Carter's, Inc. — Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Summary

Carter's, Inc. reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $752.5 million, a 0.7% decrease from the prior year, while U.S. Retail comparable sales increased by 0.4%. The company achieved an operating income of $55.8 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.03, driven by higher realized pricing and productivity initiatives. A significant recovery of previously paid import duties contributed to a $224.0 million operating income for the first three quarters of the fiscal year. Carter's updated its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting net sales between $2.91 billion and $2.93 billion and adjusted diluted EPS between $3.05 and $3.23.