CARTERS INC
For the period ended Apr 4, 2026. Filed May 6, 2026.
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Apr 4, 2026 · Filed May 6, 2026
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Item 1. Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| April 4, 2026 | January 3, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $473,435 | $487,075 | $320,794 |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $6,018, $7,587, and $5,213, respectively | 196,596 | 178,566 | 203,873 |
| Finished goods inventories, net of inventory reserves of $12,027, $8,897, and $9,641, respectively | 465,876 | 544,624 | 474,124 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 75,720 | 60,508 | 50,216 |
| Total current assets | 1,211,627 | 1,270,773 | 1,049,007 |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $617,458, $609,059, and $612,079, respectively | 179,038 | 186,307 | 179,247 |
| Operating lease assets | 578,585 | 591,806 | 568,856 |
| Tradenames, net | 268,600 | 268,659 | 268,836 |
| Goodwill | 208,413 | 208,994 | 207,125 |
| Customer relationships, net | 19,249 | 20,128 | 22,672 |
| Other assets | 18,643 | 18,803 | 36,057 |
| Total assets | $2,484,155 | $2,565,470 | $2,331,800 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Accounts payable | $188,692 | $235,700 | $199,056 |
| Current operating lease liabilities | 133,384 | 136,488 | 125,556 |
| Other current liabilities | 111,349 | 133,809 | 84,734 |
| Total current liabilities | 433,425 | 505,997 | 409,346 |
| Long-term debt, net | 567,487 | 567,173 | 498,328 |
| Deferred income taxes | 42,910 | 39,380 | 45,300 |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 495,442 | 508,461 | 498,628 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 16,434 | 19,411 | 32,953 |
| Total liabilities | $1,555,698 | $1,640,422 | $1,484,555 |
| Shareholders’ equity: | |||
| Preferred stock; par value $0.01 per share; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | $— | $— | $— |
| Common stock, voting; par value $0.01 per share; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 36,850,117, 36,425,877, and 36,237,114 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 369 | 364 | 362 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 20,251 | 19,584 | 9,385 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (26,740) | (24,361) | (43,066) |
| Retained earnings | 934,577 | 929,461 | 880,564 |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 928,457 | 925,048 | 847,245 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $2,484,155 | $2,565,470 | $2,331,800 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| Fiscal quarter ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |
| Net sales | $681,113 | $629,827 |
| Cost of goods sold | 387,240 | 338,737 |
| Gross profit | 293,873 | 291,090 |
| Royalty income, net | 4,619 | 5,332 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 270,049 | 270,320 |
| Operating income | 28,443 | 26,102 |
| Interest expense | 11,757 | 7,819 |
| Interest income | (3,256) | (3,142) |
| Other expense, net | 86 | 76 |
| Income before income taxes | 19,856 | 21,349 |
| Income tax provision | 5,520 | 5,810 |
| Net income | $14,336 | $15,539 |
| Basic net income per common share | $0.39 | $0.43 |
| Diluted net income per common share | $0.39 | $0.43 |
| Dividend declared and paid per common share | $0.25 | $0.80 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(dollars in thousands)
| Fiscal quarter ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |
| Net income | $14,336 | $15,539 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | ||
| Reclassification related to settlement of Carter’s post-retirement life insurance arrangement, net of tax of $(135) | (435) | — |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (1,944) | 612 |
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (2,379) | 612 |
| Comprehensive income | $11,957 | $16,151 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
| Common stock - shares | Common stock - $ | Additional paid-in capital | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Retained earnings | Total shareholders’ equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 3, 2026 | 36,425,877 | $364 | $19,584 | $(24,361) | $929,461 | $925,048 |
| Withholdings from vesting of restricted stock | (79,985) | — | (3,012) | — | — | (3,012) |
| Restricted stock activity | 504,225 | 5 | (5) | — | — | — |
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | 3,684 | — | — | 3,684 |
| Cash dividends declared and paid of $0.25 per common share | — | — | — | — | (9,220) | (9,220) |
| Comprehensive income | — | — | — | (2,379) | 14,336 | 11,957 |
| Balance at April 4, 2026 | 36,850,117 | $369 | $20,251 | $(26,740) | $934,577 | $928,457 |
| Common stock - shares | Common stock - $ | Additional paid-in capital | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Retained earnings | Total shareholders’ equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 28, 2024 | 36,041,995 | $360 | $3,856 | $(43,678) | $894,024 | $854,562 |
| Withholdings from vestingof restricted stock | (93,538) | (1) | (4,221) | — | — | (4,222) |
| Restricted stock activity | 288,657 | 3 | (3) | — | — | — |
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | 9,753 | — | — | 9,753 |
| Cash dividends declared and paid of $0.80 per common share | — | — | — | — | (28,999) | (28,999) |
| Comprehensive income | — | — | — | 612 | 15,539 | 16,151 |
| Balance at March 29, 2025 | 36,237,114 | $362 | $9,385 | $(43,066) | $880,564 | $847,245 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
| Fiscal quarter ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net income | $14,336 | $15,539 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment | 12,684 | 12,340 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 941 | 914 |
| Provision for excess and obsolete inventory, net | 3,140 | 1,385 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 568 | 415 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 3,684 | 9,753 |
| Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain), net | 95 | (295) |
| Recoveries of doubtful accounts receivable from customers | (1,558) | (454) |
| Unrealized gain on investments | (460) | (329) |
| Deferred income taxes expense | 3,645 | 6,572 |
| Other operating items, net | (547) | — |
| Effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Accounts receivable | (16,573) | (8,603) |
| Finished goods inventories | 74,994 | 27,122 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (14,991) | (19,035) |
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | (73,541) | (93,968) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $6,417 | $(48,644) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Capital expenditures | $(6,960) | $(10,346) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | $(6,960) | $(10,346) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Dividends paid | $(9,220) | $(28,999) |
| Withholdings from vesting of restricted stock | (3,012) | (4,222) |
| Other | — | (370) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | $(12,232) | $(33,591) |
| Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (865) | 449 |
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | $(13,640) | $(92,132) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 487,075 | 412,926 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $473,435 | $320,794 |
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