Carters Inc.
- CRI · NYSE
- Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl
- Atlanta, GA
- 15,400 employees
- CIK 0001060822
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Sharon Price John CEO & President 4, 2026-06-17
- Douglas C. Palladini CEO & President 4, 2026-04-06
- Richard F. Westenberger CFO & COO 4, 2026-06-15
- Karen Marie Smith Chief Supply Chain Officer 4, 2026-08-13
- Emily DeHaven Evert Scanlon Chief Strategy Officer 4, 2026-08-11
- Sarah Crockett Chief Marketing Officer 4, 2026-08-11
Carters Inc is a U.S. public company in apparel & other finishd prods of fabrics & similar matl (SIC 2300), headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It trades as CRI on NYSE. Revenue was $2.9B in the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, +1.9% from the year before. It reported about 15,400 employees. Sharon Price John is CEO & President.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.9B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $2.8B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $2.9B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $3.2B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $3.5B 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Operating income | $144M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $255M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $323M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $379M 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $497M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| SG&A | $1.2B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $1.1B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $1.1B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $1.1B 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $1.2B 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Net income | $91.8M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $186M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $233M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $250M 10-K, 2025-02-25 | $340M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Price John President and CEO at Carter’s | CEO & President | 4, 2026-06-17 |
| Douglas C. Palladini | CEO & President | 4, 2026-04-06 |
| Richard F. Westenberger | CFO & COO | 4, 2026-06-15 |
| Karen Marie Smith | Chief Supply Chain Officer | 4, 2026-08-13 |
| Emily DeHaven Evert Scanlon | Chief Strategy Officer | 4, 2026-08-11 |
| Sarah Crockett | Chief Marketing Officer | 4, 2026-08-11 |
| David B. Tichiaz Jr. | Chief Brand Officer | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Julie D'Emilio | Chief Sales Officer | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Emily D. Evert Chief Strategy Officer & EVP, Carter's Inc | x-MD & Partner BCG | Chief Strategy Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-27 |
| Allison Peterson | Chf. Retail & Digital Ofc. | 4, 2026-08-11 |
| Antonio Robinson | Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec | 4, 2026-05-15 |
| Jeffrey H. Black | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-01 |
| Jevin S. Eagle | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-01 |
| Luis Borgen | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-01 |
| Mark P. Hipp | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-01 |
| Rochester Anderson, Jr. | Board member (per proxy) bio: Independent Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-01 |
What Carters Inc does
We are North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children. Our core brands are Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh (or “ OshKosh ”), iconic and among the sector’s most trusted names. Our exclusive Carter’s brands, which consist of Child of Mine , Just One You , and Simple Joys , are developed for Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Our emerging brands include Little Planet , crafted with organic fabrics and sustainable materials, Otter Avenue , a toddler-focused apparel brand, and Skip Hop , baby essentials from tubs to toys.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 36.7 million (as of October 23, 2026) | 10-Q, October 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $660M (as of June 27, 2025) | 10-K, February 27, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending October 3, 2026) | 10-Q, October 30, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 13, 2026 (filed April 1, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 1, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Atlanta, Georgia) | Latest 10-K |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-21
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-08-20
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-31
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-14
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-01
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-27
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-01-09
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-11-25
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
Frequently asked questions about Carters Inc
- What does Carters Inc do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "We are North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children. Our core brands are Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh (or “ OshKosh ”), iconic and among the sector’s most trusted names. Our exclusive Carter’s brands, which consist of Child of Mine , Just One You , and Simple Joys , are developed for Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Our emerging brands include Little Planet , crafted with organic fabrics and sustainable materials, Otter Avenue , a toddler-focused apparel brand, and Skip Hop , baby essentials from tubs to toys."
- What is Carters Inc's revenue?
- $2.9B for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, from its 10-K filed February 27, 2026.
- Is Carters Inc profitable?
- Carters Inc reported net income of $91.8M for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026.
- How many employees does Carters Inc have?
- About 15,400 as of January 3, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Carters Inc?
- Sharon Price John, CEO & President, as named in a 4 filed June 17, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Carters Inc?
- Richard F. Westenberger, CFO & COO, as named in a 4 filed June 15, 2026.
- Where is Carters Inc headquartered?
- Atlanta, GA.
- What is Carters Inc's stock ticker?
- CRI on NYSE.
- What industry is Carters Inc in?
- Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl, SIC code 2300.
- What is Carters Inc's website?
- corporate.carters.com.
- When does Carters Inc report earnings next?
- January 12, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Carters Inc a public company?
- Yes. Carters Inc files with the SEC under CIK 0001060822 and trades as CRI.
- Who audits Carters Inc?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Atlanta, Georgia, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Carters Inc are outstanding?
- 36.7 million shares as of October 23, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 30, 2026.
- What is Carters Inc's public float?
- $660M as of June 27, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 27, 2026.
- How many business segments does Carters Inc report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending October 3, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 30, 2026.
- When is Carters Inc's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 13, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 1, 2026.