Carter's Q1 net sales up 8.1% to $681M; adjusted EPS down to $0.39 from $0.66; reiterates outlook

CARTERS INC

2026-Q1 EPS reported $0.39 revenue$681,113,000

Net sales $681M (+8.1% YoY); U.S. Retail comps +10.5%.
GAAP diluted EPS $0.39 vs $0.43; adjusted diluted EPS $0.39 vs $0.66.
Operating margin 4.2% (GAAP flat), adjusted op margin 4.2% vs 5.6%.
Profitability hurt by higher tariffs, investment spend, inflation, interest costs.
Reiterates full-year sales and op profit outlook; returned $9M in dividends.

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Earnings Releases SEC 8-K Item 2.02 confidence 0.9

CARTERS INC updated its its fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

Period: its fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: reported results

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On May 6, 2026, Carter’s, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026.

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