The Children's Place, Inc. PLCE

2.16 (0.06) (2.70%) as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$49.4M
P/E
0.0×
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years,
Insider Buys alert about insiders buying in the last 12 month

Insider Decisions

Total buys 0.05
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy 1 — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership 66.86%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 49.37
Revenue 1,125.72
Net Income (133.02)
Free Cash Flow 23.02
Net Debt 391.35
Current Ratio 0.89
Debt/Equity (2.87)
P/E ratio 0.00
P/S ratio 0.04
P/B ratio 0.00
Past 5Y EPS Growth —
This Y EPS Growth (25.64%)
Next Y EPS Growth 53.65%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 17.46%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2026 Powerpack
2025 Powerpack
2024 Powerpack
2023 Powerpack
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
2019 2.24
0.56
0.56
0.56
0.56
2018 2.00
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
2017 1.60
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
2016 0.80
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Cash 14 5 5 7
Receivables 33 43 26 45
Inventory 362 400 325 340
Other — — — —
452 468 398 426
2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Payables 226 127 108 146
ST’ Debt 227 246 131 178
Other — — — —
616 518 388 480
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales (3.50%) (4.51%) (10.89%)
Cash Flow (26.75%) 0.00% 0.00%
Earnings 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Book Value 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Revenue

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 215 242 — — —
’26 242 298 339 329 1,209
’25 268 320 390 409 1,386
’24 322 346 480 455 1,603
’23 362 381 509 456 1,708
’22 435 414 558 508 1,915
’21 255 369 426 473 1,523
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 (54) 21 — — —
’26 (43) (30) 6 75 8
’25 (111) (84) (44) 121 (118)
’24 5 (38) (10) 135 93
’23 (19) (34) 36 9 (8)
’22 (17) 13 71 66 133
’21 (40) (43) 32 15 (36)
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 (62) 16 — — —
’26 (46) (32) (3) 72 (9)
’25 (115) (92) (48) 121 (133)
’24 (6) (45) (16) 132 65
’23 (30) (42) 23 (6) (54)
’22 (23) 6 62 59 104
’21 (46) (51) 23 8 (66)
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 (2.40) (1.39) — — —
’26 (1.57) (0.24) (0.19) (2.01) (4.01)
’25 (2.99) (2.51) 1.57 (0.62) (4.53)
’24 (2.33) (2.82) 3.05 (10.26) (12.36)
’23 1.43 (1.01) 3.26 (4.10) (0.09)
’22 3.01 1.60 5.30 2.68 12.59
’21 (7.86) (3.19) 0.91 0.53 (9.59)
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

3
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
92.95 87.05 53.62 9.25 47.88 29.20 14.27 4.77 3.66 1.82

Analyst estimates 2027–2029

Powerpack
Low Price
147.50 161.65 116.84 72.50 113.50 83.77 48.88 38.03 11.99 5.38
High Price
15,500 15,800 18,700 17,300 13,300 11,900 11,300 8,390 7,900 7,800
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
1,785 1,870 1,938 1,871 1,523 1,915 1,708 1,603 1,386 1,209
Revenue
37.62% 38.03% 35.27% 35.03% 21.89% 41.49% 30.09% 27.79% 33.14% 29.91%
Gross Margin
147 161 109 88 (212) 257 (15) (114) (49) (90)
EBT
8.23% 8.62% 5.60% 4.73% (13.91%) 13.42% (0.86%) (7.10%) (3.57%) (7.47%)
EBT Margin
102 85 101 73 (140) 187 (1) (155) (58) (88)
Net Income
66 68 69 75 66 58 51 47 40 33
Depreciation
96.07 106.45 117.16 120.32 104.07 131.22 130.79 127.98 108.59 54.88
Revenue/Sh
5.51 4.82 6.10 4.71 (9.59) 12.82 (0.09) (12.36) (4.53) (4.01)
Earnings/Sh
10.72 12.20 8.46 11.44 (2.44) 9.13 (0.63) 7.41 (9.21) 0.37
Cash Flow/Sh
(1.87) (3.34) (4.30) (8.65) (2.09) (2.01) (3.49) (2.20) (1.24) (0.79)
Capex/Sh
8.86 8.86 4.16 2.79 (4.53) 7.12 (4.12) 5.21 (10.45) (0.42)
Free CF/Sh
26.71 26.96 19.01 15.13 6.38 15.45 12.13 (0.72) (4.65) (2.46)
Book Value/Sh
19 18 17 16 15 15 13 13 13 22
Shares
17.48 31.21 15.89 12.51 0.00 5.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
PE Ratio
1.01 1.41 0.83 0.50 0.67 0.54 0.35 0.17 0.09 0.08
PS Ratio
3.63 5.56 5.09 3.94 10.98 4.58 3.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
PB Ratio
0.88 1.28 0.82 0.72 0.79 0.63 0.53 0.34 0.38 0.35
EV/Sales
9.57 15.37 22.97 30.89 (18.21) 11.57 (16.97) 8.31 (3.98) (45.50)
EV/FCF
199 214 140 178 (36) 133 (8) 93 (118) 8
Op' Cash Flow
(35) (59) (71) (134) (31) (29) (46) (28) (16) (17)
Capex
165 156 69 43 (66) 104 (54) 65 (133) (9)
FCF
282 296 104 (145) (171) (10) (86) (164) (50) 10
Working Cap'
15 21 49 483 245 225 337 277 412 336
Total Debt
(228) (238) (20) 414 182 170 320 263 406 331
Net Debt
496 474 314 235 93 225 158 (9) (59) (54)
Sh' Equity
11.32% 9.15% 12.11% 7.68% (12.09%) 17.19% (0.11%) (17.30%) (7.47%) (12.45%)
ROA
34.29% 42.84% 23.65% 9.27% (45.44%) 43.54% (0.20%) (20.63%) (2.47%) (12.93%)
ROIC
19.99% 17.46% 25.62% 26.67% (85.44%) 117.40% (0.59%) (206.80%) 168.99% 155.40%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Fiscal years to Jan 2026 · latest quarter Jul 2026 · fundamentals updated 24 Sep 2026

The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) key facts

  • The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) is an Apparel Manufacturing company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on Nasdaq.
  • The Children's Place, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2026 (year ended January 2026) was $1.2 billion, down 12.8% from fiscal 2025.
  • As of September 25, 2026, PLCE traded at $2.16, a market capitalization of $49.4 million.
  • Return on equity was 155.4% and debt-to-equity -2.87.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations · fundamentals updated Sep 24, 2026.

The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) Latest News

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14 Sep

3

The Children’s Place, Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly results reveal financial performance that shapes near-term stock valuation and sentiment.

9 Sep

3

UBS Securities identifies balanced upside and downside skew for Children's Place stock ahead of Q2 results. Analyst note on balanced skew ahead of earnings can moderately affect short-term PLCE investor sentiment and trading.

12 Jun

4

The Children’s Place reported first quarter 2026 financial results including revenue, net loss, comparable sales and updated guidance. Quarterly earnings release directly moves stock price and resets valuation expectations.

27 Apr

4

The Children’s Place, Inc. (PLCE) announces strategic partnership with Al Othaim to re-enter Saudi Arabian market. Re-entering Saudi Arabia through partnership opens high-growth market for expansion and revenue diversification.

10 Apr

4

The Children’s Place, Inc. (PLCE) reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings disclosure significantly impacts PLCE's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

3

The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) will report earnings tomorrow, with analysts expecting a 1.6% revenue growth year on year to $463.6 million, following a 10.2% decrease in the same quarter last year. The company previously missed revenue expectations and full-year EPS guidance. Analysts have maintained their estimates, indicating stability heading into earnings. Children's Place has missed revenue estimates four times in the past two years, and its stock price remains unchanged amid a 3.8% decline in its peer group. The average analyst price target is $8, compared to the current share price of $7.14. Expected revenue growth and ongoing challenges suggest a moderate influence on financial performance.

19 Dec

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported a loss in Q3 and announced a new $100 million loan financing to bolster its financial position. The company is facing challenges in the retail sector, impacting its profitability and growth prospects. The loan is intended to provide liquidity and support ongoing operations amid a competitive landscape. Investors are closely monitoring these developments as they could influence the company's future performance. The Q3 losses and new loan financing may moderately influence financial performance and market sentiment.

18 Dec

3

SLR Credit Solutions has provided a term loan to The Children's Place, Inc. to support its operational needs and growth initiatives. This financing is expected to enhance the company's liquidity and financial flexibility, allowing it to navigate market challenges more effectively. The loan terms and conditions have been structured to align with the company's strategic objectives. The term loan is likely to improve liquidity and operational flexibility, impacting financial performance moderately.

16 Dec

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported its third quarter 2025 results, highlighting a decline in sales and a decrease in net income compared to the previous year. The company faced challenges due to changing consumer preferences and increased competition in the retail sector. Despite these hurdles, management remains optimistic about future growth strategies, including expanding online sales and enhancing product offerings. The company also announced plans to streamline operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Sales decline and strategic adjustments indicate a moderately noticeable influence on future performance.

12 Dec

3

The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) is experiencing a resurgence in returns, indicating a positive trend in customer engagement and sales performance. The company is focusing on enhancing its product offerings and improving operational efficiencies to capitalize on this momentum. Analysts suggest that these developments could lead to a stronger market position and improved financial outcomes in the near future. The return momentum may moderately influence financial performance and competitive positioning.

12 Oct

3

An insider at The Children's Place, Inc. increased their stake in the company by 23% over the past year, indicating growing confidence in the company's future prospects. This move may reflect positive sentiment regarding the company's performance and strategic direction. An insider buying shares suggests confidence in the company's future, which may influence market sentiment and performance.

7 Oct

3

The Children's Place, Inc. has announced updates to its My Place Rewards program, enhancing customer engagement and loyalty. The revamped program includes new features such as personalized offers, easier point redemption, and exclusive member benefits. These changes aim to improve the shopping experience and drive repeat purchases, aligning with the company's strategy to strengthen its customer base and increase sales. Enhancements to the rewards program are expected to moderately influence customer loyalty and sales performance.

13 Sep

3

The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) experienced a significant decline of 52% over the past year, but institutional investors have shown renewed interest, indicating potential recovery. This shift may reflect confidence in the company's future strategies and market positioning despite previous losses. Institutional interest suggests a potential turnaround, but the past year's decline limits the immediate impact on performance.

8 Sep

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported a sales increase driven by back-to-school shopping, reflecting strong consumer demand for children's apparel. The company highlighted successful inventory management and promotional strategies that contributed to this growth. Analysts noted that the positive sales performance could enhance the company's financial outlook for the upcoming quarters, positioning it favorably in the competitive retail landscape. The sales lift from back-to-school shopping is expected to moderately influence financial performance and market sentiment.

5 Sep

3

The Children's Place, Inc. is implementing a cost-cutting initiative in response to a decline in quarterly sales. The company aims to streamline operations and reduce expenses to improve financial performance amid challenging market conditions. This strategic move reflects the ongoing pressures faced by the retailer as it navigates a competitive landscape and seeks to enhance profitability. Cost-cutting measures may moderately influence financial performance and operational efficiency.

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported its second quarter 2025 results, highlighting a decline in sales and a decrease in net income compared to the previous year. The company faced challenges due to changing consumer preferences and increased competition in the retail sector. Despite these hurdles, management remains optimistic about future growth strategies, including expanding online sales and enhancing product offerings. The results prompted discussions on potential cost-cutting measures and adjustments to inventory management to improve profitability moving forward. Sales decline and net income drop indicate moderate challenges that could affect financial performance.

6 Aug

3

Investors in The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) have faced significant losses over the past three years, with the company's stock performance failing to yield profits. The challenges faced by the retailer have raised concerns about its future viability and market position, leading to a negative sentiment among shareholders. The prolonged unprofitability indicates potential challenges in financial performance and market positioning.

2 Aug

3

The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) is highlighted as one of three highly shorted stocks that could potentially experience significant upward movement. The article discusses the current short interest in PLCE, suggesting that a short squeeze could occur if positive market sentiment develops. Factors such as recent financial performance and strategic initiatives are considered, indicating that PLCE may attract investor attention and lead to increased stock prices. Short interest and potential for a short squeeze could moderately influence PLCE's market performance.

10 Jul

4

The Children's Place, Inc. has announced a multi-season collaboration with Sanrio, launching capsule collections featuring Hello Kitty and Friends from Fall 2025 through Spring 2026. The partnership aims to create collectible, wearable fashion for families, celebrating seasonal milestones with themed drops such as Perfect Paris, Trick or Treat, Forever Fancy, and Galentine’s. The collections will be available in stores and online, with the first collection debuting on September 11th. Both brands emphasize joy, creativity, and cross-generational connections through this collaboration. The collaboration with Sanrio is a significant strategic move that could enhance brand appeal and drive sales.

5 Jul

4

The Children's Place, Inc. has recently demonstrated strong growth in returns on capital, indicating effective management and operational efficiency. The company has successfully navigated market challenges, leading to improved financial performance and investor confidence. Analysts highlight the positive trajectory of the brand, suggesting that its strategic initiatives are paying off, which may enhance its competitive positioning in the retail sector. Strong growth in returns on capital indicates significant improvements in financial performance and strategic positioning.

9 Jun

4

The Children's Place reported a significant financial loss, with an adjusted first-quarter loss of $1.52 per share, three times wider than analyst estimates. Revenue fell nearly 10% year-over-year to $242.1 million, and comparable sales dropped almost 14%, primarily due to declining e-commerce revenue. Interim CEO Muhammad Umair attributed the poor performance to economic uncertainty, consumer concerns over tariffs, and unseasonable weather patterns. The company anticipates continued sales pressure throughout the year, leading to a 30% drop in shares and a loss of over half their value in 2025. Significant economic uncertainty and tariff concerns are likely to adversely affect The Children's Place's financial performance and market position.

6 Jun

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported a decline in sales attributed to weakened consumer sentiment linked to macroeconomic conditions and unseasonable weather. The interim CEO highlighted financial pressures stemming from these factors. Softer consumer sentiment and unseasonable weather are expected to moderately influence financial performance and market positioning.

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported its fiscal Q1 earnings, revealing a decline in sales and a net loss compared to the previous year. The company attributed the downturn to various factors, including inventory challenges and changing consumer behavior. Despite the challenges, management expressed optimism about future strategies aimed at improving performance and enhancing customer engagement. The earnings report highlighted ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to market trends. Sales decline and net loss indicate moderate challenges that could affect financial performance.

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported its first quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a decline in sales and a decrease in net income compared to the previous year. The company faced challenges due to changing consumer behavior and increased competition in the retail sector. Despite these hurdles, management remains optimistic about future growth strategies, including expanding online sales and enhancing product offerings. The results reflect ongoing efforts to adapt to market conditions and improve operational efficiency. Sales decline and net income drop indicate moderate challenges that could affect financial performance.

16 Apr

4

The Children's Place, Inc. has significantly reduced its physical store presence from 924 locations in 2020 to 495 in 2024 due to misjudgments, despite many closures being profitable. The company acknowledges neglecting its brick-and-mortar stores, which have become an 'orphan channel.' To address these issues, The Children's Place has hired a new head of real estate, renegotiated leases, and plans to open 15 new stores by the end of 2025, including the first standalone Gymboree. The company aims to improve store conditions and attract customers through strategic investments. Significant strategic moves and investments are being made to revitalize the company's physical presence and address declining sales.

15 Apr

4

The Children's Place, Inc. is facing significant challenges as its physical stores are increasingly viewed as an 'orphan channel' due to a shift in consumer shopping habits towards online platforms. The company is struggling with declining foot traffic and sales, prompting a reevaluation of its retail strategy. Executives acknowledge the need to adapt to changing market dynamics and consumer preferences, which may involve closing underperforming locations and enhancing online offerings to remain competitive. The shift in consumer behavior and the company's response could significantly alter its retail strategy and market positioning.

11 Apr

4

The Children's Place, Inc. reported a net sales decrease of 10.2% to $409 million for Q4 2024, with a full-year decline of 13.5% to $1.386 billion. Despite these challenges, the company achieved its third consecutive quarter of adjusted operating profits, improved gross profit margins to 29% for Q4 and 33% for the full year, and reduced SG&A spending to its lowest level in over 15 years. The company completed a $90 million rights offering to enhance liquidity and reduce debt. Looking ahead, it aims to refine its omni-channel strategy and improve product offerings while navigating potential tariff impacts on the apparel sector. The completion of a significant rights offering and strategic initiatives to improve profitability indicate a major shift in the company's trajectory.

3

The Children's Place, Inc. reported its fiscal Q4 earnings, revealing a decline in sales and a net loss compared to the previous year. The company attributed the downturn to various factors, including inventory challenges and changing consumer behavior. Despite the losses, management expressed optimism about future strategies aimed at improving performance and addressing market demands. The earnings report highlighted ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience, with plans for new product launches and marketing initiatives in the upcoming quarters. The earnings report indicates challenges that may moderately influence financial performance and market positioning.

6 Apr

4

The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) has seen a 21% decline in stock price, contributing to a 19% loss over the past year, primarily affecting institutional investors who hold 78% of the shares. Mithaq Capital, the largest shareholder with 62%, has significant control over the company's future. The recent downturn may pressure institutions to sell, negatively impacting individual investors. While institutional ownership suggests credibility, it also poses risks if multiple investors attempt to exit simultaneously. Insider ownership is present but limited, and general public ownership stands at 14%. Analysts have identified five warning signs for the company, indicating potential challenges ahead. The significant institutional ownership and recent stock decline suggest potential pressures that could impact future performance and investor sentiment.

4 Apr

4

Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) has seen a 46.9% decline in stock price, now at $7.97 per share, due to poor quarterly results. Key concerns include shrinking same-store sales averaging 11.3% annual declines, a 37% annual drop in earnings per share (EPS), and high debt levels of $454.2 million against only $13.64 million in cash. The company's 78× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio indicates over-leverage, raising risks of bankruptcy or credit downgrades. Despite a seemingly cheap valuation at 7.6× forward price-to-earnings, the fundamentals suggest significant downside risk, prompting analysts to recommend alternative investment opportunities in more promising stocks. The significant decline in same-store sales and high debt levels are likely to impact future performance and investor sentiment.

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