Children's Place Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:PLCE) $22.00 +1.68 (+8.27%) (As of 12:40 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$20.50▼$22.0450-Day Range$19.11▼$28.7752-Week Range$14.27▼$48.88Volume300,076 shsAverage Volume643,063 shsMarket Capitalization$274.56 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$25.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Children's Place MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.8% Upside$25.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish22.39% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.44Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.66) to $3.08 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.36 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector188th out of 204 stocksFamily Clothing Stores Industry9th out of 11 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChildren's Place has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $25.00, Children's Place has a forecasted upside of 14.8% from its current price of $21.78.Amount of Analyst CoverageChildren's Place has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted22.39% of the float of Children's Place has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChildren's Place has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Children's Place has recently increased by 5.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChildren's Place has a news sentiment score of -0.44. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Children's Place this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest6 people have searched for PLCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Children's Place to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Children's Place insiders have not sold or bought any 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 ($0.66) to $3.08 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Children's Place is -3.51, 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 -3.51, 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 2.30. 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 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 HeadlinesNovember 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsNovember 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Comments on The Children's Place, Inc.'s FY2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:PLCE)November 29, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment OpportunityAutonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. And you can invest in Autonomix ahead of their intended Nasdaq listing.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Downgrades Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) to NeutralNovember 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comChildren's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Downgraded by B. Riley to "Neutral"November 20, 2023 | msn.comAre Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in The Children's Place (PLCE) Stock?November 20, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com7 ‘Turkey’ Stocks to Pluck from Your Portfolio BEFORE ThanksgivingNovember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings To Watch: Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF) Reports Q3 Results TomorrowNovember 29, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment OpportunityAutonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. And you can invest in Autonomix ahead of their intended Nasdaq listing.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat To Expect From American Eagle’s (AEO) Q3 EarningsNovember 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comChildren's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Price Target Cut to $30.00November 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comChildren's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Upgraded to "Hold" at StockNews.comNovember 17, 2023 | msn.comThe Children’s Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Plummets on Q3 ResultsNovember 16, 2023 | msn.comChildren’s Place shares lose more than a quarter of value as retailer misses earnings mark on consumer ‘pressure’November 16, 2023 | msn.comWhy Children's Place Shares Are Trading Lower By Around 25%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Thursday's Mid-Day SessionNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Children's Place (PLCE) Q3 Earnings Miss, Sales View UpNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChildren's Place (PLCE) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Children's Place (PLCE) Shares Are Getting Obliterated TodayNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRebel's Edge - November 16: $WMT, $M, $PLCE, and Cinci VS BaltimoreNovember 16, 2023 | investing.comChildren's Place sinks after a huge guidance missNovember 16, 2023 | msn.comChildren's Place Retail Stores reports mixed Q3 earnings; initiates Q4 and updates FY23 outlookNovember 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comChildren's Place Q3 Adj. EPS Misses Estimates; Slashes FY23 Outlook; Stock Down 18%November 16, 2023 | msn.comChildren's Place slides after warning core customers are feeling inflation painNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChildren's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Q3 Sales Beat Estimates But Stock Drops 10.8%November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChildren's Place Inc (PLCE) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings Amidst Market ChallengesNovember 15, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comChildrens Place Retail Stores is about to announce earnings — here's what Wall Street expectsNovember 15, 2023 | benzinga.comChildren's Place's Earnings: A PreviewSee 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 Earnings11/16/2023Today11/29/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)3/21/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Family clothing stores Sub-IndustryApparel Retail SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:PLCE CUSIP16890510 CIK1041859 Webwww.childrensplace.com Phone(201) 558-2400Fax201-227-0321Employees11,300Year Founded1988Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$25.00 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+14.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 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 / Sales0.16 Cash Flow$4.39 per share Price / Cash Flow4.96 Book Value$9.46 per share Price / Book2.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares12,480,000Free Float11,880,000Market Cap$271.81 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.27 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Jane T. Elfers (Age 62)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.24MMr. Sheamus G. Toal (Age 54)COO, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $768.83kMr. Jared E. Shure (Age 41)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 69)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:LETilly'sNYSE:TLYSBrilliant Earth GroupNASDAQ:BRLTMYT Netherlands Parent B.V.NYSE:MYTEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDeutsche Bank AGSold 30,949 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.055%Graham Capital Management L.P.Bought 17,550 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.457%Walleye Trading LLCSold 27,100 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%Walleye Capital LLCBought 19,000 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 73,565 shares on 11/17/2023Ownership: 0.693%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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Children's Place in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" PLCE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PLCE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing 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 1 year target prices for Children's Place's stock. Their PLCE share price targets range from $19.00 to $31.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $25.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.8% 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 2023? Children's Place's stock was trading at $36.42 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PLCE shares have decreased by 40.2% and is now trading at $21.78. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. 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) posted its quarterly 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 company earned $480.20 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $465.71 million. Children's Place had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 47.76% and a negative net margin of 4.75%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous 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 FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of -$0.59--$0.39 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.90. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.60 billion-$1.61 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.61 billion. 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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Nomura Holdings Inc. (0.00%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.10%), Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP (1.52%), PEAK6 Investments LLC (0.00%), Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (1.21%) and Meros Investment Management LP (1.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Claudia Lima-Guinehut, Jane T Elfers, John E Bachman, Joseph A Alutto, Leah Swan, Marla Malcolm Beck and Robert F Helm. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Children's Place? Shares of PLCE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:PLCE) was last updated on 11/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding The Children's Place, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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