Children’s Place Inc (PLCE)

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The Children's Place, Inc. is a specialty retailer focused on children’s apparel, accessories, and footwear in North America. The company operates as an omni-channel business across two reportable segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. Its merchandise is sold under several brands, including The Children's Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place, through digital storefronts, physical stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces, and international franchise partners. The company also reaches customers through its websites, including childrensplace.com and gymboree.com. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, The Children's Place, Inc. was previously known as The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. before adopting its current name in June 2014. The common stock is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker PLCE.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-PLCE
$3.27
23.0% Upside
Undervalued
$4
50.4% Upside
Bargain
Weak
0.0%
August 19, 2026
-0.6x
-0.6x
0.1x
58.706 M
688.2 M
91.5%
35.0%
0.6
23.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$3.27

Estimated upside of 23.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$0

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$3.27

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$4

Analysts imply upside of 50.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.182 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.111 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

-36.966 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

-46.889 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Weak

Financial pressure deserves closer review.

Piotroski Score

1

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-3.24

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

0.6

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

23.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 19, 2026

Days to Earnings

29

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$3.27
Estimated upside 23.0%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 23.0%
Analyst Target
$4
Implied upside 50.4%
Financial Health
Weak
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is $3.27. This implies an estimated upside of 23.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 23.0% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is $4. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 50.4%.

The current financial health read for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is Weak. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is August 19, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is -0.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Children’s Place Inc is 58.706 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Children’s Place Inc is 688.2 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Children’s Place Inc is NASDAQ-PLCE, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Children’s Place Inc (NASDAQ-PLCE) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Children’s Place Inc is 91.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Children’s Place Inc is 35.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.