals supported by a strong balance sheet. We see value in the stock's 5.1% dividend yield.
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CRI battles various uncertainties such as a tough macroeconomic environment, inflation, generational high interest rates and a slowdown in consumer spending.
Carter's (CRI) strategic efforts are on track. The company is gaining from pricing strategy, inventory management efforts and improved product offerings.
HRZN, CRI and EADSY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 8, 2024.
Carter's 2Q24 results disappointed the market, with retail sales continuing to fall in double digits. Management blames macroeconomic reasons, and argues that competitors are doing heavy discounting. There is evidence sustaining both claims. Today, Carter's trades at a P/E for FY24E of around 10x and at a P/B of 2.5 compared with a 15-year average ROE of 25%, attractive figures.
Carter's (CRI) posts soft sales results in second-quarter 2024, owing to weak sales across the U.S. Retail and International segments.
Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 26, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Sean McHugh - Vice President and Treasurer Michael Casey - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Westenberger - Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kendra Krugman - Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Creative and Growth Officer Conference Call Participants Jay Sole - UBS Warren Cheng - Evercore ISI Ike Boruchow - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC Tom Nikic - Wedbush Securities Kelly Crago - Citigroup Inc. Operator Welcome to Carter's Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Conference Call. On the call are Michael Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Richard Westenberger, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operator Officer; Kendra Krugman, Chief Creative and Growth Officer; and Sean McHugh, Treasurer.
Carter's (CRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.64 per share a year ago.
Carter's (CRI) is battling with various uncertainties such as troubles in the business environment, inflation, generational high interest rates, higher consumer debt levels and recession risks.
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