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PLCE Stock Chart & Stats
$2.69
-$0.04(-1.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.69
-$0.04(-1.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.04 - $9.56
Previous Close$2.4
Volume134.18K
Average Volume (3M)329.47K
Market Cap
$54.93M
Enterprise Value$701.47
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$633.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.31
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.84
Shares Outstanding22,237,066
10 Day Avg. Volume299,496
30 Day Avg. Volume329,470
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)-1.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.07
P/FCF Ratio-9.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.00Price Target Upside48.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.11B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Omnichannel And Brand PortfolioMultiple brands and sales channels diversify customer access and create several routes to monetize children’s apparel. This platform can support resilience and future growth if merchandising, sourcing and inventory execution improve.
Management Incentive AlignmentThe performance-based equity arrangement links interim CEO compensation to longer-term value creation rather than short-term cash rewards. Continued employment requirements may also support management retention during the operational recovery effort.
Shareholder Liquidity SupportAccess to subordinated related-party financing provides liquidity for vendor obligations and general corporate needs. That support may help preserve merchandise availability and operating continuity while the company addresses its underlying losses.
Bears Say
Persistent Losses And Revenue DeclineWeak sales and sustained losses indicate that the core retail model is not currently generating durable earnings power. Continued pressure on demand, pricing or costs could limit reinvestment capacity and prolong the turnaround.
Stressed Balance SheetNegative equity and substantial debt leave the company with a thin capital cushion and limited financial flexibility. The stressed structure increases dependence on lenders and related-party support, particularly while profitability remains negative.
Inconsistent Cash GenerationRecent cash burn means the business is not consistently self-funding operations or investment. Volatile working capital and spending patterns can increase financing needs and reduce the company’s ability to absorb weaker trading conditions.
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PLCE FAQ
What was Children's Place’s price range in the past 12 months?
Children's Place lowest stock price was $2.04 and its highest was $9.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Children's Place’s market cap?
Children's Place’s market cap is $54.93M.
When is Children's Place’s upcoming earnings report date?
Children's Place’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Children's Place’s earnings last quarter?
Children's Place released its earnings results on Jun 12, 2026. The company reported -$2.395 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$2.146 by -$0.249.
Is Children's Place overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Children's Place’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Children's Place pay dividends?
Children's Place pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.56 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Children's Place dividends here
What is Children's Place’s EPS estimate?
Children's Place’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Children's Place have?
Children's Place has 22,237,066 shares outstanding.
What happened to Children's Place’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Children's Place reported an EPS of -$2.395 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$2.146. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.714%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Children's Place?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PLCE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Children's Place Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$4.00 (48.70% Upside)
$4.00 (48.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PLCE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-57.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.47%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Children's Place
The Children's Place, Inc. operates as a specialized retailer focusing on apparel for children. Its operations are divided into two primary segments: The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. The company designs, contracts the manufacturing of, and then sells a wide array of items for children, including clothing, footwear, accessories, and other related merchandise. These products are offered under various proprietary brands such as The Children's Place, Place, Baby Place, Gymboree, and Sugar & Jade. As of January 29, 2022, The Children's Place maintained a substantial retail presence, with 672 physical stores located across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, it facilitated online shopping through its e-commerce platforms: childrensplace.com, gymboree.com, and sugarandjade.com. Globally, the company extended its reach through seven international franchise partners, who collectively managed 211 points of distribution in 16 different countries. Founded in 1969, The Children's Place, Inc. changed its name from The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. in June 2014. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Secaucus, New Jersey.
PLCE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$4.00
▲(48.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.92% Insiders
2.42% Mutual Funds
61.19% Other Institutional Investors
30.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors