Carter's, Inc. reported third quarter fiscal 2020 results, exceeding sales and earnings goals. Net sales reached $865 million, with a decline of 8%. Operating income grew by 35% to $114 million, and diluted EPS increased by 38% to $1.85. The company had $1.6 billion in liquidity at quarter end.
Third quarter results show progress recovering from market disruption
Net sales $865 million, decline of 8%
U.S. Retail comparable sales down 3.5%, including 17% increase in eCommerce sales
Operating income $114 million, growth of 35%; adjusted operating income $120 million, growth of 4%
Given the market disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, recent spikes in confirmed cases of the coronavirus, and related uncertainty on timing and extent of the market recovery, the Company is not providing fiscal 2020 sales and earnings guidance at this time.
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