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The Children's Place, Inc.(PLCE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
PLCE•NASDAQ
$3.26
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutThe 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, footwear, accessories, and other items for children; and designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells merchandise under the proprietary The Children's Place, Place, Baby Place, Gymboree, and Sugar & Jade brand names. As of January 29, 2022, the company had 672 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; online stores at childrensplace.com, gymboree.com, and sugarandjade.com; and seven international franchise partners operated 211 international points of distribution in 16 countries. 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.Show more
- Revenue$1.21B-12.8%
- EBITDA-$19M-134.5%
- Net Income-$88M-52.7%
- EPS (Diluted)-4.01+11.5%
- Gross Margin27.17%-10.3%
- EBITDA Margin-1.61%-139.5%
- Operating Margin-4.35%-457.7%
- Net Margin-7.3%-75.1%
PLCE Price & Volume
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Revenue Contraction Threatens Corporate Solvency
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Imminent liquidity and insolvency
Key Thesis Takeaways
- The Children's Place faces a critical inflection point characterized by a sustained 11.1% year-over-year revenue decline and a precarious shift into a $107.2 million shareholder equity deficit.
- The company's inability to scale SG&A expenses, which reached $87.4 million against $215.2 million in revenue for 2026Q1, suggests a fundamental misalignment between its cost structure and current market demand.
- Investors should remain cautious as the combination of minimal cash reserves and significant debt obligations creates an elevated risk of insolvency.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to generate positive free cash flow, highlighted by the $62.5 million outflow in 2026Q1, combined with a negative equity position, suggests an unsustainable financial trajectory.
PLCE Growth Metrics
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-3.5%
5 Years-4.51%
3 Years-10.89%
TTM-13.13%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-98.77%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-54.14%
Return on Capital
10 Years10.59%
5 Years7.91%
3 Years-9.03%
Last Year-20.53%
PLCE Recent Earnings
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 3/12 qtrs (25%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jun 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.00+6.8%
$2.15
Rev
$198M+0.0%
$198M
Q2 2026
Apr 10, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.86-93.2%
$0.96
Rev
$329M-8.1%
$358M
Q4 2025
Dec 16, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.18-125.6%
$0.70
Rev
$339M-7.4%
$367M
Q4 2025
Sep 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.15-46.8%
$0.10
Rev
$298M+3.0%
$289M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 12, 2026 | $2.00vs $2.15+6.8% | $198Mvs $198M+0.0% |
| Q2 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | $1.86vs $0.96-93.2% | $329Mvs $358M-8.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | $0.18vs $0.70-125.6% | $339Mvs $367M-7.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.15vs $0.10-46.8% | $298Mvs $289M+3.0% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.26 | $72.49M | -0.81 | -12.8% | -7.3% | — | — | |
| $3.31 | $59.28M | -10.68 | 0.62% | 0.4% | 1.56% | — | |
| $33.44 | $371.42M | 26.75 | 4.78% | 0.8% | 3.68% | — | |
| $0.62 | $34.44M | -0.94 | -6.85% | -9.22% | -32.66% | — | |
| $15.12 | $415.34M | 7.96 | -5.62% | 3.31% | 5.49% | — | |
| $316.12 | $19.9B | 33.24 | 8.76% | 5.24% | 37.72% | — |
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The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
PLCE SEC Filings & Documents
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PLCE Frequently Asked Questions
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is The Children's Place, Inc.'s revenue?
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) reported $1.18B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 722% increase from $143.8M in 1996.
How fast is The Children's Place, Inc. growing?
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) saw revenue decline by 12.8% over the past year.
Is PLCE profitable?
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) reported a net loss of $107.4M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is The Children's Place, Inc.'s free cash flow?
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) had negative free cash flow of $25.4M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.