Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Carter's Earnings Outlook Ahead of Q4 Results

Analysts expect the children's apparel retailer to report lower earnings but higher revenue for the fourth quarter.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Carter's, Inc., the Atlanta-based children's apparel retailer, is set to release its fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, February 27. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share, down from $2.39 per share in the year-ago period. However, the consensus estimate for Carter's quarterly revenue is $922.87 million, up from $859.71 million last year.

Why it matters

Carter's is a major player in the children's clothing market, and its quarterly results are closely watched by investors and industry analysts. The company's performance can provide insights into broader trends in consumer spending and the overall health of the retail sector.

The details

On January 9, Carter's provided preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2025, indicating that its fourth-quarter consolidated net sales rose by a high single-digit percentage year over year. Shares of Carter's gained 0.4% to close at $42.07 on Thursday, February 26.

  • Carter's will release its fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • On January 9, 2026, Carter's provided preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2025.

The players

Carter's, Inc.

An Atlanta-based children's apparel retailer.

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The takeaway

Carter's fourth-quarter results will provide insights into the company's performance and the broader trends in the children's clothing market. Investors will be closely watching the company's earnings and revenue figures to gauge the health of the business and its future prospects.