Children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI)
will be announcing earnings results this Monday before the bell. Here’s what investors should know.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a cooler-than-expected inflation report fueled optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.0% year-over-year, coming in just below the 3.1% analysts had forecast. While still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, investors interpreted the slight cooling as a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing, potentially giving the central bank room to consider interest rate cuts in the near future. Sectors that are typically sensitive to interest rates, such as real estate and utilities, saw a notable lift. Lower rates can reduce borrowing costs and increase the appeal of dividend-paying stocks, boosting investor confidence in these areas.
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Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI)
jumped 3% in the morning session after an analyst at Barclays increased the price target on the shares to $23 from $22.
Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI)
jumped 7.3% in the afternoon session after the broader market rallied as President Donald Trump's comments eased trade tensions with China.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after worries over worsening trade relations with China were triggered by critical comments from President Donald Trump.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors paused a record-setting rally amid uncertainty from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in largely as expected, reinforcing investor hopes for an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
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Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI)
fell 2.3% in the afternoon session after Wall Street analysts signaled a bearish outlook for the company. The consensus price target among analysts is $24.60, which implies a potential 14.5% decline from the stock's recent price. This negative sentiment is driven by several underlying concerns. For instance, Carter's has experienced weak same-store sales trends over the past two years. Furthermore, sales estimates for the next twelve months are flat, suggesting a softer demand environment ahead. Analysts also point to waning returns on capital, indicating that the company's previous profit drivers may be losing effectiveness. The broader children's apparel market has also been affected by shifting consumer spending habits.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI)
jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after it rose sympathy with other apparel retailers that reported strong quarterly results.
Carter's Inc. (CRI) offers a high 10.08% dividend yield with strong growth history, supported by decent profitability and financial health, despite a high payout ratio.
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