[SCHEDULE 13G/A] CARTERS INC SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G for Carter’s, Inc. (CRI), reporting beneficial ownership of 567,436 shares of common stock, or 1.56% of the class. They report shared voting power: 567,436 and shared dispositive power: 567,436, with no sole voting or dispositive power.

The filers are classified as an investment adviser and a parent holding company, and certify the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course and not to change or influence control. The date of event is September 30, 2025.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

CARTERS INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

146229109

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 146229109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 567,436.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 567,436.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

567,436.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.56 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 146229109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 567,436.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 567,436.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

567,436.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.56 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CARTERS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: PHIPPS TOWER, 3438 PEACHTREE ROAD NE SUITE 1800, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30326
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 146229109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 567,436
(b)	Percent of class: 1.56 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 567,436 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 567,436
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 567,436 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 567,436
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	11/14/2025

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	11/14/2025

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

FAQ

What stake in Carter’s (CRI) did AQR report on this Schedule 13G/A?

AQR reported 1.56% of Carter’s common stock, representing 567,436 shares.

How much voting and dispositive power did AQR report over CRI shares?

AQR reported shared voting power: 567,436 and shared dispositive power: 567,436, and 0 sole power for both.

Who are the reporting persons on the CRI Schedule 13G/A?

The reporting persons are AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.

What is the event date for AQR’s CRI ownership report?

The date of event is September 30, 2025.

Under what capacities did AQR file the CRI Schedule 13G/A?

They filed as an investment adviser and as a parent holding company.

Does the filing state an intent to influence control of Carter’s?

No. It certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course, not to change or influence control.

What class of securities is covered and what is the CUSIP?

It covers common stock of Carter’s, CUSIP 146229109.