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(From Smallcaps Daily) (Ad) Free PLCE Stock Alerts $10.14 -0.94 (-8.48%) (As of 06/7/2024 08:52 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.02▼$11.4950-Day Range$6.72▼$13.8252-Week Range$6.58▼$38.03Volume667,200 shsAverage Volume1.31 million shsMarket Capitalization$128.68 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Children's Place alerts: Email Address Children's Place MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside51.2% Upside$15.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy62.01% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.56) to ($0.06) 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.1.56 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector148th out of 189 stocksFamily Clothing Stores Industry10th out of 11 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChildren's Place has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageChildren's Place has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Children's Place's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted62.01% 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 2.9, 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 9.85%, 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 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChildren's Place has a news sentiment score of 1.00. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.Search Interest13 people have searched for PLCE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 86% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added Children's Place to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 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 3.72% of the stock of Children's Place is held by insiders.Read more about Children's Place's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Children's Place are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.56) to ($0.06) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Children's Place is -0.82, 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 -0.82, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Read more about Children's Place's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad StocksToTradeWrite this ticker symbol down…A megatrend now poised to mint a brand-new wave of millionaires right here in America. And today, self-made millionaire Tim Bohen is giving you an inside look at the megatrend that’s going to change everything.Discover the #1 company leading this revolution 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 HeadlinesMay 28, 2024 | msn.comThe Children's Place boys Pull on Jogger Shorts, Now 60% OffMay 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comChildren's Place: Situation Is Improving, But The Stock Is Still A Hold For Conservative InvestorsMay 27, 2024 | yahoo.comThe Children's Place Memorial Day sale is packed with adorable dresses, T-shirts and swimsuits — save up to 70%May 24, 2024 | yahoo.comThe Children's Place Memorial Day sale is bursting with adorable dresses, T-shirts and swimsuits — save up to 70%May 24, 2024 | msn.comHighly-shorted Children's Place is on watch after its chairman issues a letter to shareholdersMay 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Children’s Place, Inc. Issues Chairman’s Letter to ShareholdersMay 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comThe Children's Place, Inc. Issues Chairman's Letter to ShareholdersMay 21, 2024 | msn.comChildren’s Place’s stock tumbles after longtime CEO agrees to leaveMay 21, 2024 | msn.comChildren's Place plunges after announcing the departure of its CEOMay 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comThe Children's Place, Inc. Announces CEO TransitionMay 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhere Children's Place Stands With AnalystsMay 6, 2024 | investorplace.comPLCE Stock Earnings: Children’s Place Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q4 2023May 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comChildren's Place Posts Wider Loss In Q4May 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comThe Children's Place Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsApril 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comFINAL DEADLINE TODAY: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in The Children's Place, Inc. with Losses to Contact the FirmApril 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comPLCE DEADLINE TODAY: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages The Children's Place, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important April 29 Deadline in Securities Class Action - PLCEApril 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of The Children's PlaceApril 29, 2024 | businesswire.comPLCE DEADLINE TODAY: ROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages The Children's Place, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important April 29 Deadline in Securities Class Action – PLCEApril 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against The Children's Place, Inc. - PLCEApril 26, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE)April 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comInvestors who lost money on The Children's Place, Inc.(PLCE) should contact The Gross Law Firm about pending Class Action - PLCEApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comPLCE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead The Children's Place, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of The Children's PlaceApril 24, 2024 | msn.comB. Riley Securities Upgrades Children's Place (PLCE)April 24, 2024 | reuters.comHow one firm made child’s play of tricky M&A gamesSee 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 Earnings5/06/2024Today6/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)6/12/2024Fiscal 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) 558-2400Fax201-227-0321Employees8,390Year Founded1988Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$15.33 High Stock Price Target$30.00 Low Stock Price Target$7.00 Potential Upside/Downside+51.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($12.36) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-154,540,000.00 Net Margins-9.64% Pretax Margin-7.10% Return on Equity-128.82% Return on Assets-10.84% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.42 Current Ratio0.73 Quick Ratio0.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.60 billion Price / Sales0.08 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value($0.72) per share Price / Book-14.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares12,690,000Free Float12,213,000Market Cap$128.68 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.19 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for June 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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 CompetitorsDesigner BrandsNYSE:DBIZumiezNASDAQ:ZUMZGenescoNYSE:GCOCiti TrendsNASDAQ:CTRNTilly'sNYSE:TLYSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWalleye Trading LLCSold 10,300 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Interval Partners LPBought 550 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%PEAK6 Investments LLCSold 5,600 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 328,222 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 2.967%SG Americas Securities LLCBought 20,253 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.209%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PLCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Children's Place stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Children's Place in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Children's Place's stock. Their PLCE share price targets range from $7.00 to $30.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $15.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.2% 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 56.3% and is now trading at $10.14. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Children's Place's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, June 12th 2024. View our PLCE earnings forecast. How were Children's Place's earnings last quarter? The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCE) issued its earnings results on Monday, May, 6th. The company reported ($7.38) earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $455.03 million during the quarter. Children's Place had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 128.82% and a negative net margin of 9.64%. 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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Mithaq Capital SPC (56.10%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.97%), PEAK6 Investments LLC (0.00%), Partnership Wealth Management LLC (1.04%), Walleye Trading LLC (0.00%) and SG Americas Securities LLC (0.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Claudia Lima-Guinehut, Jane T Elfers, John E Bachman, Joseph A Alutto, Leah Swan, Mithaq Capital Spc 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:PLCE) was last updated on 6/10/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWrite this ticker symbol down…A megatrend now poised to mint a brand-new wave of millionaires right here in America. 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