Carter's (NYSE: CRI) declares next $0.25 quarterly dividend
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2026. The company stated that any future quarterly dividends and related record and payment dates will be at the Board’s discretion, taking into account business conditions, future financial performance, investment priorities, and other considerations.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend per share: $0.25 per share
Dividend record date: September 1, 2026
Dividend payment date: September 25, 2026
3 metrics
Quarterly cash dividend per share
$0.25 per share
Dividend declared by the Board of Directors
Dividend record date
September 1, 2026
Shareholders of record at the close of business will receive the dividend
Dividend payment date
September 25, 2026
Scheduled payment date for the $0.25 per share dividend
Key Terms
quarterly dividend, shareholders of record, Regulation FD Disclosure, Inline XBRL
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quarterly dividend financial
"today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
Inline XBRL technical
"The cover page from this on , formatted as Inline XBRL"
Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.
FAQ
What dividend did Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) declare in August 2026?
Carter’s, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock. The Board of Directors approved this dividend as a regular quarterly payment to the company’s shareholders.
When is the record date for Carter’s (CRI) latest quarterly dividend?
The record date for Carter’s latest quarterly dividend is September 1, 2026. Shareholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to receive the $0.25 per share dividend.
When will Carter’s (CRI) pay the declared $0.25 dividend?
Carter’s will pay the declared $0.25 per share quarterly dividend on September 25, 2026. Payment will be made to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on September 1, 2026.
Are future dividends from Carter’s (CRI) guaranteed?
No. The company states that future quarterly dividends and their record and payment dates will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors, based on business conditions, future financial performance, investment priorities, and other considerations.
What type of filing did Carter’s (CRI) use to announce this dividend?
Carter’s used a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure to announce the quarterly dividend. The company attached the related press release as Exhibit 99.1 to that report.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2026
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 20, 2026, the Company announced, in a press release, the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend to the Company’s stockholders. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 7.01 of this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release Dated August 20, 2026 | ||||
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL | ||||
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Carter’s, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| August 20, 2026 | CARTER’S, INC. | |||||||
| By: | /s/ Antonio D. Robinson | |||||||
| Name: | Antonio D. Robinson | |||||||
| Title: | Chief Administrative & Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary | |||||||
Exhibit 99.1
| Contact: | ||||||||
| T.C. Robillard | ||||||||
| Vice President, Investor Relations | ||||||||
| TC.Robillard@carters.com | ||||||||
Carter’s, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA, August 20, 2026 – The Board of Directors of Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026.
Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates will be at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors based on a number of factors, including business conditions, the Company’s future financial performance, investment priorities, and other considerations.
About Carter’s, Inc.
Carter’s, Inc. is North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children. The Company’s core brands are Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh, iconic and among the sector’s most trusted names. These brands are sold through more than 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. Carter’s also is the largest supplier of baby and young children’s apparel to North America’s biggest retailers. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available exclusively at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon.com. The Company’s emerging brands include Little Planet, crafted with organic fabrics and sustainable materials, Otter Avenue, a toddler-focused apparel brand, and Skip Hop, baby essentials from tubs to toys. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.