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The Children's Place, Inc. operates an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands in North America. It operates through two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. The company designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells apparel, accessories, and footwear primarily under The Children's Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place brands. It offers its products through digital storefronts; physical stores in the North America; wholesale marketplaces; and international franchise partners. The company also sells it products through online, such as www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com. The company was formerly known as The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. and changed its name to The Children's Place, Inc. in June 2014. The Children's Place, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Fundamentals
Scroll to Statements| Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industry | Apparel Manufacturing | Market Cap | 94.21M |
| Enterprise Value | 664.66M | Income | -51.70M | Sales | 1.29B |
| Book/sh | -0.39 | Cash/sh | 0.33 | Dividend Yield | — |
| Payout | 0.00% | Employees | 2530 | IPO | — |
| P/E | — | Forward P/E | -4.45 | PEG | — |
| P/S | 0.07 | P/B | -10.95 | P/C | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.46 | EV/Sales | 0.52 | Quick Ratio | 0.13 |
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | Debt/Eq | — | LT Debt/Eq | — |
| EPS (ttm) | -2.61 | EPS next Y | -0.95 | EPS Growth | — |
| Revenue Growth | -13.00% | Earnings | 2026-04-09 | ROA | -0.48% |
| ROE | — | ROIC | — | Gross Margin | 31.13% |
| Oper. Margin | 1.08% | Profit Margin | -4.01% | Shs Outstand | 22.17M |
| Shs Float | 7.73M | Short Float | 29.11% | Short Ratio | 6.48 |
| Short Interest | — | 52W High | 9.56 | 52W Low | 3.66 |
| Beta | 1.99 | Avg Volume | 487.18K | Volume | 127.45K |
| Target Price | $4.50 | Recom | None | Prev Close | $4.18 |
| Price | $4.25 | Change | 1.67% |
Valuation Models
Price estimates from analyst targets and simple models.
1. Analyst consensus
$4.50
Mean price target
2. Current target
$4.25
Latest analyst target
3. DCF / Fair value
$54.70
Simplified: (Free Cash Flow ÷ Shares) × 18 (P/FCF multiple). Not a …
Ratings
Current target
$4.25
Low
$4.50
High
$4.50
Mean
$4.50
Latest analyst rating changes
| Date | Action | Analyst | Rating Change | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $5 |
| 2025-12-18 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $6 |
| 2025-11-04 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $8 |
| 2025-09-10 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $7 |
| 2025-06-09 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $6 |
| 2025-04-15 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $7 |
| 2025-03-04 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $9 |
| 2024-11-18 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $17 |
| 2024-09-19 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $18 |
| 2024-06-11 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $12 |
| 2024-05-22 | main | Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform → Market Perform | $9 |
| 2024-05-07 | main | Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform → Market Perform | $9 |
| 2024-04-24 | up | B. Riley Securities | Sell → Neutral | $7 |
| 2024-02-13 | down | B. Riley Securities | Neutral → Sell | $4 |
| 2024-02-12 | main | Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform → Market Perform | $13 |
| 2023-11-20 | down | B. Riley Securities | Buy → Neutral | $19 |
| 2023-11-17 | main | Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform → Market Perform | $24 |
| 2023-11-15 | reit | Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform → Market Perform | $31 |
| 2023-08-18 | main | B. Riley Securities | Buy → Buy | $45 |
| 2023-08-18 | main | Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform → Market Perform | $31 |
- New leadership team takes shape at Children’s Place amid transformation - Stock Titan ue, 24 Feb 2026 14
- With Children's Place Stock Sliding, Have You Assessed The Risk? - Trefis Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11
- PLCE Stock Tumbles 32% After Earnings Slump — Here’s How Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Its Bottom Line - Stocktwits Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08
- $PLCE stock is down 36% today. Here's what we see in our data. - Quiver Quantitative Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08
- Is The Children's Place Turning A New Leaf? (NASDAQ:PLCE) - Seeking Alpha Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07
- The Children's Place, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PLCE) Shares Climb 44% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up - simplywall.st Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07
- Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) - Yahoo Finance Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08
- Children's Place (PLCE) Shares Plummet After Third Consecutive Q - GuruFocus Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08
- Insider Buying Update for Monday, October 13: PLCE, CPSH - Intellectia AI Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15
- Children's Place adds more stores as online sales drop and it swings to loss - Stock Titan ue, 16 Dec 2025 08
- The Children's Place: Faith In A Turnaround Is Diminishing - Seeking Alpha hu, 18 Dec 2025 08
- The Children’s Place, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Updates - Quiver Quantitative ue, 16 Dec 2025 08
- Children's Place President Acquires 23% More Stock - simplywall.st Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07
- Stock Futures Trade Mixed Amid AI Valuation Concerns Following Broadcom Earnings: AVGO, ORCL, TLRY, PLCE Among Stocks To Watch - Stocktwits hu, 11 Dec 2025 08
- 20% Birthday Discount & 3 Tiers — The Children's Place revamps My Place Rewards with 25% card perk - Stock Titan ue, 07 Oct 2025 07
Insider Transactions
| Date | Shares | Value | Url | Text | Insider | Position | Transaction | Start Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33898 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | ARSHAD HUSSAN | Director | — | 2026-02-03 00:00:00 | D |
| 1 | 33898 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SUMMERTON RHYS | Director | — | 2026-02-03 00:00:00 | D |
| 2 | 33898 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | EDWARDS DOUGLAS R | Director | — | 2026-02-03 00:00:00 | D |
| 3 | 7143 | 50001 | — | Purchase at price 7.00 per share. | UMAIR MUHAMMAD | Chief Executive Officer | — | 2025-10-08 00:00:00 | D |
| 4 | 100000 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SZCZEPANSKI JOHN | Chief Financial Officer | — | 2025-08-20 00:00:00 | D |
| 5 | 160000 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | UMAIR MUHAMMAD | Chief Executive Officer | — | 2025-08-20 00:00:00 | D |
| 6 | 100000 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | LIMA-GUINEHUT CLAUDIA | Officer | — | 2025-08-20 00:00:00 | D |
| 7 | 80000 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SHURE JARED E. | General Counsel | — | 2025-08-20 00:00:00 | D |
| 8 | 7679 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SHURE JARED E. | General Counsel | — | 2025-04-15 00:00:00 | D |
| 9 | 38627 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | UMAIR MUHAMMAD | Chief Executive Officer | — | 2025-03-24 00:00:00 | D |
Financials
| Line Item | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaxEffectOfUnusualItems | -5.88M | -7.25M | -683.76K | -409.63K |
| TaxRateForCalcs | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.27 |
| NormalizedEBITDA | 53.96M | -1.98M | 53.28M | 335.59M |
| TotalUnusualItems | -28.00M | -34.54M | -3.26M | -1.51M |
| TotalUnusualItemsExcludingGoodwill | -28.00M | -34.54M | -3.26M | -1.51M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperationNetMinorityInterest | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
| ReconciledDepreciation | 39.61M | 47.19M | 51.46M | 58.42M |
| ReconciledCostOfRevenue | 926.81M | 1.16B | 1.19B | 1.12B |
| EBITDA | 25.96M | -36.52M | 50.03M | 334.08M |
| EBIT | -13.65M | -83.71M | -1.44M | 275.66M |
| NetInterestIncome | -35.75M | -30.00M | -13.23M | -18.62M |
| InterestExpense | 35.79M | 30.09M | 13.32M | 18.63M |
| InterestIncome | 47.00K | 87.00K | 92.00K | 16.00K |
| NormalizedIncome | -35.70M | -127.25M | 1.43M | 188.27M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperation | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
| TotalExpenses | 1.37B | 1.65B | 1.71B | 1.64B |
| TotalOperatingIncomeAsReported | -13.70M | -83.80M | -1.53M | 275.65M |
| DilutedAverageShares | 12.77M | 12.52M | 13.04M | 14.87M |
| BasicAverageShares | 12.77M | 12.52M | 13.04M | 14.60M |
| DilutedEPS | -4.53 | -12.34 | -0.09 | 12.59 |
| BasicEPS | -4.53 | -12.34 | -0.09 | 12.82 |
| DilutedNIAvailtoComStockholders | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
| NetIncomeCommonStockholders | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
| NetIncome | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
| NetIncomeIncludingNoncontrollingInterests | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
| NetIncomeContinuousOperations | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
| TaxProvision | 8.37M | 40.74M | -13.62M | 69.86M |
| PretaxIncome | -49.45M | -113.80M | -14.76M | 257.03M |
| OtherIncomeExpense | -28.00M | -34.54M | -3.26M | -1.51M |
| SpecialIncomeCharges | -28.00M | -34.54M | -3.26M | -1.51M |
| ImpairmentOfCapitalAssets | 28.00M | 34.54M | 3.26M | 1.51M |
| NetNonOperatingInterestIncomeExpense | -35.75M | -30.00M | -13.23M | -18.62M |
| InterestExpenseNonOperating | 35.79M | 30.09M | 13.32M | 18.63M |
| InterestIncomeNonOperating | 47.00K | 87.00K | 92.00K | 16.00K |
| OperatingIncome | 14.30M | -49.26M | 1.73M | 277.15M |
| OperatingExpense | 445.16M | 494.53M | 512.44M | 517.59M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletionIncomeStatement | 39.61M | 47.19M | 51.46M | 58.42M |
| DepreciationAndAmortizationInIncomeStatement | 39.61M | 47.19M | 51.46M | 58.42M |
| SellingGeneralAndAdministration | 405.55M | 447.34M | 460.97M | 459.17M |
| GrossProfit | 459.46M | 445.27M | 514.16M | 794.74M |
| CostOfRevenue | 926.81M | 1.16B | 1.19B | 1.12B |
| TotalRevenue | 1.39B | 1.60B | 1.71B | 1.92B |
| OperatingRevenue | 1.39B | 1.60B | 1.71B | 1.92B |
| Line Item | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreasurySharesNumber | 3.00K | 56.00K | 67.00K | 61.00K |
| OrdinarySharesNumber | 12.78M | 12.53M | 12.22M | 13.90M |
| ShareIssued | 12.79M | 12.59M | 12.29M | 13.96M |
| NetDebt | 406.29M | 262.89M | 320.05M | 170.22M |
| TotalDebt | 586.33M | 463.84M | 511.80M | 450.86M |
| TangibleBookValue | -72.41M | -50.14M | 87.59M | 153.78M |
| InvestedCapital | 352.22M | 267.51M | 495.22M | 450.48M |
| WorkingCapital | -50.11M | -164.28M | -86.44M | -10.29M |
| NetTangibleAssets | -72.41M | -50.14M | 87.59M | 153.78M |
| CapitalLeaseObligations | 174.69M | 187.31M | 175.06M | 225.86M |
| CommonStockEquity | -59.41M | -9.02M | 158.48M | 225.47M |
| TotalCapitalization | 106.56M | 40.80M | 208.23M | 275.16M |
| TotalEquityGrossMinorityInterest | -59.41M | -9.02M | 158.48M | 225.47M |
| StockholdersEquity | -59.41M | -9.02M | 158.48M | 225.47M |
| OtherEquityInterest | 90.00K | 2.91M | 3.74M | 3.44M |
| GainsLossesNotAffectingRetainedEarnings | -19.49M | -16.50M | -16.25M | -14.19M |
| OtherEquityAdjustments | -19.49M | -16.50M | -16.25M | -14.19M |
| TreasuryStock | 90.00K | 2.91M | 3.74M | 3.44M |
| RetainedEarnings | -192.68M | -134.87M | 22.54M | 77.91M |
| AdditionalPaidInCapital | 151.49M | 141.08M | 150.96M | 160.35M |
| CapitalStock | 1.28M | 1.26M | 1.23M | 1.40M |
| CommonStock | 1.28M | 1.26M | 1.23M | 1.40M |
| PreferredStock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TotalLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 806.96M | 809.33M | 827.80M | 811.99M |
| TotalNonCurrentLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 288.85M | 192.92M | 179.42M | 220.16M |
| OtherNonCurrentLiabilities | 10.29M | 10.88M | 13.23M | 12.09M |
| TradeandOtherPayablesNonCurrent | 5.29M | 14.15M | 19.96M | 23.63M |
| LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 273.26M | 167.89M | 146.23M | 184.45M |
| LongTermCapitalLeaseObligation | 107.29M | 118.07M | 96.48M | 134.76M |
| LongTermDebt | 165.97M | 49.82M | 49.75M | 49.69M |
| CurrentLiabilities | 518.12M | 616.40M | 648.38M | 591.83M |
| OtherCurrentLiabilities | 10.97M | 14.65M | 21.44M | 24.78M |
| CurrentDeferredLiabilities | 4.18M | 4.83M | 3.95M | 9.58M |
| CurrentDeferredRevenue | 4.18M | 4.83M | 3.95M | 9.58M |
| CurrentDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 313.07M | 295.95M | 365.57M | 266.42M |
| CurrentCapitalLeaseObligation | 67.41M | 69.23M | 78.58M | 91.10M |
| CurrentDebt | 245.66M | 226.72M | 286.99M | 175.32M |
| LineOfCredit | 245.66M | 226.72M | 286.99M | 175.32M |
| CurrentProvisions | 4.28M | 3.49M | ||
| PayablesAndAccruedExpenses | 189.90M | 300.97M | 257.42M | 287.56M |
| CurrentAccruedExpenses | 56.66M | 62.91M | 68.62M | 88.67M |
| InterestPayable | 6.49M | 0.00 | ||
| Payables | 133.23M | 238.06M | 188.80M | 198.89M |
| TotalTaxPayable | 6.51M | 12.51M | 11.66M | 15.13M |
| IncomeTaxPayable | 2.44M | 5.30M | 6.01M | 10.98M |
| AccountsPayable | 126.72M | 225.55M | 177.15M | 183.76M |
| TotalAssets | 747.55M | 800.31M | 986.28M | 1.04B |
| TotalNonCurrentAssets | 279.55M | 348.18M | 424.34M | 455.92M |
| OtherNonCurrentAssets | 7.47M | 6.96M | 11.48M | 11.46M |
| NonCurrentDeferredAssets | 0.00 | 36.62M | 23.11M | |
| NonCurrentDeferredTaxesAssets | 0.00 | 36.62M | 23.11M | |
| GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssets | 13.00M | 41.12M | 70.89M | 71.69M |
| OtherIntangibleAssets | 13.00M | 41.12M | 70.89M | 71.69M |
| NetPPE | 259.08M | 300.10M | 305.36M | 349.66M |
| AccumulatedDepreciation | -572.21M | -679.38M | -728.13M | -688.37M |
| GrossPPE | 831.29M | 979.48M | 1.03B | 1.04B |
| Leases | 159.99M | 162.90M | 196.30M | 197.44M |
| ConstructionInProgress | 1.65M | 3.39M | 23.96M | 8.17M |
| OtherProperties | 249.69M | 265.99M | 226.88M | 259.64M |
| MachineryFurnitureEquipment | 380.04M | 507.62M | 546.75M | 533.33M |
| BuildingsAndImprovements | 36.53M | 36.19M | 36.19M | 36.05M |
| LandAndImprovements | 3.40M | 3.40M | 3.40M | 3.40M |
| Properties | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CurrentAssets | 468.00M | 452.13M | 561.94M | 581.54M |
| OtherCurrentAssets | 2.82M | 3.83M | 5.05M | 9.46M |
| PrepaidAssets | 17.53M | 39.34M | 42.83M | 66.62M |
| Inventory | 399.60M | 362.10M | 447.80M | 428.81M |
| Receivables | 42.70M | 33.22M | 49.58M | 21.86M |
| AccountsReceivable | 42.70M | 33.22M | 49.58M | 21.86M |
| CashCashEquivalentsAndShortTermInvestments | 5.35M | 13.64M | 16.69M | 54.79M |
| CashAndCashEquivalents | 5.35M | 13.64M | 16.69M | 54.79M |
| Line Item | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCashFlow | -133.42M | 65.24M | -53.80M | 103.97M |
| RepurchaseOfCapitalStock | -673.00K | -7.13M | -94.62M | -83.97M |
| RepaymentOfDebt | -1.28B | -639.93M | -602.05M | -834.98M |
| IssuanceOfDebt | 1.42B | 579.65M | 713.72M | 808.68M |
| CapitalExpenditure | -15.83M | -27.56M | -45.58M | -29.31M |
| InterestPaidSupplementalData | 27.01M | 29.04M | 12.35M | 14.77M |
| IncomeTaxPaidSupplementalData | 5.78M | 49.56M | ||
| EndCashPosition | 5.35M | 13.64M | 16.69M | 54.79M |
| BeginningCashPosition | 13.64M | 16.69M | 54.79M | 63.55M |
| EffectOfExchangeRateChanges | -3.27M | 208.00K | -988.00K | -6.00K |
| ChangesInCash | -5.03M | -3.26M | -37.11M | -8.76M |
| FinancingCashFlow | 128.40M | -68.27M | 17.06M | -112.74M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingFinancingActivities | 128.40M | -68.27M | 17.06M | -112.74M |
| NetOtherFinancingCharges | -8.47M | -861.00K | -2.47M | |
| CashDividendsPaid | 0.00 | |||
| NetCommonStockIssuance | -673.00K | -7.13M | -94.62M | -83.97M |
| CommonStockPayments | -673.00K | -7.13M | -94.62M | -83.97M |
| NetIssuancePaymentsOfDebt | 137.54M | -60.28M | 111.67M | -26.30M |
| NetShortTermDebtIssuance | -60.28M | 111.67M | 5.54M | |
| ShortTermDebtPayments | -639.93M | -602.05M | -753.14M | |
| ShortTermDebtIssuance | 579.65M | 713.72M | 758.68M | |
| NetLongTermDebtIssuance | 137.54M | -60.28M | 111.67M | -26.30M |
| LongTermDebtPayments | -1.28B | -639.93M | -602.05M | -834.98M |
| LongTermDebtIssuance | 1.42B | 579.65M | 713.72M | 808.68M |
| InvestingCashFlow | -15.83M | -27.79M | -45.95M | -29.29M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingInvestingActivities | -15.83M | -27.79M | -45.95M | -29.29M |
| NetOtherInvestingChanges | -231.00K | -371.00K | 17.00K | |
| NetIntangiblesPurchaseAndSale | 0.00 | |||
| PurchaseOfIntangibles | 0.00 | |||
| CapitalExpenditureReported | -15.83M | -27.56M | -45.58M | -29.31M |
| OperatingCashFlow | -117.59M | 92.80M | -8.22M | 133.28M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingOperatingActivities | -117.59M | 92.80M | -8.22M | 133.28M |
| ChangeInWorkingCapital | -219.92M | 49.89M | -166.81M | -276.24M |
| ChangeInOtherCurrentLiabilities | -76.38M | -96.33M | -101.32M | -180.06M |
| ChangeInPayablesAndAccruedExpense | -97.93M | 37.76M | -27.04M | -64.32M |
| ChangeInPayable | -97.93M | 37.76M | -27.04M | -64.32M |
| ChangeInAccountPayable | -107.86M | 39.95M | -41.73M | -58.33M |
| ChangeInTaxPayable | 9.93M | -2.20M | 14.69M | -5.98M |
| ChangeInIncomeTaxPayable | 9.93M | -2.20M | 14.69M | -5.98M |
| ChangeInPrepaidAssets | 1.15M | 1.85M | 10.44M | -7.19M |
| ChangeInInventory | -38.30M | 85.31M | -20.74M | -40.87M |
| ChangeInReceivables | -8.46M | 21.30M | -28.14M | 16.20M |
| ChangesInAccountReceivables | -8.46M | 21.30M | -28.14M | 16.20M |
| OtherNonCashItems | 79.75M | 84.32M | 89.54M | 101.95M |
| StockBasedCompensation | 12.79M | -5.58M | 29.15M | 30.94M |
| AssetImpairmentCharge | 28.00M | 34.54M | 3.26M | 1.51M |
| DeferredTax | 0.00 | 36.98M | -13.68M | 25.85M |
| DeferredIncomeTax | 0.00 | 36.98M | -13.68M | 25.85M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletion | 39.61M | 47.19M | 51.46M | 58.42M |
| DepreciationAndAmortization | 39.61M | 47.19M | 51.46M | 58.42M |
| OperatingGainsLosses | 3.68M | |||
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperations | -57.82M | -154.54M | -1.14M | 187.17M |
SEC Filings
Recent 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 (insider) filings.
Public Trades for PLCE
| Date | User | Asset | Broker | Type | Position Size | Entry Price | Patterns |
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