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Children's Place(NASDAQ) PLCE

Market Cap$54.26MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1997)-83%
5 Year-97%
1 Year-49%
1 Month-19%
$2.46
+0.82%
+0.02Today
After hours$2.43-$0.03 (-1.22%)
Children's Place last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 2.442026-07-31
Children's Place stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.24%USD 2.412026-07-24
1 month-19.47%USD 3.032026-07-01
3 month-25.15%USD 3.262026-05-01
Year to date-38.69%USD 3.982025-12-31
1 year-49.17%USD 4.802025-07-31
3 year-92.37%USD 31.992023-08-01
5 year-97.11%USD 84.332021-07-30
Since inception-83.09%USD 14.431997-09-19

Children's Place Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$54.26MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.18B

Net Income (TTM)

-$107.43M

EPS (TTM)

-$4.84

P/E Ratio

-0.50

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.71 (High)

Price

$2.46

Volume

113,843.478

Open

$2.47

Previous Close

$2.44

Daily Range

$2.38 - $2.52

52-Week Range

$2.29 - $9.56

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 4, 2026

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About Children's Place

Children’s Place sells clothing, shoes, and accessories for babies and kids. Parents use these products for everyday wear, school, and special events. The company’s stores and websites help families find affordable, age-appropriate outfits easily.

Wardrobe Wonders: What Children’s Place Sells

  • Children’s Apparel: Clothing for infants to pre-teens, including basics and seasonal items.
  • Footwear: Shoes and sandals for children, designed for comfort and durability.
  • Accessories: Items like hats, socks, and backpacks for kids’ daily needs.
  • Proprietary Brands: Exclusive lines such as Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place.
  • Private Label Credit Card: Store-branded credit card for U.S. and online shoppers.

Growth Spurt: How Children’s Place Has Expanded

  • Acquired Gymboree brand in 2019, expanding product range and customer base.
  • Launched Sugar & Jade and PJ Place proprietary brands in addition to existing core brands.
  • Entered international markets through franchise partners, now in 12 countries as of 2025.
  • Completed a $90 million rights offering in February 2025, with Mithaq Capital SPC as a major investor.
  • Shifted strategy in 2025 from store closures to selective new store openings and digital upgrades.

What Makes Children’s Place Stand Out

The company operates a large network of stores and online platforms across North America and abroad. Its omni-channel model lets customers shop seamlessly in-store or online, with shared inventory and customer data. A diversified sourcing strategy reduces supply chain risks and limits reliance on any single country.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Q2 2025 net sales were $298 million, down 6.8% from Q2 2024.
  • Comparable retail sales fell 4.7% in Q2 2025, and 8.9% year-to-date.
  • Gross profit margin was 34.0% in Q2 2025, down from 35.0% in Q2 2024.
  • Q2 2025 net loss was $5.4 million, improved from $32.1 million loss in Q2 2024.

Bottom Line

Children’s Place has adapted through brand expansion, digital focus, and cost controls. The company continues to serve families with a broad mix of children’s clothing and accessories.

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Industry

Specialty Retail

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

7,800

CEO

Muhammad Umair

Website

www.childrensplace.com

Headquarters

Secaucus, NJ 07094, US

PLCE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

26.45%

Operating Margin

-5.86%

Net Income Margin

-9.09%

Return on Equity

245.71%

Return on Capital

-11.43%

Return on Assets

-14.73%

Earnings Yield

-2.00%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$54.26MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

22.24M

Volume

113.84K

Avg. Volume

462.30K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$312.62M

Operating Income

-$69.27M

EBITDA

-$43.47M

Operating Cash Flow

-$3.40M

Capital Expenditure

-$22.00M

Free Cash Flow

-$25.41M

Cash & ST Invst.

$4.78M

Total Debt

$633.85M

Children's Place Performance Analysis

Children's Place annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 1,708,482,000-10.8%
20242024-01-31USD 1,602,508,000-6.2%
20252025-01-31USD 1,386,269,000-13.5%
20262026-01-31USD 1,208,830,000-12.8%
Children's Place sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-08-0223.1%
Q32025-11-0113.9%
Q42026-01-31-3.0%
Q12026-05-02-34.6%
Children's Place annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD -0.09N/A
20242024-01-31USD -12.3614060.7%
20252025-01-31USD -4.53-63.4%
20262026-01-31USD -4.01-11.5%
Children's Place sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-08-0284.7%
Q32025-11-0120.8%
Q42026-01-31-957.9%
Q12026-05-02-19.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$215.23M

-11.1%

Gross Profit

$46.69M

-25.4%

Gross Margin

21.69%

N/A

Market Cap

$54.26MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$21.45K

N/A

Employees

2,530

N/A

Net Income

-$53.19M

-56.3%

EBITDA

-$34.08M

-114.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$4.78M

-16.0%

Total Debt

$633.85M

+16.3%

Accounts Receivable

$30.40M

-26.5%

Inventory

$326.38M

-22.7%

Long Term Debt

$373.28M

+69.9%

Short Term Debt

$260.57M

-19.9%

Return on Assets

-14.73%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-25.02%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$62.51M

-34.8%

Operating Cash Flow

-$54.48M

-26.8%

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Questions About PLCE

What is the current price of Children's Place?

Children's Place is trading at $2.44 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Children's Place?

Over the past 52 weeks, Children's Place has traded between $2.29 and $9.56.

How much debt does Children's Place have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Children's Place reported total debt of $633.85M.

How much cash does Children's Place have on hand?

Children's Place reported $4.78M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Children's Place’s dividend yield?

Children's Place does not currently have a dividend yield.

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