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Carter’s, Inc. reports developments tied to its baby and young children’s apparel business under brands that include Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh. News commonly covers quarterly and annual results across U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale and International operations, including retail comparable sales, eCommerce activity, wholesale performance, margins and dividend actions.
Company updates also include brand collaborations, limited-edition apparel collections, community-oriented OshKosh B’gosh partnerships, demand-creation initiatives, operating model improvements and governance changes. These items reflect Carter’s multi-channel model, which combines stores, digital commerce and wholesale distribution for children’s apparel and related products.
Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2026. Future dividends will be determined at the Board’s discretion based on business conditions, financial performance, investment priorities, and other factors.
Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $615.5 million, up 5.2% from $585.3 million in 2025, with growth across U.S. Wholesale (+11.7%), U.S. Retail (+1.7%), and International (+2.7%). U.S. Retail comparable sales rose 5.1%. GAAP operating income increased to $139.8 million from $4.0 million, driven largely by a $132 million recovery of previously paid import duties and related interest, and productivity and supply chain initiatives, partly offset by higher tariffs, demand-creation spending, inflation, and leadership transition costs.
Adjusted operating income grew 54.1% to $18.1 million, with adjusted EPS rising to $0.26 from $0.17. First-half 2026 net sales rose 6.7% to $1.30 billion, but adjusted operating income edged down 1.3% to $46.5 million and adjusted EPS declined to $0.65 from $0.83. Operating cash flow improved to $202.3 million versus a use of $8.3 million a year earlier. Carter’s paid $18.3 million in dividends in the first half and projects 2026 net sales growth of 2%–3%, low- to mid-single-digit adjusted operating income growth, and a high single- to low double-digit decline in adjusted EPS.
Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, July 31, 2026. The company will hold a conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. EDT to review results and provide a business update.
Investors can access a live webcast and presentation materials at ir.carters.com under “News & Events” → “Events,” or preregister online to receive phone dial-in details and a unique passcode. A webcast replay will be available shortly after the call at the same site.
Carter's (NYSE: CRI), through its Skip Hop brand, introduced the Clean Slate Rescue initiative to address parents' stress around public diaper changes. According to Skip Hop, 60% of parents find diaper changes in public stressful, and nearly 40% delay changes to avoid public changing tables. The program features a national sweepstakes awarding 200 Clean Slate Rescue Kits and a pop-up tour showcasing the Clean Slate Changing Station and other on-the-go diaper-changing essentials.
Pop-up events are planned for Washington Square Park on July 23 and the Ocean City Boardwalk on July 24, where families can receive travel wipes, accessories and, for the first 50 eligible families at each location, a complimentary Clean Slate Changing Station.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) released its sixth annual 2025 Raise the Future Impact Report, outlining progress on corporate responsibility. The company highlights sustainability, community investment, and ethical recognition.
Key 2025 data include high levels of responsible cotton sourcing, major reductions in virgin plastic packaging, expanded circularity programs, and increased philanthropy and volunteering.
Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) and the Atlanta Dream announced a multi-season partnership for the 2026 and 2027 WNBA seasons. The collaboration focuses on family-first fan experiences, community storytelling, retail activations and in-arena branding aimed at modern parents and Atlanta families.
Key elements include in-game activities like Carter’s Simba Cam and Baby Crawl Races, a “Carter’s Family Takeover” Fourth of July game, and a long-form content series “Home Grown: The Roots of the Dream” across digital and social platforms.
Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) launched the nationwide “Dadfirmation Station” hotline to encourage dads ahead of Father’s Day. A Carter’s survey found 74% of dads doubt their parenting, 59% compare themselves to others, 84% feel pressure to “have it all together,” and 65% want words of affirmation.
From June 16–21, kids can call 1-844-DADS-RULE to record short appreciation messages. On June 21, dads can dial the same number to hear a rotating selection. Families can also record in select Carter’s stores in NC, GA, IL, NJ, MA, CA and TX.
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Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) announced its Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on June 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 26, 2026.
Future dividends will be determined at the Board’s discretion based on business conditions, financial performance, investment priorities, and other factors.
Carter's (NYSE:CRI) reported Q1 fiscal 2026: net sales $681.1M (+8.1% YOY), U.S. Retail comparable sales +10.5%, operating income $28.4M (4.2% margin), and diluted EPS $0.39. Adjusted operating margin declined to 4.2% from 5.6% and adjusted EPS fell to $0.39 from $0.66. The company returned $9.2M in dividends and reiterated full-year 2026 outlook, including low-single to mid-single digit sales and adjusted operating income growth, adjusted diluted EPS expected to decline low-double-digit to mid-teens versus 2025.