Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Carter's, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 9, 2026
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ending January 3, 2026
This filing announces the Company's scheduled participation in a fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2026 on January 12, 2026, where preliminary financial results will be discussed. A press release containing these preliminary results was issued on January 9, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains a range of consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, as well as preliminary results for U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International segments.
Material Changes
No specific material changes versus the prior comparable period are detailed in the text of this Form 8-K. The document serves as a notification of upcoming disclosures rather than a detailed financial comparison.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Upcoming Event: Fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2026 on January 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.
- Expected Disclosure: Management expects to provide preliminary financial results, including a sales range for Q4 and the full fiscal year ending January 3, 2026.
- Legal Status: The information furnished in this Item 2.02 and the attached press release is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not subject to the liabilities of that Section.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific preliminary sales ranges and segment results.
- Attend or review the transcript of the ICR Conference 2026 fireside chat on January 12, 2026, for detailed management commentary.
- Verify the final audited financial statements in the subsequent 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026, as this 8-K contains only preliminary data.