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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$2.29 - $9.56
Previous Close$2.4
Volume134.18K
Average Volume (3M)329.47K
Market Cap
$55.82M
Enterprise Value$706.45M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$633.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.16
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. 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 Cap12.66
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-16.25
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
Omnichannel Brand PortfolioThe Children’s Place operates a multi-brand, omnichannel model (stores, e-commerce, wholesale, licensing). That structural mix diversifies revenue sources, broadens customer reach across demographics and channels, and provides durable distribution flexibility versus single-channel peers.
Controlling Shareholder Liquidity SupportMithaq’s $15M loan and $40M commitment demonstrate owner willingness to provide patient capital to prepay revolver, reduce vendor payables and support operations. This related-party financing materially reduces near-term refinancing risk and underpins liquidity while strategic fixes are pursued.
Shareholder Backing For Governance & IncentivesStockholder approval of the board slate, auditor and an expanded equity incentive pool signals investor support for governance continuity and long-term compensation. That endorsement aids retention, alignment and execution of turnaround initiatives over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Equity And High LeverageNegative shareholders’ equity combined with roughly $376M of debt indicates a very thin capital cushion and elevated leverage. This structural weakness constrains access to traditional capital markets, raises solvency sensitivity to shocks, and limits financial flexibility for investments or restructurings.
Inconsistent Cash GenerationThe company’s cash conversion is volatile: TTM operating cash flow is slightly negative and free cash flow clearly negative despite intermittent strong years. Persistent cash burn while loss-making forces reliance on external or related-party funding and hampers sustainable reinvestment.
Declining Revenue And Sustained LossesA multiyear decline from 2022 and ongoing net losses (TTM revenue down and ~-9% net margin) indicate structural demand/margin pressure. Sustained unprofitability erodes retained earnings, increases refinancing needs and necessitates material merchandising, cost, or channel improvements to restore durable earnings power.
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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 $2.29 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 $55.82M.
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 19 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?
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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 ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.7%
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
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
61.14% Other Institutional Investors
30.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors