Carter's, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Carter's, Inc. (CRI). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

13 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
Dividends per share (FY)$1.55$3.20$3.00$3.00$1.40$0.60$2.00$1.80$1.48$1.32$0.88$0.76$0.48
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A6.01%4.09%4.08%1.39%0.65%1.85%2.22%1.27%1.54%1.00%0.88%0.68%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A62.63%48.17%47.24%17.70%23.93%33.96%29.68%23.42%25.71%19.35%20.79%17.28%

Dividend Payout History

47 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-05November 24, 252025-11-24$0.25
2025-09-12August 26, 252025-08-26$0.25
2025-06-20June 02, 252025-06-02$0.25
2025-03-28March 10, 252025-03-10$0.80
2024-12-06November 25, 242024-11-25$0.80
2024-09-13August 27, 242024-08-27$0.80
2024-06-07May 24, 242024-05-28$0.80
2024-03-29March 08, 242024-03-11$0.80
2023-12-08November 27, 232023-11-28$0.75
2023-09-15August 29, 232023-08-30$0.75
2023-06-09May 26, 232023-05-30$0.75
2023-03-17March 06, 232023-03-07$0.75
2022-12-09November 28, 222022-11-29$0.75
2022-09-16September 01, 222022-09-02$0.75
2022-06-10May 27, 222022-05-31$0.75
2022-03-18March 07, 222022-03-08$0.75
2021-12-10November 30, 212021-12-01$0.60
2021-09-17August 30, 212021-08-31$0.40
2021-05-28May 11, 212021-05-12$0.40
2020-03-20March 05, 202020-03-06$0.60
2019-12-13December 02, 192019-12-03$0.50
2019-09-20August 30, 192019-09-03$0.50
2019-06-14May 28, 192019-05-29$0.50
2019-03-22March 11, 192019-03-12$0.50
2018-12-14November 26, 182018-11-27$0.45
2018-09-07August 24, 182018-08-27$0.45
2018-06-15May 25, 182018-05-29$0.45
2018-03-23March 09, 182018-03-12$0.45
2017-12-01November 17, 172017-11-20$0.37
2017-09-08August 25, 172017-08-29$0.37
2017-06-16May 25, 172017-05-30$0.37
2017-03-24March 08, 172017-03-10$0.37
2016-12-02November 17, 162016-11-21$0.33
2016-09-09August 26, 162016-08-30$0.33
2016-06-03May 19, 162016-05-23$0.33
2016-03-25March 09, 162016-03-11$0.33
2015-12-04November 19, 152015-11-23$0.22
2015-09-11August 28, 152015-09-01$0.22
2015-06-05May 19, 152015-05-21$0.22
2015-03-20March 06, 152015-03-10$0.22
2014-12-05November 21, 142014-11-25$0.19
2014-09-12August 28, 142014-09-02$0.19
2014-06-12May 27, 142014-05-29$0.19
2014-03-20March 06, 142014-03-10$0.19
2013-12-12November 26, 132013-11-29$0.16
2013-09-13August 29, 132013-09-03$0.16
2013-06-14May 29, 132013-05-31$0.16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter's, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Carter's, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Carter's, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Carter's, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Carter's, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Carter's, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Carter's, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Carter's, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Carter's, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Carter's, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.