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The Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) SEC filings page on Stock Titan brings together the company’s regulatory disclosures from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, along with AI-powered summaries to help interpret them. Carter’s uses these filings to report on its financial condition, capital structure, governance changes, and material events affecting its business as a children’s and infants’ apparel retailer.
Investors can review current reports on Form 8-K, where Carter’s has detailed items such as preliminary financial results, the adoption of a stockholder rights agreement, organizational restructuring plans, and changes in executive leadership. Other 8-K filings describe the issuance of 7.375% senior notes due 2031 by its subsidiary The William Carter Company, the redemption of earlier notes, and the entry into a five-year senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $750 million.
Alongside 8-Ks, users can access annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which provide broader context on Carter’s U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International segments, risk factors, and accounting policies. These periodic reports are key references for understanding how tariffs, sourcing arrangements, and market conditions influence the company’s results over time.
The filings page also surfaces governance-related documents, including descriptions of amendments to the company’s by-laws and details of the stockholder rights agreement that sets out preferred share purchase rights and related mechanics. Where applicable, insider transaction reports on Form 4 can be consulted to see equity dealings by directors and officers.
Stock Titan’s AI tools summarize lengthy filings, highlight key covenants in credit agreements, explain note offering terms, and point out significant changes in risk disclosures or capital allocation policies. This helps readers move quickly from raw SEC documents to a clearer view of how Carter’s regulatory filings relate to its strategy, financing, and governance.
Carter’s, Inc. files its annual report for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026, describing its position as North America’s largest baby and young children’s apparel company. The firm’s Carter’s and OshKosh brands hold about 10% combined U.S. market share in the ages zero to 10 segment.
The company operates 1,068 retail stores in North America, extensive eCommerce sites, and a large wholesale network reaching roughly 19,500 locations, with three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. As of February 20, 2026, it had 36,386,140 common shares outstanding and a non‑affiliate market value of $659.6 million as of June 27, 2025.
Management highlights a strategy built on consumer-led product innovation, a brand-focused “house of brands” model, and a direct-to-consumer-first approach, including plans to close about 150 lower-margin stores by 2028. The report also details global sourcing from Asia, tariff and macroeconomic risks, extensive ESG and sustainability initiatives, and a broad set of operational, competitive, and regulatory risk factors.
Carter’s, Inc. reported mixed fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, with stronger sales but sharply lower profitability. Fourth quarter net sales rose to $925 million from $860 million, and GAAP diluted EPS edged up to $1.76, but adjusted diluted EPS fell to $1.90 from $2.39. For fiscal 2025, net sales increased modestly to $2.898 billion, while GAAP diluted EPS declined to $2.53 from $5.12 and adjusted diluted EPS dropped to $3.47 from $5.81 as the operating margin contracted to 5.0% from 9.0%. Results benefited from a 53rd week that added about $37 million of sales and supported operating cash flow of $122 million, with $56 million returned to shareholders via dividends. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. Looking to 2026, Carter’s expects low- to mid-single-digit growth in net sales and adjusted operating income, but a low double-digit to mid-teens decline in adjusted diluted EPS, and it guides Q1 2026 adjusted EPS to just $0.02–$0.08 versus $0.66 a year earlier.
Carter’s Inc executive David B. Tichiaz Jr. filed an initial ownership report as he became Chief Brand Officer. The filing states that no Carter’s common stock was beneficially owned immediately before his appointment, indicating he reported zero direct holdings at that time.
Carters Inc Chief Sales Officer Julie D'Emilio reported a tax-withholding share disposition related to equity compensation. On the reported date, 398 shares of common stock were withheld at an implied price of $40.05 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock. After this non-market transaction, she directly owned 55,274 common shares, some of which remain subject to time-based or performance-based vesting restrictions.
Carter's Inc executive Antonio Robinson, the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary, reported a tax-related share transaction. On February 16, 2026, 276 shares of common stock were withheld at $40.05 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock, rather than being sold on the market. Following this withholding, Robinson directly holds 38,031 shares of Carter's common stock, some of which remain subject to time- or performance-based restrictions.
Carter’s Inc. CFO & COO Richard F. Westenberger reported a tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock, 764 shares of common stock were withheld at $40.05 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. After this non-market transaction, he directly holds 143,409 shares.
CARTERS INC has a new Schedule 13G/A showing that ", Inc." and related parties report beneficial ownership of 4,516,323 shares of common stock, representing 12.39% of the company as of 12/31/2025. These securities are held largely for clients of ", Inc." as investment adviser.
The filing breaks out voting and dispositive powers among ", Inc.", its 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, and individuals Scott P. Roseman and Aaron J. Wagner. The signatories certify the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control of Carters.
Carters Inc. executive Richard F. Westenberger, the company’s CFO & COO, reported a routine share withholding related to equity compensation. On 01/08/2026, 2,852 shares of Carters common stock were withheld at $34.64 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock, rather than being sold in an open-market transaction. After this entry, Westenberger beneficially owned 144,173 shares of Carters common stock, some of which remain subject to time-based or performance-based vesting conditions.
Carter’s, Inc. filed a current report describing its participation in a fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2026 on January 12, 2026. During this event, the company expects to share preliminary financial results, including a range of consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, along with preliminary results for its U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International segments. These preliminary figures are discussed in a press release dated January 9, 2026, which is attached as an exhibit and incorporated by reference.
Carter’s, Inc.12/05/2025, the director acquired 15.2424 shares of Carter’s common stock at a stated price of $0, reflecting stock units credited in connection with a dividend payment rather than an open-market purchase.
Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned a total of 22,729.0567 shares of Carter’s common stock in direct form. The filing clarifies that these shares arise from the company’s established deferred compensation arrangements for directors, and not from a new equity award or discretionary stock grant.