Official announcements (8-K)

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn October 30, 2026, Carter’s, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2026. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in the Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsOn October 26, 2026, Richard F. Westenberger gave notice of his decision to step down as Chief Operating Officer, which will be effective upon the Company's appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Westenberger will continue to serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn October 30, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the evolution of its leadership structure. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn September 21, 2026, Carter's, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its limited duration stockholder rights agreement (the "Rights Agreement"), dated as of September 22, 2025, by and between the Company and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent, expired in accordance with its terms. As a result, the Rights Agreement is no longer in effect, and the associated preferred stock purchase rights have expired and are no longer exercisable.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn August 20, 2026, the Company announced, in a press release, the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend to the Company’s stockholders. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 7.01 of this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn July 31, 2026, Carter’s, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended July 4, 2026. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in the Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

In the company's wordsThe Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). Set forth below are the final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the stockholders. 1. Election of Directors Each of the eight director nominees were elected to a one-year term. The voting results were as follows: Name Total votes for Total votes against Total votes abstained Broker non-votes Rochester Anderson, Jr. 26,433,744 2,255,893 109,613 3,931,843 Jeffrey H. Black 26,517,459 2,176,948 104,843 3,931,843 Luis A. Borgen 26,593,692 2,100,878 104,680 3,931,843 Jevin S. Eagle 26,633,029 2,061,628 104,593 3,931,843 Mark P. Hipp 26,471,912 2,222,496 …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn May 14, 2026, the Company announced, in a press release, the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend to the Company’s stockholders. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 7.01 of this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn May 6, 2026, Carter’s, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in the Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn May 1, 2026, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer transition matters described in Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, Carter’s, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release, which, among other things, reaffirmed the Company’s first quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 outlook that was provided on February 27, 2026. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsAppointment of Sharon Price John as Chief Executive Officer and President and Director On May 1, 2026, the Company announced that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Sharon Price John as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and a member of the Board, effective June 15, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Ms. John, age 62, recently announced her intention to retire from her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (“Build-A-Bear”) (NYSE: BBW), effective June 11, 2026, a role that she has held since March 2016. From May 2013 through March 2016, Ms. John served as Build-A-Bear’s Chief …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsThe Company’s press release regarding the matters described in Item 2.02 and Item 5.02 above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information included in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by the Company pursuant to the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn February 27, 2026, Carter’s, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in the Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn January 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time, Carter's, Inc. (the "Company") is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2026. During the discussion, the Company expects to provide certain preliminary financial results, including a range of consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, as well as certain preliminary financial results for the Company's U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International segments for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending January 3, 2026. The Company issued a press release relating to the preliminary results on January 9, 2026. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsResignation of Chief Information & Technology Officer On November 21, 2025, Raghu Sagi, Chief Information & Technology Officer, submitted his resignation from Carter's, Inc. (the "Company"), effective as of January 20, 2026. The Company wishes Mr. Sagi the best of luck in his future endeavors.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn November 17, 2025, The William Carter Company (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carter’s, Inc. (“Carter’s”), entered into a new five-year senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $750 million (the “ABL Facility”). The ABL Facility replaced the Company’s existing secured revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the ABL Facility will mature, and lending commitments thereunder will terminate, five years after the closing date of the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility consists of a $750 million U.S. dollar revolving credit facility, up to $100 million of which may be drawn in Canadian dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, or other currencies …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsThe information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated into this Item 2.03 by reference.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsEntry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Notes Offering On November 13, 2025, The William Carter Company (the “Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Carter’s, Inc. (“Carter’s”), completed the sale of $575 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior notes due 2031 (the “notes”). The Company received net proceeds from the offering of approximately $567 million, after deducting related fees and expenses, which it intends to use, together with cash on hand, to (i) redeem all of its outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2027, (ii) pay related fees and expenses and (iii) with any remaining amounts, for general corporate purposes. The notes were issued pursuant to an …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsThe information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated into this Item 2.03 by reference.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsNotes Offering The notes were offered and sold pursuant to a purchase agreement, dated October 29, 2025, between the Company, the guarantors named therein, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, on behalf of itself and the other initial purchasers identified therein (collectively, the “Initial Purchasers”). The notes were resold to persons reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (as amended, the “Securities Act”) and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes have not been registered for sale under the Securities Act or any state securities …

Changed its company rules or financial year (Item 5.03)

Changes to the company's rules or the dates of its financial year.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Announced cost cutting or restructuring (Item 2.05)

Restructuring usually brings one-off costs now, aimed at lower costs later.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Changed the rights of shareholders (Item 3.03)

Changes to shareholders' rights affect what owners can vote on or receive.

Changed its company rules or financial year (Item 5.03)

Changes to the company's rules or the dates of its financial year.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.