CRI Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield

CRI has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 1.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.42%
Payout Ratio 98.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.58%
Consistency Lifetime 90.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.95%
Payout FCF 82.7%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 46.68%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -23.7%
Total Return 5y: -53.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BOSS 2,856 M 3.49% 5.34%
KTB 3,321 M 3.01% 5.84%
CDI 109,006 M 2.64% 5.26%
MC 320,380 M 2.36% 4.24%
TPR 29,304 M 1.61% 4.43%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BOSS 2,856 M 143% 85.2%
RMS 251,394 M 54.6% 96.8%
TPR 29,304 M 31.6% 94.4%
GIL 13,189 M 18.3% 95.5%
OXM 548 M 17.0% 95.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

RL
Ralph Lauren
 1.25% Yield
GIL
Gildan Activewear
 1.74% Yield
ZGN
Ermenegildo Zegna
 1.57% Yield

CRI Dividend History: Last 47 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.85%
2025-08-26 2025-08-26 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.95%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.25 -68.8% 0.81%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.8 0% 1.95%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.8 0% 1.48%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.8 0% 1.19%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.8 0% 1.21%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% 0.96%
2023-11-27 2023-11-28 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.12%
2023-08-29 2023-08-30 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.08%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.21%
2023-03-06 2023-03-07 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.01%
2022-11-28 2022-11-29 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.02%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.03%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.98%
2022-03-07 2022-03-08 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.75 25% 0.78%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.6 50% 0.58%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.39%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.4 -33.3% 0.39%
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.6 20% N/A
2019-12-02 2019-12-03 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-28 2019-05-29 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-03-11 2019-03-12 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-05-29 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.45 21.6% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-08-25 2017-08-29 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.37 12.1% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-02 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-08-26 2016-08-30 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-03 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-03-25 Quarterly 0.33 50% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 2015-06-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-05 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-05-27 2014-05-29 2014-06-12 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-20 Quarterly 0.19 18.8% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-12 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A

CRI Dividend FAQ

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) designs, sources, and markets a portfolio of children’s apparel and related products-including Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip Hop, and several licensed brands-across the United States and international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of CRI?

As of February 2026, CRI`s dividend yield is 4.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.55 USD by the current share price of 36.79.

Does CRI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CRI paid a dividend of 1.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-24 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does CRI pay dividends?

CRI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CRI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-24.

CRI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CRI for the next 4 payments are between 0.732 (+192.8%) and 0.791 (+216.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CRI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Carter’s (CRI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CRI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Carter’s (CRI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CRI?

CRI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.58% per year.
Strong growth: CRI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CRI?

CRI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.95%. If you bought CRI's shares at 79.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.95% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CRI?

CRI Payout Consistency is 90.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Carter’s has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CRI have a good Dividend Yield?

CRI`s 4.42% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CRI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CRI is 98.7%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of CRI?

CRI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.68%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CRI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CRI's Outstanding Shares?

Carter’s's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.77% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CRI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 7, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 45,129,700
2000 45,129,700
2001 48,472,500 +7.41%
2002 47,500,000 -2.01%
2003 45,129,700 -4.99%
2004 60,200,000 +33.39%
2005 60,900,000 +1.16%
2006 61,400,000 +0.82%
2007 57,745,700 -5.95%
2008 56,015,700 -3%
2009 56,825,200 +1.45%
2010 57,800,000 +1.72%
2011 58,300,000 +0.87%
2012 59,200,000 +1.54%
2013 54,293,900 -8.29%
2014 52,610,000 -3.1%
2015 51,920,500 -1.31%
2016 49,246,600 -5.15%
2017 47,459,300 -3.63%
2018 45,785,900 -3.53%
2019 44,006,900 -3.89%
2020 43,370,700 -1.45%
2021 41,472,000 -4.38%
2022 37,464,100 -9.66%
2023 35,995,500 -3.92%
2024 35,301,800 -1.93%
2025 35,443,900 +0.4%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:10