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Carter's, Inc.

Carter's, Inc.

CRINYSEConsumer Cyclical● Active
$39.08
+$0.89(+2.33%)
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E Ratio
52W High$44.44
52W Low$23.38

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

CRI · cash on hand · updated Jan 3, 2026

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$487.1M +18.0% vs prior year
FY · as of Jan 3, 2026 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$487.1M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+18.0%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$473.4M
Q2 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: January 3, 2026

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$487.1MCash on Hand
Total Debt$1.21BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$725.0MNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 29%Debt 71%

Carter's, Inc. carries a net debt position of $725.0M. Total debt ($1.21B) exceeds cash on hand ($487.1M). Carter's, Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 29% cash / 71% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$487.1M$1.21B = −$725.0M

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
CRI annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Jan 3, 2026Latest$487.1M+18.0%
Dec 28, 2024$412.9M+17.6%
Dec 31, 2023$351.2M+65.9%
Dec 31, 2022$211.7M-78.5%
Dec 31, 2021$984.3M-10.7%
CRI cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

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Carter's, Inc.
Carter's, Inc.YOU
CRI
$487.1M33.7%
Consumer Cyclical sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) cash on hand as of January 3, 2026 is $487.1M, comprising $487.1M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Carter's, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Carter's, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Carter's, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +18.0% in 2026: increased +18.0% in 2026. Carter's, Inc. cash reserves in 2026 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Carter's, Inc. carries total debt of $1.21B against cash of $487.1M, resulting in a net debt position of -$725.0M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Frequently asked questions

CRI cash on hand · 5 questions

As of January 3, 2026, Carter's, Inc. (CRI) has $487,075,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $487,075,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (April 4, 2026): $473,435,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Carter's, Inc. · Carter's, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: January 3, 2026