Carter's (Carter's) Retained Earnings : $867 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Carter's Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Carter's's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $867 Mil.

Carter's's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($814 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($869 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($869 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($867 Mil).

Carter's's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($979 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($830 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($830 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($869 Mil).

Carter's Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Carter's's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Carter's Retained Earnings Chart

Carter's Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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915.32

952.60

978.67

830.37

868.80

Carter's Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															827.93	799.60	814.08	868.80	866.65

Carter's Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Carter's (NYSE:CRI) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Carter's (Carter's) Business Description

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Address

3438 Peachtree Road North East, Phipps Tower, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326

Website

https://www.carters.com

Carter's Inc makes apparel for babies and children under brand names including Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh. It sells its products through a multi-channel business model, which includes retail stores, eCommerce, and wholesale sales channels, as well as retail omnichannel capabilities in the United States and Canada, which enables it to reach a broad range of consumers around the world. The company operates in three segments; U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. The majority of Carter's sales are in the U.S. and through Carter's brand. The company predominantly sources products through contract manufacturers in Asia. It has multiple distribution centers in the U.S., in addition to distribution centers in Canada and Asia that serve international customers.

Executives

Michael Dennis Casey	director, officer: Chairman and CEO	1170 PEACHTREE STREE NE STE 900, ATLANTA GA 30309
Julie D'emilio	officer: EVP, Sales	3438 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 1800, ATLANTA GA 30326
Ben Pivar	officer: SVP, CIO	3438 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, SUITE 1800, ATLANTA GA 30326
Richard F. Westenberger	officer: EVP and CFO	1170 PEACHTREE STREET, SUITE 900, ATLANTA GA 30309
Brian Lynch	officer: President, Carter's, Inc.	1170 PEACHTREE ST., ATLANTA GA 30309
Kendra Krugman	officer: EVP, Merchandising and Design	3438 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, SUITE 1800, ATLANTA GA 30326
Jeff Jenkins	officer: EVP Global Marketing	3438 PEACHTREE ROAD NE, ATLANTA GA 30306
Jill Wilson	officer: SVP HR and Talent Development	1170 PEACHTREE ST., ATLANTA GA 30309
William J Montgoris	director	C/O OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED, 263 SHUMAN BLVD., NAPERVILLE IL 60563
Karen Marie Smith	officer: EVP Supply Chain	15960 MEADOW KING WAY, MILTON GA 30004
Stacey Rauch	director	C/O ASCENA RETAIL GROUP, INC., 933 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, MAHWAH NJ 07430
Jeffrey Harry Black	director	ONE CARRIER PLACE, FARMINGTON CT 06032
Rochester Jr. Anderson	director	268 LASSITER DRIVE, ELLENWOOD GA 30294
Stephanie Stahl	director	C/O KNOLL, INC., 1235 WATER STREET, EAST GREENVILLE PA 18041
Scott F. Duggan	officer: SVP, Gen Counsel & Secy	C/O THE FRESH MARKET, INC., 628 GREEN VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 500, GREENSBORO NC 27408