Carter's

CRI

Market cap $1.48B

CRI's U.S. Retail logs its 4th straight comp gain and nearly 13% sales growth, but softer April demand puts the 2026 rebound to the test.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on June 5, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 26, 2026. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates will be at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors based on a number of factors, including business conditions, the Company's future financial performance, inves.

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Carter's NYSE: CRI reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales and earnings, with growth across its retail, wholesale and international businesses, but management said tariffs, higher spending and interest costs continued to weigh on profitability.

Carter's is upgraded to a soft 'buy' as revenue growth and strong Q1 results offset ongoing profitability pressures. Q1 2026 revenue rose 8.1% to $681.1M, with the US Retail segment driving double-digit volume and higher pricing. Management guides for low-to-mid single-digit revenue growth in FY26 but expects operating cash flow and EBITDA to decline.

Carter's, Inc. (CRI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

CRI tops Q1 estimates as retail and international strength drive sales, but tariffs and inflation weigh on margins and profit outlook.