NYSE$CRI
Carter's · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Carter's achieved its fourth quarter sales objective with growth driven by retail and international businesses, but profitability was lower than last year due to continued investments and higher inventory-related costs.
Carter's, Inc. reported a 1.3% increase in net sales to $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, driven by growth in the U.S. Retail and International segments. Diluted EPS was $2.82, while adjusted diluted EPS was $2.81, a decline of 1.1%. Profitability in the quarter was lower than the previous year, reflecting continued investments in the business and higher inventory-related costs.
- Net sales increased by 1.3% to $1.1 billion, driven by U.S. Retail and International segments.
- Diluted EPS was reported at $2.82, with adjusted diluted EPS at $2.81, reflecting a 1.1% decrease.
- Operating income decreased by 4.6% to $162.8 million, with operating margin decreasing to 14.8%.
- The Board of Directors authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program and a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Carter's · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.1B
Revenue by segment
Carter's · $1.1B total across 3 segments · Q4 2019
- U.S. Retail$620M—56.3%
- U.S. Wholesale$349M—31.7%
- International$132M—12.0%
Forward guidance
For fiscal year 2020, the company projects net sales will increase approximately 2% to 3% and adjusted diluted earnings per share will increase approximately 4% to 6% compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $6.46 in fiscal 2019.
Tailwinds
- Net sales are projected to increase by 2% to 3%.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to increase by 4% to 6%.
- New share repurchase program authorized for $500 million.
- Quarterly cash dividend increased by 20% to $0.60 per share.
- Company returned $287 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in fiscal 2019
Headwinds
- Expenses of approximately $10 million to $12 million related to organizational restructurings are anticipated.
- The company is monitoring the outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, which may affect textile production and manufacturing.
- The financial impact of any delayed receipts from China is not known at this time.
- First quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company projects net sales will be comparable to the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and adjusted diluted earnings per share will be approximately $0.60 compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.87 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
- Increased investments in information technology, new stores, and marketing, and lower royalty income reflecting the conclusion of a licensing agreement.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
35 / 65 earnings
Positive
+14.5%
Q4 2015
Best reaction
-20.3%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +11.7% | -1.9% | +14.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -20.3% | -16.3% | -17.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.0% | -2.9% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +3.6% | +8.5% | +25.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -11.4% | -13.5% | -17.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -16.1% | -20.7% | -20.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -14.2% | -15.4% | -17.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.4% | +1.2% | +10.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.6% | -4.4% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.6% | -1.3% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.1% | +3.5% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.4% | -0.9% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.5% | -2.1% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.5% | +2.2% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -7.7% | -11.5% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.3% | +0.7% | -5.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.9% | -3.1% | -12.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +10.1% | +13.0% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.1% | +2.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.2% | +1.3% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +8.1% | +6.8% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.8% | -4.7% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.9% | -2.1% | -10.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.6% | +4.9% | +19.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -17.2% | -17.4% | -34.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.7% | +2.9% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +3.9% | +0.9% | -5.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.2% | +0.8% | -20.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.1% | +7.7% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.8% | +2.6% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -10.2% | -9.3% | -9.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.5% | -4.4% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.0% | -4.9% | -15.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.3% | +3.1% | +14.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.7% | -0.2% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.1% | +0.0% | -9.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.7% | +5.3% | +7.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.6% | +1.1% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -8.4% | -9.5% | -13.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +14.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -8.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.4% | — | — |
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