Carters Inc.

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What management said

“I am pleased with the significant progress of the company’s profitability improvement initiatives in the third quarter, especially in light of delivering slight growth in U.S. Retail comparative sales and overall net sales that were slightly above our outlook amid an uneven macroeconomic environment. As the quarter unfolded, the U.S. Retail team quickly and effectively worked to adjust our marketing and promotional efforts in response to the challenges to help deliver these results. Our solid third quarter performance is currently expected to contribute to another year of growth in net sales, U.S. Retail comparable sales, and operating profit for fiscal 2026, even as we moderate our revenue outlook to reflect the continued pressure on our consumers from the ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty,”

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What Carters Inc. does

Carter’s, Inc. is North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company exclusively for babies and young children. The Company’s core brands are Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh , iconic and among the sector’s most trusted names. These brands are sold through more than 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and online at www.carters.com , www.oshkosh.com , www.cartersoshkosh.ca , and www.carters.com.mx. Carter’s also is the largest supplier of baby and young children’s apparel to North America’s biggest retailers. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available exclusively at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon.com. The Company’s 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. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com . 6

The company’s own description, as it appears at the foot of the release.