Carter's, Inc. reported second quarter fiscal 2022 results with net sales of $701 million and diluted EPS of $0.93. The company returned $132 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. The absence of government stimulus, surge in gas prices and inflation weighed on consumers' demand.
Net sales decreased by 6.1% to $700.7 million.
Diluted EPS was $0.93, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.30.
Operating income decreased to $75.4 million, with an operating margin of 10.8%.
The company returned $132 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
For fiscal year 2022, the Company projects net sales of approximately $3.25 billion to $3.30 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of approximately $7.10 to $7.60.
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