← Research LibraryThe BriefFY2026 10-K · headline figures audited against SEC data
CARTERS INC: Revenue grew 1.9% to $2.898B from $2.844B. Net income declined 50.5% to $91.796M from $185.509M. Free cash flow declined 71.7% to $68.63M from $242.622M. Operating margin contracted 399 bps to 4.97%. CARTERS INC's annual comparison also shows free cash flow declined despite revenue growth; stock compensation grew faster than revenue; inventory grew faster than revenue.
The read at a glance✓ Audited against SEC data
- Growth — Revenue grew 1.9%OK
- Profitability — Net income declined 50.5% to $91.796M from $185.509MWatch
- Cash flow — Free cash flow declined 71.7% to $68.63M from $242.622MWatch
- Margins — Operating margin contracted 399 bps to 4.97%Watch
- Accounting — No overriding statistical warningNote
- Insiders — 0 purchases and 0 salesNote
Business
In addition to the strategic pillars described above, we are focused on returning to consistent, profitable growth, recapturing market share, and creating long-term shareholder value through initiatives designed to (i) stabilize business performance, (ii) increase near-term productivity, and (iii) invest to enable long-term growth.
Where the revenue comes from
Fiscal 2025, as CARTERS INC reports it. History and quarterly detail are in the app.
- U.S. Retail$1.5B
- U.S. Wholesale$1.0B
- International$431.0M
Leadership changes
From CARTERS INC's own filings, the day they're filed.
- Raghu Sagi · Chief Information & Technology Officer · departureeff. 2026-01-20
- Douglas C. Palladini · Chief Executive Officer · departureeff. 2025-10-21
- Kendra D. Krugman · Chief Product Officer · departureeff. 2025-08-18
Latest filings
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-08-20
- 10-Q · Quarterly report2026-07-31
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-07-31
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-05-14
- 10-Q · Quarterly report2026-05-06
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