8-K current report · filed Jul 31, 2026

CARTERS INC (CRI) 8-K Current Report: July 31, 2026

Item 2.02Item EX-99.1CRI overview

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CARTERS INC (CRI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 31, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Fiscal quarter ended July 4, 2026 results announced July 31, 2026.

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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
  • Results furnished under Regulation FD, limiting Section 18 liability and incorporation into Securities Act filings

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit 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%
  • GAAP EPS of $2.87 was heavily boosted by the $132M tariff recovery, including $100M after tax; adjusted EPS was $0.26
  • First-half adjusted EPS declined to $0.65 from $0.83 as tariffs, demand-creation spending, and inflation offset productivity gains
  • Fiscal 2026 outlook calls for 2%-3% sales growth, $230M-$240M operating cash flow, and adjusted EPS declining high-single to low-double digits

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