Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) Stock Price & Analysis
Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) fell 8.71% to USD 2.41 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PLCE last closed at USD 2.64; the session ranged USD 2.38–2.66 on volume of 331,028 shares. Market capitalization is $53.59M, with a 52-week range of USD 2.37–9.56 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.41 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 8.71% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 2.64 |
| Open | USD 2.66 |
| Day Range | USD 2.38 – 2.66 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.37 – 9.56 |
| Volume | 331,028 shares |
| Market Cap | $53.59M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PLCE)
Nexqual's technical model rates PLCE "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 27.33 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 3.26) |
| MACD | -0.18 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PLCE)
Wall Street analysts rate PLCE "None" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 4 (range USD 4–4), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 4 |
| High Target | USD 4 |
| Low Target | USD 4 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (PLCE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.9 |
| Revenue Estimate | $270.77M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | USD -2 vs est -2.15 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD -1.87 vs est -0.96 ▼ miss |
| 2025-10-31 | USD -0.18 vs est 0.7 ▼ miss |
| 2025-07-31 | USD -0.15 vs est -0.1 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PLCE)
| Total Revenue | $1.18B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -11.10% |
| Gross Margin | +29.48% |
| Operating Margin | -16.94% |
| Profit Margin | -9.09% |
| Current Ratio | 0.89 |
| Total Cash | $4.78M |
| Total Debt | $633.85M |
| Free Cash Flow | $17.73M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PLCE)
Nexqual rates Childrens Place, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -13% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 29%, operating -17% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $5M cash vs $634M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $18M, slim 1.5% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (PLCE)
| Insider Ownership | +2.61% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +78.76% |
| Shares Outstanding | 22.24M |
| Float | 7.77M |
| Short % of Float | +33.23% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Leadership (PLCE)
Childrens Place, Inc. is led by Muhammad Asif Seemab (age 42), Executive Vice Chairman, President & Interim CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Executive Vice Chairman, President & Interim CEO | Muhammad Asif Seemab (age 42) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | Turki Saleh-A. Alrajhi (age 32) |
| CFO & Principal Accounting Officer | John Szczepanski (age 53) |
| Senior VP & CTO | Rajendra Karamcheti |
Major Backers & Investors (PLCE)
Notable institutional backers of Childrens Place, Inc. include Shay Capital LLC, Quinn Opportunity Partners, LLC, Immersion Corp , according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Shay Capital LLC | 2.92% |
| Quinn Opportunity Partners, LLC | 2.42% |
| Immersion Corp | 2.13% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 1.57% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.06% |
| Susquehanna International Group, LLP | 0.83% |
| Fidelity | 0.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.79% |
| BlackRock | 1.87% |
| Geode Capital | 0.55% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
From Childrens Place, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-04-10)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The Children's Place, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an omni-channel children's specialty portfolio of brands in North America and internationally.
- It operates through two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International.
- The company designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells apparel, accessories, and footwear primarily under The Children's Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, PJ Place, Crazy 8, Place, Baby Place, and other brands.
- It offers its products through its digital storefronts, www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com; physical stores in North America; wholesale marketplaces; and international franchise partners, as well as through social media channels.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.