CARTERS INC
For the period ended Oct 3, 2026. Filed Oct 30, 2026.
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Oct 3, 2026 · Filed Oct 30, 2026
CRI$34.29-1.2%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| October 3, 2026 | January 3, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $450,957 | $487,075 | $184,190 |
| Short-term investments | 75,000 | — | — |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $11,231, $7,587, and $12,026, respectively | 228,858 | 178,566 | 237,866 |
| Finished goods inventories, net of inventory reserves of $15,394, $8,897, and $12,347, respectively | 587,035 | 544,624 | 656,149 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 74,497 | 60,508 | 55,576 |
| Total current assets | 1,416,347 | 1,270,773 | 1,133,781 |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $581,338, $609,059, and $599,467, respectively | 177,632 | 186,307 | 189,012 |
| Operating lease assets | 562,384 | 591,806 | 611,569 |
| Tradenames, net | 268,483 | 268,659 | 268,718 |
| Goodwill | 207,559 | 208,994 | 208,351 |
| Customer relationships, net | 17,483 | 20,128 | 20,993 |
| Other assets | 19,389 | 18,803 | 37,015 |
| Total assets | $2,669,277 | $2,565,470 | $2,469,439 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Accounts payable | $254,353 | $235,700 | $240,235 |
| Current operating lease liabilities | 131,492 | 136,488 | 150,548 |
| Other current liabilities | 123,781 | 133,809 | 110,907 |
| Total current liabilities | 509,626 | 505,997 | 501,690 |
| Long-term debt, net | 568,135 | 567,173 | 498,738 |
| Deferred income taxes | 43,340 | 39,380 | 41,200 |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 479,181 | 508,461 | 529,139 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 14,767 | 19,411 | 34,030 |
| Total liabilities | $1,615,049 | $1,640,422 | $1,604,797 |
| 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; 36,692,152, 36,425,877, and 36,518,637 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 367 | 364 | 365 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 26,751 | 19,584 | 18,029 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (30,719) | (24,361) | (28,107) |
| Retained earnings | 1,057,829 | 929,461 | 874,355 |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 1,054,228 | 925,048 | 864,642 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $2,669,277 | $2,565,470 | $2,469,439 |
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