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PLCE Stock Chart & Stats
$2.41
-$0.04(-1.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.41
-$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
$54.04M
Enterprise Value$701.47
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$633.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.30
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 Upside65.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Omnichannel BusinessMultiple brands and sales channels diversify revenue sources and provide flexibility in reaching families. E-commerce, stores, wholesale and licensing can support customer access and reduce dependence on any single distribution route over the medium term.
Management Incentive AlignmentThe performance-based equity arrangement gives the interim CEO a long-term incentive to improve the retailer’s business value and shareholder outcomes. Vesting over multiple milestones may encourage sustained operational focus rather than short-term decisions.
Shareholder-Backed Liquidity SupportThe related-party financing provides additional liquidity, supports vendor payments and can reduce revolving borrowings. Its long maturity and subordination to existing facilities may give the company more time to execute operational improvements and stabilize its funding position.
Bears Say
Persistent Losses And Revenue DeclineFalling revenue alongside recurring operating and net losses indicates weak demand, elevated costs or both. The deterioration from 2022 profitability suggests the company lacks demonstrated, sustainable earnings power, limiting internally generated resources for reinvestment.
Stressed Balance SheetNegative equity and sizable debt leave the retailer with a thin capital cushion and reduced financial flexibility. Lower assets versus 2022–2023 reinforce the risk that additional operating setbacks could constrain investment, supplier confidence or access to financing.
Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationNegative current cash generation is unfavorable for a loss-making retailer carrying substantial debt. Historical swings and continued negative free cash flow show that working capital and spending remain volatile, increasing reliance on financing to fund ongoing operations.
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 $2.04 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 $54.04M.
When is Children's Place Retail Stores’s upcoming earnings report date?
Children's Place Retail Stores’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Children's Place Retail Stores’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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?
Currently, no data Available
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?
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Children's Place Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$4.00 (65.98% Upside)
$4.00 (65.98% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PLCE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-57.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
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
▲(65.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.92% Insiders
2.42% Mutual Funds
61.19% Other Institutional Investors
30.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors