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title: "CARTERS INC 1Q 2026: Revenue $681.11M, EPS $0.39— 10-Q Summary"
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description: "CARTERS INC reported Q1 2026 results with revenue of $681.11M, an 8.1% increase from the prior year, and diluted EPS of $0.39, down 9.3%. Net income was $14.34M, a decrease of 7.7%. U.S. Retail comparable sales rose 10.5%, while international sales grew 14.3%. Operational efficiency improved with a 330 basis point reduction in SG&A rate. A CEO transition is in progress, and $130M in tariff refund claims have been submitted, impacting costs and pricing."
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# CARTERS INC 1Q 2026: Revenue $681.11M, EPS $0.39— 10-Q Summary

CARTERS INC reported first-quarter 2026 results with consolidated net sales rising to $681.11M and diluted EPS of $0.39, while net income totaled $14.34M, reflecting higher average unit retail and unit volume across segments versus the prior-year quarter.

**Financial Highlights**

Metric

Current quarter

Prior year quarter

YoY change

Revenue¹

$681.11M

$629.83M

8.1%

Net income²

$14.34M

$15.54M

(7.7%)

Diluted EPS³

$0.39

$0.43

(9.3%)

_¹ Reported as “Net sales”. ² Reported as “Net income”. ³ Reported as “Diluted net income per common share”._

**Business Highlights**

-   Revenue Growth: Consolidated net sales rose 8.1% to $681.1M, driven by higher AUR and unit volume across segments.
-   Channel Performance: U.S. Retail comparable sales were up 10.5% with both eCommerce and stores contributing; U.S. Retail sales increased 12.8%.
-   Brand & Geographic Momentum: International sales grew 14.3%, led by Mexico and Canada; Little Planet and Otter Avenue assortments expanded.
-   Operational Efficiency: SG&A rate improved by 330 basis points through fixed-cost leverage; inventories declined modestly with lower days of supply.
-   Leadership & Trade Developments: A CEO transition is underway and $130M in tariff refund claims have been submitted, affecting cost of goods and pricing considerations.

Original SEC Filing: CARTERS INC \[ CRI \] - 10-Q - May. 06, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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