Carters (CRI) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026)
Carters' Change in Inventory was $112.31 million in Q2 2027, down 20.4% from $141.14 million a year earlier.
Carters (CRI) Change in Inventory (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
On a trailing twelve-month basis, Carters' Change in Inventory was -$39.6 million through Jul 4, 2026; for FY2026, it came in at $37.1 million.
- Change in Inventory shows a five-year compound annual growth rate of -6.9% (FY2021 to FY2026).
- In earlier years, Change in Inventory was -$26.13 million in FY2024, -$222.92 million in FY2023 and $106.76 million in FY2022 (+101.8%).
- Quarterly Change in Inventory has moved between -$116.52 million (Q4 2026) and $141.14 million (Q2 2026) over five years.
- Per Business Quant data, CRI's Change in Inventory in the three quarters before Q2 2027 was -$74.99 million (Q1 2027), -$116.52 million (Q4 2026) and $39.61 million (Q3 2026).
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Change Inventory (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nike | 53.14 Bn | 19.13 Bn | 5.39 Bn | 55.00 Mn |
| 2 | Tapestry | 22.87 Bn | 18.83 Bn | 1.56 Bn | -19.10 Mn |
| 3 | Ralph Lauren | 21.39 Bn | 13.49 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 156.30 Mn |
| 4 | Deckers Outdoor | 11.06 Bn | 3.93 Bn | - | - |
| 5 | Lululemon Athletica | 10.32 Bn | 4.58 Bn | 1.46 Bn | 37.99 Mn |
| 6 | Levi Strauss | 7.62 Bn | 4.28 Bn | 979.10 Mn | - |
| 7 | Gildan Activewear | 6.55 Bn | 5.54 Bn | 459.76 Mn | - |
| 8 | Birkenstock Holding | 6.07 Bn | 4.38 Bn | 493.89 Mn | - |
| 9 | Crocs | 5.90 Bn | 5.31 Bn | 700.71 Mn | -8.13 Mn |
| 10 | Carters | 1.15 Bn | -650.66 Mn | 412.60 Mn | 112.31 Mn |
Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 112.31 Mn |
| Apr 4, 2026 | -74.99 Mn |
| Jan 3, 2026 | -116.52 Mn |
| Sep 27, 2025 | 39.61 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 141.14 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2025 | -27.12 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2024 | -109.40 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 12.47 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 131.84 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2024 | -61.04 Mn |
| Dec 30, 2023 | -95.73 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | -57.17 Mn |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 64.13 Mn |
| Apr 1, 2023 | -134.15 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | -163.93 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2022 | 55.18 Mn |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 187.80 Mn |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 27.72 Mn |
| Jan 1, 2022 | -23.83 Mn |
| Apr 3, 2021 | -37.81 Mn |
Carters Change in Inventory API
Pull this series into your own models, spreadsheets and apps with the Business Quant
Historical Metrics API. The request below matches the chart above — change the
frequency, period or values and it follows. Swap YOUR_API_KEY for your own key.
https://data.businessquant.com/historic?slug=change-in-inventory&ticker=CRI&period=max&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
import requests
url = "https://data.businessquant.com/historic"
params = {"slug": "change-in-inventory", "ticker": "CRI", "period": "max", "api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
data = requests.get(url, params=params).json()
const res = await fetch("https://data.businessquant.com/historic?slug=change-in-inventory&ticker=CRI&period=max&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY");
const data = await res.json();