NASDAQ:PLCE Children's Place (PLCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → BlackRock Bets Big on Tiny Biotech (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free PLCE Stock Alerts $13.15 +0.14 (+1.08%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.79▼$13.6950-Day Range$11.29▼$29.1252-Week Range$8.30▼$41.91Volume593,117 shsAverage Volume1.47 million shsMarket Capitalization$164.11 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$16.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Children's Place alerts: Email Address Children's Place MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside27.4% Upside$16.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy23.24% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.09Based on 22 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$45.13 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($3.50) to ($0.68) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.62 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector118th out of 203 stocksFamily Clothing Stores Industry8th out of 11 stocks 2.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChildren's Place has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $16.75, Children's Place has a forecasted upside of 27.4% from its current price of $13.15.Amount of Analyst CoverageChildren's Place has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted23.24% of the outstanding shares of Children's Place have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChildren's Place has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Children's Place has recently decreased by 54.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldChildren's Place does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthChildren's Place does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PLCE. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChildren's Place has a news sentiment score of 0.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for Children's Place this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for PLCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows17 people have added Children's Place to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 183% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Children's Place insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $45,130,660.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.80% of the stock of Children's Place is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.47% of the stock of Children's Place is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Children's Place are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($3.50) to ($0.68) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Children's Place is -2.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Children's Place is -2.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioChildren's Place has a P/B Ratio of 1.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm Press8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)THIS cryptocurrency has gained 40% in 6 months. A crypto millionaire who has researched the space for a decade says it will go up 8,788% in 5 years. The name of this cryptocurrency is revealed right here: Click to get the name of the cryptocurrency About Children's Place Stock (NASDAQ:PLCE)The Children's Place, Inc. operates as a children's specialty apparel retailer in North America. It operates through two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. The company offers apparel, footwear, accessories, and other items for children and tweens; and designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells merchandise under the proprietary The Children's Place, Place, Baby Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place brand names. It operates through online stores at childrensplace.com, gymboree.com, sugarandjade.com, and www.pjplace.com; international franchise partners; and retail stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. 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.Read More PLCE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PLCE Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comPLCE Jul 2025 30.000 putMarch 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of The Children's PlaceMarch 19, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BlackRock Bets Big on Tiny BiotechAn undervalued biotech firm is on the verge of a major discovery - That has the potential to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Dementia. BlackRock is so confident in this firm, they've invested $298 million.March 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comSecurities Class Action Alert: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP reminds investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against The Children's Place, IncMarch 17, 2024 | morningstar.comKirby McInerney LLP Reminds The Children’s Place, Inc. (PLCE) Investors of Class Action Filing and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPLCE Mar 2024 16.500 putMarch 16, 2024 | stockhouse.comPLCE INVESTOR ALERT: The Children's Place, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action LawsuitMarch 16, 2024 | yahoo.comChildren's Advocacy Center expanding services for young victims in Portage CountyMarch 19, 2024 | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)AI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on EarthThis orb represents the largest untapped energy source in the world… And although this energy resource is unknown by 99% of the public… It makes gas, coal, oil, wind, hydropower, solar, fusion… March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPLCE Mar 2024 12.500 putMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPLCE Mar 2024 23.000 callMarch 16, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comPLCE Mar 2024 22.000 callMarch 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, A LEADING AND RANKED FIRM, Encourages The Children's Place, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - PLCEMarch 15, 2024 | businesswire.comKirby McInerney LLP Reminds The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) Investors of Class Action Filing and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmMarch 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comLevi & Korsinsky Reminds The Children's Place Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of April 29, 2024 - PLCEMarch 14, 2024 | businesswire.comPLCE INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that The Children's Place, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action LawsuitMarch 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comPLCE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead The Children's Place, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMarch 13, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Children's Place, Inc. Shareholders with Significant Losses Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Their Rights and Remedies Against PLCEMarch 12, 2024 | stockhouse.comONGOING DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of The Children's PlaceMarch 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comPLCE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead The Children's Place, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMarch 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comLevi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of April 29, 2024 in The Children's Place, Inc. Lawsuit - PLCEMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comChildren’s Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Rises on $48.6M Funding from Majority ShareholderMarch 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against The Children's Place, Inc. - PLCEMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPLCE Mar 2024 23.500 putMarch 11, 2024 | stockhouse.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against The Children's Place, Inc. - PLCEMarch 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comThe Children's Place Announces Receipt of the $48.6 Million Second Tranche of the Previously Announced Interest-Free Unsecured Financing Provided by Mithaq CapitalMarch 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comContact The Gross Law Firm by April 29, 2024 Deadline to Join Class Action Against The Children's Place, Inc.(PLCE)See More Headlines Receive PLCE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Children's Place and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/16/2023Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)3/21/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Family clothing stores Sub-IndustryApparel Retail Current SymbolNASDAQ:PLCE CUSIP16890510 CIK1041859 Webwww.childrensplace.com Phone(201) 558-2400Fax201-227-0321Employees11,300Year Founded1988Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$16.75 High Stock Price Target$30.00 Low Stock Price Target$4.00 Potential Upside/Downside+27.4%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($6.20) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-1,140,000.00 Net Margins-4.75% Pretax Margin-7.08% Return on Equity-47.76% Return on Assets-5.83% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.42 Current Ratio0.85 Quick Ratio0.19 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.71 billion Price / Sales0.10 Cash Flow$4.14 per share Price / Cash Flow3.18 Book Value$12.96 per share Price / Book1.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares12,480,000Free Float11,878,000Market Cap$164.11 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.03 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Jane T. Elfers (Age 63)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.24MMr. Sheamus G. Toal (Age 55)COO, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $768.83kMr. Jared E. Shure (Age 42)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $433.28kMr. Rajat JainChief Technology, Logistics & Stores OfficerAnthony AttardoDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Nancy StrafaceChief Human Resources OfficerMr. Bradley P. Cost (Age 70)Senior Advisor Comp: $1.1MMs. Jennifer GrovesSenior Vice President of DesignMs. Maegan MarkeeBrand PresidentMs. Mary Beth SheridanChief Merchandising OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDestination XL GroupNASDAQ:DXLGLands' EndNASDAQ:LECompanhia Brasileira De DistribuicaoNYSE:CBDGEN Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:GENK1stdibs.ComNASDAQ:DIBSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Sold 38,203 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 5.597%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 114,920 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.701%Virtu Financial LLCBought 692 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 0.070%Quarry LPSold 2,709 shares on 2/20/2024Ownership: 0.010%GSA Capital Partners LLPBought 63,244 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.507%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PLCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Children's Place stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Children's Place in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" PLCE shares. View PLCE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Children's Place's stock price target for 2024? 4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Children's Place's shares. Their PLCE share price targets range from $4.00 to $30.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $16.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PLCE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PLCE shares performed in 2024? Children's Place's stock was trading at $23.22 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PLCE shares have decreased by 43.4% and is now trading at $13.15. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Children's Place? Children's Place saw a decrease in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 2,900,000 shares, a decrease of 54.4% from the February 14th total of 6,360,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,270,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.3 days. View Children's Place's Short Interest. When is Children's Place's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 21st 2024. View our PLCE earnings forecast. How were Children's Place's earnings last quarter? The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 16th. The company reported $3.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.49 by $0.27. The firm earned $480.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $465.71 million. Children's Place had a negative net margin of 4.75% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 47.76%. Children's Place's quarterly revenue was down 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $3.33 earnings per share. What guidance has Children's Place issued on next quarter's earnings? Children's Place updated its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 9th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $454.0 million-$456.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $462.9 million. What is Jane Elfers' approval rating as Children's Place's CEO? 815 employees have rated Children's Place Chief Executive Officer Jane Elfers on Glassdoor.com. Jane Elfers has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Jane Elfers in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Children's Place own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Children's Place investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Boeing (BA), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Alibaba Group (BABA), Coty (COTY), Broadcom (AVGO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Walt Disney (DIS) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC). Who are Children's Place's major shareholders? Children's Place's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.60%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.60%), Nomura Holdings Inc. (0.00%), PEAK6 Investments LLC (0.00%), Mithaq Capital SPC (2.76%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.49%). Insiders that own company stock include Claudia Lima-Guinehut, Jane T Elfers, John E Bachman, Joseph A Alutto, Leah Swan, Marla Malcolm Beck, Mithaq Capital Spc and Robert F Helm. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Children's Place? 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