Carter's Inc is a leading retailer specializing in children's apparel, offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories, and footwear for infants and young children. Known for its high-quality and comfortable products, the company operates a variety of brands, including Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, and others, catering to the needs of families by providing stylish and functional clothing options. With a strong emphasis on design and innovation, Carter's Inc focuses on creating age-appropriate and trendy outfits, while also promoting value and accessibility through their extensive retail presence and e-commerce platforms. The company prides itself on quality craftsmanship and safety, helping parents dress their children with confidence. Read More
Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) fell 9.8% in the afternoon session after the company slashed its quarterly dividend to $0.25 from $0.80 in the previous quarter. Management acknowledged that the prior dividend level was unsustainable given current profitability. While painful for investors, the cut was intended to preserve cash and maintain financial flexibility in response to growing macroeconomic uncertainty and the risk of rising costs from potential tariffs.
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Children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 4.8% year on year to $629.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.66 per share was 27.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Barclays analyst Paul Kearney initiated coverage on Gildan Activewear, Macy's, Columbia Sportswear, Carter's and Kohl's, with mixed ratings and price forecasts. Despite strong U.S. consumer trends, Kearney remains cautious, citing market volatility and tariff risks impacting apparel sales into 2026.
Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI)
fell 11.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, as a narrow beat on adjusted EPS and stronger-than-expected same-store sales were overshadowed by its suspension of forward guidance amid a CEO transition and tariff uncertainty.
Children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 4.8% year on year to $629.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.66 per share was 27.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), the leading company in North America focused exclusively on apparel for babies and young children, today reported its first quarter fiscal 2025 results.
Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), the leading company in North America focused exclusively on apparel for babies and young children, will report its first quarter fiscal 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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