Carter's Inc

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ISIN null / Valor 1504916

New York Stock Exchange, Inc (2025-11-21)

USD 30.25+2.89%

Carter's Inc
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About company

Carter's, Inc. is a leading marketer in North America of apparel for babies and young children, owning the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands. With over 1,000 Company-operated stores and an online presence, Carter's is a major supplier of children's apparel to retailers in North America and internationally. The Company's brands are widely available in department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers, with specific lines like Child of Mine at Walmart, Just One You at Target, and Simple Joys on Amazon.com. Carter's also owns the Little Planet brand focusing on organic fabrics and Skip Hop, a lifestyle brand for families with young children. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Carter's continues to be a prominent player in the children's apparel market.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Cyclicals

Net Sales Growth

Net sales for Carter's Inc rose by 4% to $585 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $564 million in Q2 fiscal 2024. This growth was primarily driven by momentum in the company's direct-to-consumer businesses.

Earnings Decline

Diluted earnings per share significantly decreased to $0.01 in Q2 fiscal 2025 from $0.76 in the same quarter the previous year. Adjusted diluted EPS also dropped to $0.17 compared to $0.76 in Q2 fiscal 2024, reflecting challenges in profitability.

Shareholder Returns

Carter's Inc returned $38 million to shareholders through dividends in the first half of fiscal 2025, underscoring its commitment to delivering value to its investors.

Strategic Initiatives Under New Leadership

New CEO Palladini highlighted key investments in pricing strategies, new store openings, and performance-based compensation as factors impacting profitability. He emphasized a focus on serving young families with high-quality, modern, and value-driven products to drive future growth.

Impact of Tariffs

The company began to feel the effects of higher tariffs on imported products, which contributed to the decline in operating income during the quarter.

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Key figures

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Performance

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