Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) said on Friday that preliminary results show consolidated net sales rose by a high single-digit percentage in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, marking a third straight quarter of comparable retail sales growth.
Shares in the children’s clothing group climbed 0.89% following the update.
In the U.S. Retail segment, net sales increased at a high single-digit pace, with comparable sales up in the mid-single-digits. Growth was led by robust online demand, while bricks-and-mortar stores also delivered positive comparable performance. Average unit retail pricing rose in the mid-single-digits during the quarter.
“As we consistently focus on business stabilization and returning to growth, I am pleased to see the impact our many actions are having, especially considering the highly competitive holiday sales period,” said Douglas C. Palladini, Chief Executive Officer & President. “We also continue to grow average unit retail pricing as we price up, including less promotional activity, an important element of ongoing efforts to offset the impact of higher tariffs and improve profitability.”
For the full fiscal year 2025, Carter’s reported consolidated net sales growth in the low single-digits compared with the prior year. The U.S. Wholesale segment posted low single-digit growth in the fourth quarter but recorded a low single-digit decline over the full year. By contrast, the International segment delivered high single-digit growth in the fourth quarter and mid-single-digit growth for the full fiscal year.
The company noted that the extra trading week in fiscal 2025 contributed roughly $33 million to consolidated net sales. Carter’s said it expects to release its full fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results in late February 2026.
Separately, the company announced that David B. Tichiaz has joined Carter’s as Chief Brand Officer, where he will oversee product design and merchandising teams.