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RWWM reports 3.9% Carter's (CRI) stake held for advisory clients

RWWM, Inc. and related parties filed Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 5) reporting beneficial ownership of Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) common stock. The filing says they hold 1,443,196 shares, about 3.9% of outstanding shares, across advisory client accounts (1,425,988), the RWWM 401(k) plan (17,208), and shares held by Aaron J. Wagner (849).

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Published Aug 14, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CRINeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The key new information is the updated beneficial ownership level (3.9%) and the breakdown across client accounts, a 401(k) plan, and an officer’s controlled holdings, with no client reported above 5%.

02

Market read

Primarily a transparency update on beneficial ownership, with limited direct trading implications absent evidence of activism or control.

03

What to watch

Traders may still monitor for follow-on 13D/13G changes, but this specific amendment does not show a control shift or activist intent.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filing dated 2026-08-14, for positioning review ahead of next trading sessions

Background

The article summarizes an SEC Schedule 13G/A amendment reporting beneficial ownership by RWWM, Inc. and related parties in Carter’s common stock.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CRINeutralMedium confidence
Context

RWWM, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A showing beneficial ownership of 1,443,196 Carter’s shares, or 3.9% of CRI common stock.

Expected impact

Likely limited near-term impact; any effect would be indirect via signaling of institutional/adviser positioning rather than fundamentals.

Evidence & confidence

The filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment and explicitly frames holdings as advisory/client-related with no single client exceeding 5%, and it does not indicate voting power or an active corporate action.

Market effects

Minimal, as it is a single-company ownership disclosure without operational or sector-wide signals.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

Because the stake is below 5% and appears advisory/client-driven, the disclosure may not reflect a conviction trade and may not matter for price.

Key entities

  • Carter’s, Inc.

    Subject of the Schedule 13G/A beneficial ownership disclosure; reported 3.9% stake by RWWM and related parties.

  • RWWM, Inc.

    Filed the Schedule 13G/A as an investment adviser for advisory client holdings.

  • Scott P. Roseman

    Named as a related beneficial owner in the filing (3.9% reported).

  • Aaron J. Wagner

    Named as a related beneficial owner in the filing (3.9% reported).

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