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PLCE Stock Chart & Stats
$3.51
-$0.24(-2.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.51
-$0.24(-2.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.76 - $9.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.84K
Average Volume (3M)372.09K
Market Cap
$66.04M
Enterprise Value$706.45M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$633.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.18
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.84
Shares Outstanding22,237,066
10 Day Avg. Volume236,994
30 Day Avg. Volume372,090
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 Cap10.70
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-16.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.00Price Target Upside13.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Omnichannel Retail ModelA diversified go-to-market mix (company e-commerce, store fleet, wholesale and licensing) supports durable revenue channels and customer reach. This reduces single-channel exposure, aids inventory management across channels, and sustains revenue capture while consumer patterns shift.
Established Brand PortfolioMultiple recognizable brands focused on newborns to early teens create repeat purchase potential and licensing leverage. Brand equity supports merchandising, cross-selling and wholesale placements, providing a persistent competitive advantage in branded children’s apparel markets.
Controlling Shareholder Liquidity SupportRelated-party committed financing and a subordinated term loan materially bolster near-term liquidity, enable paydown of revolver balances and vendor obligations, and can stabilize supplier relationships—reducing short-term refinancing risk and supporting operations while strategic fixes are implemented.
Bears Say
Negative Equity And Elevated DebtNegative shareholders’ equity signals an eroded capital cushion and elevates restructuring or covenant risk. Significant outstanding debt (~$376M) limits financial flexibility, raises refinancing sensitivity and makes the company more vulnerable to shocks or slower recoveries in operating performance.
Inconsistent Cash Generation; FCF NegativePersistent negative free cash flow and inconsistent operating cash generation reduce internal funding for inventory, capex and working capital. Continued cash burn increases reliance on external financing (including related-party credit) and constrains investment in merchandising or omnichannel execution.
Revenue Decline And Sustained LossesA multi-year shift from 2022 profitability to ongoing operating and net losses indicates structural demand or margin pressure. Declining revenue and negative margins limit ability to rebuild equity, retrench costs without harming brand or inventory, and make recovery dependent on durable sales improvement.
Children's Place News
PLCE FAQ
What was Children's Place Retail Stores’s price range in the past 12 months?
Children's Place Retail Stores lowest stock price was $2.75 and its highest was $9.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Children's Place Retail Stores’s market cap?
Children's Place Retail Stores’s market cap is $66.04M.
When is Children's Place Retail Stores’s upcoming earnings report date?
Children's Place Retail Stores’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Children's Place Retail Stores’s earnings last quarter?
Children's Place Retail Stores 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 Retail Stores overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Children's Place Retail Stores’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Children's Place Retail Stores pay dividends?
Children's Place Retail Stores pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.56 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Children's Place Retail Stores dividends here
What is Children's Place Retail Stores’s EPS estimate?
Children's Place Retail Stores’s EPS estimate is -0.9.
How many shares outstanding does Children's Place Retail Stores have?
Children's Place Retail Stores has 22,237,066 shares outstanding.
What happened to Children's Place Retail Stores’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Children's Place Retail Stores 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 4.598%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Children's Place Retail Stores?
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$4.00 (13.96% Upside)
$4.00 (13.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PLCE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
245.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Children's Place Retail Stores
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
▲(13.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.92% Insiders
2.42% Mutual Funds
0.01% Other Institutional Investors
91.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors