CRI at a glance
CARTERS INC (CRI, SEC CIK 1060822) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 27, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 31, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 21, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as September 28, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 (FY2025), CARTERS INC (CRI) reported revenue of $2.9 billion (up 1.9% from FY2024) and net income of $91.8 million. Diluted EPS was $2.53.
- As of June 30, 2026, 32 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding CARTERS INC (CRI) shares worth $937.6 million in 13F-HR filings.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $2.9B
- +1.9% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 0 sells
- No open-market trades
- 13F holders
- 32 funds
- $937.6M · +0 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 21, 2026
- Item 8.01
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Jan 3, 2026
Business Overview
- Core business: North America’s largest apparel company focused exclusively on babies and young children with iconic brands Carter’s and OshKosh
- New toddler brand Otter Avenue launched July 2025 emphasizing independence, fashion-forward styles
- Strategic emphasis on sustainable clothing via Little Planet brand launched 2021 with GOTS-certified organic cotton
- Market share: Carter’s brands hold #1 U.S. infant/toddler apparel market position with 9% market share as of Dec 2025
- Operates 1,068 retail stores, ~19,500 wholesale locations in North America, plus international presence in 90+ countries
Risk Factors
- Regulatory/legal risk: Incremental tariff-related costs increased product costs by approximately $60 million in fiscal 2025
- Geopolitical/macroeconomic threat: Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates reduced consolidated net sales by $6.7 million in 2025
- Operational/supply chain vulnerability: Tariff-related cost pressures leading to raised prices, production mix changes, and cost-sharing with vendors
- Competitive/market disruption risk: Decreased demand and sales for Simple Joys brand in U.S. Wholesale segment due to shifts in Amazon partnership
- Financial/structural risk: Increased interest expense by $2.9 million to $34.2 million driven by overlap of senior notes and higher interest rate on $575 million notes due 2031
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Operating cash flow $122.3M, down 59.1% YoY due to lower net income and higher inventory purchases from tariffs
- Capital expenditures $53.7M, down 4.5% YoY; planned capex ~$55M for retail stores, distribution, and IT in fiscal 2026
- Financing cash flow $2.0M provided vs. $174.8M used prior year; driven by $575M senior notes issued and $500M notes redeemed
- No share repurchases in fiscal 2025; $599M remaining buyback capacity; dividends $1.55/share down from $3.20/share in prior year
- Management expects cash, operations cash flow, and $743.7M ABL facility borrowing capacity adequate for working capital and capex needs
AI summary of the CRI 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jul 4, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- No impairments recorded through July 4, 2026; Canada goodwill carrying value $37.3 million
- Headwinds: evolving trade policies, potential tariffs, and trade restrictions could trigger future impairment charges
Risk Factors
- Newly added geopolitical risk: late-February 2026 U.S.-Israel military strikes against Iran and retaliatory missile attacks
- Most material update: Middle East escalation, sanctions, and trade-route disruptions threatening energy prices and supply chains
- Macroeconomic risk: higher energy prices and input costs increasing inflationary pressure
- Operational risk: global supply-chain disruption affecting product availability and customer spending
- Financial risk: currency exchange-rate volatility from expanded geopolitical instability
AI summary of the CRI 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 8.01: Other Events
- Limited-duration stockholder rights agreement expired on September 21, 2026
- Associated preferred stock purchase rights are no longer exercisable
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Quarterly cash dividend declared for Carter’s stockholders
- Dividend announcement signals ongoing shareholder-return commitment
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Quarterly dividend declared at $0.25 per share
- Payment scheduled for September 25, 2026
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Fiscal quarter ended July 4, 2026 results announced July 31, 2026
- Full financial results contained in Exhibit 99.1, requiring review for revenue, profitability, and guidance implications
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 net sales rose 5.2% to $615.5M, led by U.S. Wholesale growth of 11.7% and U.S. Retail comparable sales growth of 5.1%
- Adjusted operating income increased 54.1% to $18.1M, but adjusted margin remained modest at 2.9%
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Jevin | A | Sep 25, 2026 | 14.573 | - |
| Smith Karen Marie | F | Aug 12, 2026 | 1,124 | $39.06 |
| Peterson Allison | F | Aug 9, 2026 | 4,426 | $39.96 |
| Scanlon Emily DeHaven Evert | F | Aug 8, 2026 | 8,743 | $39.96 |
| Crockett Sarah | F | Aug 8, 2026 | 2,842 | $39.96 |
| John Sharon Price | A | Jun 15, 2026 | 93,302 | - |
| John Sharon Price | A | Jun 15, 2026 | 62,204 | - |
| Westenberger Richard F. | D | Jun 12, 2026 | 250 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $2.8B | $2.9B |
| Gross Profit | - | $1.4B | $1.3B |
| Operating Income | - | $254.7M | $143.9M |
| Net Income | - | $185.5M | $91.8M |
| Gross Margin | - | 48.0% | 45.4% |
| Op. Margin | - | 9.0% | 5.0% |
| Net Margin | - | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $2.4B | $2.4B | $2.6B |
| Equity | $845.3M | $854.6M | $925.0M |
| ROE | - | 21.7% | 9.9% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $5.12 | $2.53 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $298.8M | $122.3M |
| CapEx | - | $56.2M | $53.7M |
Source: XBRL data in CARTERS INC (CRI)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate CRI share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 32 | $937.6M |
| Q1 2026 | 32 | $709.8M |
| Q4 2025 | 27 | $650.3M |
| Q3 2025 | 29 | $569.2M |
| Q2 2025 | 29 | $659.4M |
| Q1 2025 | 26 | $700.5M |
| Q4 2024 | 24 | $636.2M |
| Q3 2024 | 21 | $402.1M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 220 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
CRI filing archive
AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Sep 21, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Aug 20, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| SC 13G | Aug 6, 2026 | - | - | |
| 10-Q | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 4, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Jul 31, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| SC 13G | Jul 14, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 8, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 8-K | May 14, 2026 | - | Analysis |
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CRI SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Which institutions hold CRI stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest CARTERS INC (CRI) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($239.7 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($118.2 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($78.4 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($64.4 million), State Street Corp ($61.6 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was CRI's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 (FY2025), CARTERS INC (CRI) reported revenue of $2.9 billion (up 1.9% from FY2024) and net income of $91.8 million. Diluted EPS was $2.53. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in CRI's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed February 27, 2026, CARTERS INC (CRI) flagged: Regulatory/legal risk: Incremental tariff-related costs increased product costs by approximately $60 million in fiscal 2025. Geopolitical/macroeconomic threat: Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates reduced consolidated net sales by $6.7 million in 2025. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did CRI report in its latest 8-K?
CARTERS INC (CRI) filed an 8-K on September 21, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events). Limited-duration stockholder rights agreement expired on September 21, 2026.
What are the latest CRI SEC filings?
CARTERS INC (CRI) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 27, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 31, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 21, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on September 28, 2026.
What is CRI's SEC CIK number?
CARTERS INC (CRI)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1060822. EDGAR lists every CRI filing under that number.
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