GlobeNewsWire·Sep 14, 2026
The Children's Place Reports Second Quarter 2026 ResultsOpened 19 new stores during the quarter Significant decrease in inventory balance compared to the prior year
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....
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 14, 2026 | -$0.82+12.0% vs -$0.93 | $242M-9.9% vs $268M |
Q3 2026 Jun 12, 2026 | -$2.00+6.8% vs -$2.15 | $215M+8.5% vs $198M |
Q2 2026 Apr 10, 2026 | -$1.86-93.2% vs -$0.96 | $329M-8.1% vs $358M |
Q4 2025 Dec 16, 2025 | -$0.18-125.6% vs $0.70 | $339M-7.4% vs $367M |
Opened 19 new stores during the quarter Significant decrease in inventory balance compared to the prior year
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.21 | $49.14M | -0.55 | -12.8% | -7.3% | — | — | |
| $2.46 | $44.06M | -7.94 | 0.62% | 1.35% | 5.41% | — | |
| $34.16 | $379.41M | 27.33 | 4.78% | 1.71% | 7.6% | — | |
| $0.59 | $32.36M | -0.89 | -6.85% | -8.77% | -33.24% | — | |
| $15.62 | $429.08M | 8.22 | -5.62% | 2.2% | 3.57% | — | |
| $257.33 | $16.2B | 27.06 | 8.76% | 5.85% | 39.82% | — |
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The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) reported $1.13B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 683% increase from $143.8M in 1996.
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) saw revenue decline by 12.8% over the past year.
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) reported a net loss of $133.0M for fiscal year 2025.
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) generated $23.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
