CARTERS INC 8-K

What Happened
Carter's, Inc. (CRI) filed a Form 8‑K (Item 2.02) saying it will participate in a fireside chat at the ICR Conference on January 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. During the discussion the company expects to announce preliminary financial results, including a range for consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, plus preliminary results for its U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale and International segments. Carter’s also issued a press release with these preliminary results on January 9, 2026 (attached as Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Event: ICR Conference fireside chat on January 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
• What will be disclosed: preliminary consolidated net sales range for Q4 and fiscal year ending Jan 3, 2026.
• Segment info: preliminary results for U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale and International for Q4 and fiscal year.
• Filed item: Form 8‑K Item 2.02 (press release dated Jan 9, 2026 attached as Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters
Preliminary sales ranges and segment-level results give investors an early read on revenue and holiday‑season performance before final audited results or an official earnings release. Watch the Jan 9 press release and the Jan 12 ICR presentation for concrete revenue figures and any updates that could affect near‑term earnings expectations or guidance revisions.