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Carter's (CRI) operating margin by quarter
Carter's operating margin was 7.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -15.3 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 0.7% (Q2 2025) to 22.7% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 7.4% | -15.3 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 22.7% | +18.5 pts | +22.0 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 4.2% | -5.0 pts | +0.0 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 9.2% | +5.3 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 3.8% | +3.1 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 0.7% | -3.5 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 4.1% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Carter's, Q3 2026: revenue $752M (-0.7% year over year), operating margin 7.4%, net earnings $36.6M, operating cash flow −$100M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Carter's operating margin?
Carter's operating margin was 7.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -15.3 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Carter's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 0.7% (Q2 2025) to 22.7% (Q2 2026).