Children's Place (PLCE) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Key Points

• Q4 2026 earnings are expected on April 9, 2026 (report said before market open, with a call scheduled for 4:30 PM ET), and analysts forecast a loss of about ($0.86) EPS on roughly $366.6 million in revenue.
• Shares trade near recent lows—opening at $3.32 with a 52-week low of $2.95 and a market cap of about $73.6 million—the stock has a negative P/E (-1.27) and carries an average analyst rating of "Reduce" with a $4.50 average target.

Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE - Get Free Report) is anticipated to announce its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 9th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of ($0.8588) per share and revenue of $366.6010 million for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company's upcoming Q4 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Children's Place Stock Down 1.2%

PLCE opened at $3.32 on Thursday. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $3.92 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $5.71. Children's Place has a 52-week low of $2.95 and a 52-week high of $9.56. The company has a market cap of $73.60 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.27 and a beta of 2.01.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Children's Place

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Barclays PLC boosted its position in Children's Place by 1,687.2% during the fourth quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 7,846 shares of the company's stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 7,407 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new position in Children's Place during the fourth quarter worth $46,000. Prelude Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Children's Place during the third quarter worth $99,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP purchased a new stake in Children's Place in the 4th quarter valued at $81,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD purchased a new stake in Children's Place in the 4th quarter valued at $94,000.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently weighed in on PLCE shares. UBS Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Children's Place in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Children's Place in a research note on Friday, January 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Reduce" and an average target price of $4.50.

Children's Place Company Profile

The Children's Place, Inc NASDAQ: PLCE is a leading specialty retailer of children's apparel, footwear and accessories, operating an omnichannel platform that serves families across North America. Headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company combines an extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores with a full-service e-commerce site to deliver a wide range of private-label products for newborns, toddlers and kids up to pre-teen. By focusing on value-priced, fashion-forward merchandise, The Children's Place has built a recognizable brand in the youth apparel market.

The company's product portfolio encompasses core categories such as tops, bottoms, sleepwear and outerwear, along with footwear and seasonal accessories.

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