Carters Stock Forecast - Simple Exponential Smoothing

CRI Stock  USD 55.69  0.26  0.47%   
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Carters on the next trading day is expected to be 55.69 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.00 and the sum of the absolute errors of 61.00. Carters Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Carters' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
As of now, Carters' Inventory Turnover is decreasing as compared to previous years. The Carters' current Payables Turnover is estimated to increase to 12.54, while Receivables Turnover is projected to decrease to 11.18. . The Carters' current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to increase to about 43.5 M, while Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is projected to decrease to under 178 M.
Carters simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for Carters are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as Carters prices get older.

Carters Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 15th of December 2024

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Carters on the next trading day is expected to be 55.69 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.00, mean absolute percentage error of 2.46, and the sum of the absolute errors of 61.00.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Carters Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Carters' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Carters Stock Forecast Pattern

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Carters Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Carters' Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Carters' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 53.11 and 58.27, respectively. We have considered Carters' daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
55.69
55.69
Expected Value
58.27
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Carters stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Carters stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria119.0105
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors 0.1852
MADMean absolute deviation1.0
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0174
SAESum of the absolute errors61.0
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting Carters forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent Carters observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for Carters

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Carters. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
53.0455.6258.20
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
50.1263.5566.14
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5 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
63.8370.1477.86
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.291.881.42
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Other Forecasting Options for Carters

For every potential investor in Carters, whether a beginner or expert, Carters' price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Carters Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Carters. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Carters' price trends.

Carters Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Carters stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Carters could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Carters by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Carters Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Carters' price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Carters' current price.

Carters Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Carters stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Carters shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Carters stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Carters entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Carters Risk Indicators

The analysis of Carters' basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Carters' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting carters stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether Carters offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Carters' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Carters Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Carters Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Carters to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in Carters Stock please use our How to Invest in Carters guide.
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Is Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Carters. If investors know Carters will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Carters listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.09)
Dividend Share
3.15
Earnings Share
6.32
Revenue Per Share
79.591
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.04)
The market value of Carters is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Carters that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Carters' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Carters' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Carters' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Carters' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Carters' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Carters is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Carters' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.