About The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE)
The Children's Place, Inc. operates as a children's specialty apparel retailer. The company operates in two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. It sells apparel, accessories, footwear, and other items for children; and designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells merchandise under the proprietary The Children's Place, Place, and Baby Place brand names. As of February 3, 2018, the company operated 1,014 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; and 190 international points of distribution operated by its 7 franchise partners in 19 countries. It also sells its products through childrensplace.com, an online store. 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Family clothing stores
Sub-IndustryApparel Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:PLCE
CUSIP16890510
Phone201-558-2400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.82%
Quick Ratio0.92%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio16.02
Forward P/E Ratio15.58
P/E Growth1.77
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.87 billion
Price / Sales1.12
Cash Flow$11.8756 per share
Price / Cash10.69
Book Value$27.23 per share
Price / Book4.66
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.91
Net Income$84.69 million
Net Margins4.53%
Return on Equity29.03%
Return on Assets15.12%
Miscellaneous
Employees15,800
Outstanding Shares16,470,000
The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Children's Place's stock symbol?
The Children's Place trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLCE."
How often does The Children's Place pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Children's Place?
The Children's Place declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 16th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share on Friday, April 27th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.58%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 13th. This is an increase from The Children's Place's previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. View The Children's Place's Dividend History.
How will The Children's Place's stock buyback program work?
The Children's Place declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, March 20th 2018, which allows the company to buyback $250,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were The Children's Place's earnings last quarter?
The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) released its earnings results on Tuesday, March, 20th. The company reported $2.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.49 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $570 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $574.09 million. The Children's Place had a net margin of 4.53% and a return on equity of 29.03%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.88 EPS. View The Children's Place's Earnings History.
When is The Children's Place's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PLCE?
11 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for The Children's Place's shares. Their predictions range from $115.00 to $167.00. On average, they anticipate The Children's Place's share price to reach $144.9091 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for The Children's Place.
Who are some of The Children's Place's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to The Children's Place include Wendy's (WEN), Five Below (FIVE), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Carvana (CVNA), Ssp Group (SSPPF), Cracker Barrel (CBRL), Stamps.com (STMP), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Casey's General Stores (CASY), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Canada Goose (GOOS), Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN), Michaels Companies (MIK), Dicks Sporting Goods (DKS), Aaron's (AAN), Performance Food Group (PFGC), Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) and Tech Data (TECD).
Who are The Children's Place's key executives?
The Children's Place's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Jane T. Elfers, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Anurup Pruthi, CFO & Sr. VP (Age 50)
- Mr. Michael Scarpa, Chief Operating Officer and Exec. VP (Age 62)
- Mr. Kevin Low, Sr. VP of Stores Operations (Age 46)
- Mr. Gregory I. Poole, Sr. VP of Global Sourcing (Age 56)
Has The Children's Place been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about PLCE stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. The Children's Place earned a daily sentiment score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news stories about the company an impact score of 45.43 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of The Children's Place?
Shares of PLCE can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is The Children's Place's stock price today?
One share of PLCE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $126.95.
How big of a company is The Children's Place?
The Children's Place has a market capitalization of $2.14 billion and generates $1.87 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $84.69 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.91 on an earnings per share basis. The Children's Place employs 15,800 workers across the globe.
How can I contact The Children's Place?
The Children's Place's mailing address is 500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus NJ, 07094. The company can be reached via phone at 201-558-2400 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for The Children's Place (PLCE)
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The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
11 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for The Children's Place in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $144.9091, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 14.15%. The high price target for PLCE is $167.00 and the low price target for PLCE is $115.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.64 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.73 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
8 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
9 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
9 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
8 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $144.9091 | $147.1818 | $139.1538 | $128.3636 |
| Price Target Upside: | 14.15% upside | 15.03% upside | 7.08% downside | 8.64% upside |
The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Consensus Price Target History
The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Dividend Information
The Children's Place pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.58%. PLCE's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Friday, April 27. The Children's Place pays out 25.28% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 4/27/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $2.00 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.58% |
| Payout Ratio: | 25.28% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
24.54% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
21.57% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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The Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 3/20/2018 | quarterly | $0.50 | 1.43936667866139% | 4/13/2018 | 4/16/2018 | 4/27/2018 |
| 11/15/2017 | quarterly | $0.40 | 1.29% | 12/12/2017 | 12/13/2017 | 1/3/2018 |
| 8/9/2017 | quarterly | $0.40 | 1.49% | 9/11/2017 | 9/12/2017 | 10/3/2017 |
| 5/18/2017 | quarterly | $0.40 | 1.44% | 6/15/2017 | 6/19/2017 | 7/10/2017 |
| 3/8/2017 | quarterly | $0.40 | 1.35% | 4/6/2017 | 4/10/2017 | 5/1/2017 |
| 11/17/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.81% | 12/14/2016 | 12/17/2016 | 1/5/2017 |
| 8/17/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.92% | 9/14/2016 | 9/16/2016 | 10/6/2016 |
| 5/17/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 1.13% | 6/14/2016 | 6/16/2016 | 7/7/2016 |
| 3/15/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.78% | 4/5/2016 | 4/7/2016 | 4/28/2016 |
| 12/8/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 1.09% | 12/15/2015 | 12/17/2015 | 1/7/2016 |
| 8/25/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | | 9/15/2015 | 9/17/2015 | 10/8/2015 |
| 5/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 0.89% | 6/16/2015 | 6/18/2015 | 7/9/2015 |
| 3/12/2015 | quarterly | $0.15 | 0.97% | 4/7/2015 | 4/9/2015 | 4/30/2015 |
| 11/20/2014 | quarterly | $0.1325 | 0.99% | 12/23/2014 | 12/26/2014 | 1/16/2015 |
| 8/21/2014 | quarterly | $0.1325 | 0.98% | 9/24/2014 | 9/26/2014 | 10/17/2014 |
| 5/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.1325 | 1.11% | 6/25/2014 | 6/27/2014 | 7/17/2014 |
| 3/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.1325 | | 3/25/2014 | 3/27/2014 | 4/17/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
The Children's Place (NASDAQ PLCE) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 3.80%
The Children's Place (NASDAQ PLCE) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 5/25/2017 | Kevin Low | SVP | Sell | 14,517 | $109.04 | $1,582,933.68 | 33,565 |  |
| 5/25/2017 | Michael Scarpa | Insider | Sell | 37,231 | $108.08 | $4,023,926.48 | 59,084 | |
| 3/24/2017 | Bradley P Cost | Insider | Sell | 7,304 | $118.48 | $865,377.92 | 40,149 | |
| 1/13/2017 | Anurup Pruthi | CFO | Sell | 355 | $102.40 | $36,352.00 | 12,951 | |
| 11/21/2016 | Norman S Matthews | Chairman | Sell | 40,995 | $100.00 | $4,099,500.00 | 49,706 | |
| 9/19/2016 | Anurup Pruthi | Insider | Sell | 601 | $84.01 | $50,490.01 | 13,925 | |
| 8/23/2016 | Michael Scarpa | COO | Sell | 15,463 | $85.49 | $1,321,931.87 | 64,122 | |
| 5/23/2016 | Joseph A Alutto | Director | Sell | 15,000 | $74.02 | $1,110,300.00 | 46,165 | |
| 5/23/2016 | Norman S Matthews | Chairman | Sell | 5 | $75.00 | $375.00 | 89,576 | |
| 5/9/2016 | Gregory I Poole | VP | Sell | 868 | $72.06 | $62,548.08 | 57,062 | |
| 5/9/2016 | Kevin Low | SVP | Sell | 723 | $72.06 | $52,099.38 | 30,376 | |
| 5/6/2016 | Gregory I Poole | Insider | Sell | 1,635 | $71.21 | $116,428.35 | 50,010 | |
| 5/6/2016 | Kevin Low | SVP | Sell | 1,332 | $71.20 | $94,838.40 | 27,965 | |
| 4/20/2016 | Kevin Low | Insider | Sell | 4,193 | $82.28 | $345,000.04 | 33,374 | |
| 4/20/2016 | Michael Scarpa | COO | Sell | 5,027 | $82.24 | $413,420.48 | 67,165 | |
| 1/6/2016 | Anurup Pruthi | CFO | Sell | 1,037 | $58.59 | $60,757.83 | 8,044 | |
| 12/4/2015 | Michael Scarpa | COO | Sell | 3,545 | $50.39 | $178,632.55 | 68,182 | |
| 10/2/2015 | Gregory I Poole | SVP | Sell | 1,362 | $53.98 | $73,520.76 | 57,664 | |
| 8/31/2015 | Bradley P Cost | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $59.62 | $1,192,400.00 | 14,249 | |
| 6/17/2015 | Jane T Elfers | CEO | Sell | 175,434 | $64.51 | $11,317,247.34 | | |
| 6/16/2015 | Jane T Elfers | CEO | Sell | 75,313 | $64.73 | $4,875,010.49 | | |
| 6/15/2015 | Jane T Elfers | CEO | Sell | 29,349 | $64.74 | $1,900,054.26 | | |
| 6/1/2015 | Lawrence D Mcclure | SVP | Sell | 11,764 | $65.96 | $775,953.44 | | |
| 5/27/2015 | Gregory I Poole | SVP | Sell | 3,584 | $65.85 | $236,006.40 | | |
| 5/27/2015 | Kevin Low | VP | Sell | 9,787 | $65.66 | $642,614.42 | | |
| 5/6/2015 | Bradley P Cost | SVP | Sell | 1,235 | $65.68 | $81,114.80 | | |
| 5/6/2015 | Michael Scarpa | COO | Sell | 7,644 | $64.05 | $489,598.20 | | |
| 4/23/2015 | Jane T Elfers | CEO | Sell | 17,857 | $61.58 | $1,099,634.06 | | |
| 4/23/2015 | Kevin Low | Insider | Sell | 3,217 | $61.57 | $198,070.69 | | |
| 4/23/2015 | Lawrence D Mcclure | SVP | Sell | 4,260 | $61.59 | $262,373.40 | | |
| 4/21/2015 | Michael Scarpa | COO | Sell | 1,737 | $62.50 | $108,562.50 | | |
| 12/4/2014 | Michael Scarpa | COO | Sell | 3,509 | $53.17 | $186,573.53 | | |
| 10/3/2014 | Gregory I Poole | Insider | Sell | 3,351 | $49.54 | $166,008.54 | | |
| 8/27/2014 | Kevin Low | SVP | Sell | 3,623 | $54.28 | $196,656.44 | | |
| 8/25/2014 | Lawrence D Mcclure | SVP | Sell | 7,000 | $53.91 | $377,370.00 | | |
| 7/31/2014 | Natalie Eve Levy | Insider | Sell | 6,000 | $50.34 | $302,040.00 | | |
| 7/7/2014 | Gregory I Poole | Insider | Sell | 1,376 | $49.81 | $68,538.56 | | |
| 7/7/2014 | Lawrence D Mcclure | SVP | Sell | 5,400 | $49.84 | $269,136.00 | | |
| 6/6/2014 | Jane T Elfers | CEO | Sell | 123,212 | $47.39 | $5,839,016.68 | | |
| 4/21/2014 | Bradley Cost | VP | Sell | 2,278 | $48.44 | $110,346.32 | 28,950 | |
| 4/21/2014 | Jane Elfers | CEO | Sell | 16,782 | $48.44 | $812,920.08 | 344,084 | |
| 4/21/2014 | Lawrence Mcclure | SVP | Sell | 2,077 | $48.44 | $100,609.88 | 31,446 | |
| 4/21/2014 | Michael Scarpa | CFO | Sell | 1,190 | $48.44 | $57,643.60 | 49,470 | |
| 4/21/2014 | Natalie Eve Levy | EVP | Sell | 3,569 | $48.44 | $172,882.36 | 86,598 | |
| 3/31/2014 | Jane Elfers | CEO | Sell | 25,037 | $49.85 | $1,248,094.45 | 360,866 | |
| 3/24/2014 | Jane Elfers | CEO | Sell | 53,901 | $52.07 | $2,806,625.07 | 385,903 | |
| 2/3/2014 | Jane Elfers | CEO | Sell | 48,308 | $50.97 | $2,462,258.76 | 332,494 | |
| 12/4/2013 | Michael Scarpa | CFO | Sell | 2,303 | $53.70 | $123,671.10 | 48,160 | |
| 10/2/2013 | Gregory I Poole | VP | Sell | 1,129 | $57.54 | $64,962.66 | | |
| 9/10/2013 | Kevin Low | SVP | Sell | 2,207 | $55.00 | $121,385.00 | | |
| 5/31/2013 | Natalie Eve Levy | EVP | Sell | 5,000 | $53.65 | $268,250.00 | | |
| 8/21/2012 | Norman S Matthews | Chairman | Buy | 13,350 | $56.03 | $748,000.50 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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