Carter's Sees FY26 Low Double-Digit to Mid-Teens Decline in Adjusted Diluted EPS >CRI
CRI sits 70% above its 52-week low of $23.381.
Summary
Carter's has issued a negative outlook for fiscal year 2026, projecting a low double-digit to mid-teens decline in adjusted diluted EPS. This guidance immediately follows the company's announcement of Q4 adjusted EPS that significantly surpassed analyst estimates. The strong Q4 performance is now overshadowed by a materially weaker forecast for the upcoming year, indicating potential headwinds or a challenging operating environment. This forward-looking guidance is a significant development that will likely weigh on investor sentiment and could lead to a re-evaluation of the company's near-term prospects despite the recent earnings beat.
At the time of this announcement, CRI was trading at $39.84 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.5B. The 52-week trading range was $23.38 to $44.99. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.