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Understanding how the largest U.S. children's apparel company performs across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce requires digging into the details. Carter's Inc (CRI) SEC filings break down revenue by sales channel and brand, showing exactly where growth is coming from and where challenges emerge.
Carter's 10-K annual reports reveal the economics of children's retail: same-store sales performance, wholesale partnership dynamics, and the growing contribution of digital sales. The company's segment reporting separates U.S. retail, U.S. wholesale, and international operations, letting you track which channels drive profitability.
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DEF 14A proxy statements detail executive compensation structures and board composition at this family-focused retailer. Access all Carter's SEC documents with AI-powered summaries that extract the key insights without requiring hours of manual analysis.
Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) filed an 8-K stating it issued a press release announcing the pricing of a senior notes offering. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and was made in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act. The company’s common stock trades on the NYSE under ticker CRI; the filing lists Preferred Stock Purchase Rights as registered under Section 12(b) as well. The report date is October 29, 2025.
Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) announced the commencement of a senior notes offering. At the same time, its subsidiary The William Carter Company issued a conditional notice to redeem all of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2027 on November 27, 2025, at 100.00% of principal, or $500.0 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption is conditioned upon completion of one or more financings, including the senior notes offering, and receipt of sufficient net proceeds.
The company also expects to enter into a new five-year senior secured asset based revolving credit facility of up to $750 million, which would replace its existing secured revolver. Carter’s has obtained commitments for the full amount, but execution remains subject to satisfactory documentation and other conditions, and there can be no assurance it will be entered into.
Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) filed its Q3 2025 report, showing softer profitability on flat sales. Net sales were $757.8 million versus $758.5 million a year ago. Operating income fell to $29.1 million from $77.0 million, and net income declined to $11.6 million from $58.3 million, or diluted EPS of $0.32 versus $1.62. Gross profit was $341.6 million versus $356.0 million as costs rose, while SG&A increased to $318.0 million from $284.7 million, reflecting operating model and restructuring initiatives.
Year-to-date, net sales were $1.973 billion versus $1.984 billion; operating income was $59.2 million versus $171.5 million. Operating cash flow was an outflow of $136.3 million versus an inflow of $11.3 million, driven by higher inventories and receivables. Cash was $184.2 million; long‑term debt (5.625% senior notes due 2027) was $498.7 million with no revolver borrowings and $843.1 million available. The company recorded a non‑cash pension settlement charge of $8.8 million and booked $6.1 million of restructuring accruals. The Board adopted a limited‑duration shareholder rights plan on September 22, 2025. Common dividends paid in the first three quarters totaled $1.30 per share.
Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) announced an organizational restructuring plan to right-size its cost structure, with total charges expected at $10.1–$11.1 million. The company recorded $6.1 million of these charges in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and expects an additional $4.0–$5.0 million in the fourth quarter.
The company expects to pay substantially all of these costs in the first two quarters of fiscal 2026, with actions associated with the plan expected to be substantially completed by the second quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to local law and consultation requirements. Carter’s also furnished a press release with financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1; the information was furnished, not filed.
Carter's, Inc. adopted a stockholder rights plan to deter takeover attempts and preserve long-term value for shareholders. The board declared a dividend of one Right for each outstanding share of common stock to holders of record at the close of business on October 3, 2025. Each Right permits its holder, under the Rights Agreement, to buy one ten-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock at an initial exercise price of $160.00 per Right, subject to adjustment.
The Rights Agreement, dated September 22, 2025, names Equiniti Trust Company, LLC as Rights Agent and includes a flip-in feature. If a person or group becomes an "Acquiring Person," most Rights held by that Acquiring Person and certain affiliates automatically become null and void, while other holders may exercise Rights to receive Common Stock valued at two times the exercise price. Related documents include the Certificate of Designation for the Preferred Stock and a press release dated September 24, 2025.
Hali Borenstein, a director of Carter's, Inc. (CRI), received 16.8031 shares of the issuer's common stock on 09/12/2025 at no cash cost under the companys director deferred compensation program. Following the transaction, the reporting persons total beneficial ownership is reported as 16,991.8143 shares. The Form 4 was filed by one reporting person and signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/12/2025. The filing explains these shares were credited as a dividend payment and will be settled pursuant to the deferred compensation plan.
Jevin Eagle, a director of Carters, Inc. (CRI), was credited with 16.8031 shares of common stock on 09/12/2025 as part of the company’s director deferred compensation program. The shares were recorded at a $0 price because they represent a dividend payment credited into the plan rather than a market purchase. After this transaction, the reporting person’s beneficial ownership totaled 22,713.8143 shares. The Form 4 was filed individually and signed by an attorney-in-fact, Derek Swanson, on 09/12/2025. The filing indicates the change is non-derivative and direct ownership resulting from the dividend-crediting mechanism.
RWWM, Inc. and related persons reported beneficial ownership of Carter's Inc. (CRI) common stock totaling 6,141,521 shares, representing 16.86% of the class as of the reporting event date 08/31/2025. RWWM, Inc. (an investment adviser organized in California) holds sole dispositive power over those 6,141,521 shares while recording no sole voting power. The RWWM Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan holds 8,604 shares (0.02%) with shared voting power. Scott P. Roseman and Aaron J. Wagner are named individuals: both report shared dispositive power over 6,141,521 shares; Mr. Wagner reports 849 shares with sole voting power. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) disclosed the involuntary termination without cause of Ms. Krugman, effective October 21, 2025, with severance and a customary release to be confirmed in a separation agreement; her 2025 annual incentive payout, if any, will be pro-rated through August 22, 2025. The Board irrevocably terminated The William Carter Company Deferred Compensation Plan effective September 30, 2025, citing low participation, administrative complexity, and reduced need following an approved transition to a Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan. The Plan is overfunded; participating employees will receive a single lump-sum payout of their account balances on a Final Payment Date scheduled no earlier than 12 months and no later than 24 months after termination. As of August 14, 2025, 16 of 302 eligible employees were active participants.
Emily DeHaven Scanlon Evert, Chief Strategy Officer of Carter's Inc. (CRI), reported initial beneficial ownership of 78,868 shares of Common Stock on Form 3 dated 08/14/2025. The shares are restricted and vest in four equal annual installments beginning one year after the grant. The filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/15/2025.