The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1996 to 2024
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PLCE EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
PLCE Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.3% | 1.2% | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 24.8% | -2.4% | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 27.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 38.5% | 14.8% | 9.8% |
| 2020 | 17.5% | -10.6% | -9.2% |
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The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$52M, reflecting +63.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-2.33 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -4.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PLCE's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $187M in fiscal 2021.
The Children's Place, Inc. is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including CATO (-$10M net income, -2.9% margin), GCO ($39,000 net income, -0.8% margin), DXLG (-$8M net income, -8.3% margin), PLCE has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare PLCE vs CATO →
PLCE Earnings vs Peers
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PLCE Historical Earnings Data (1996–2024)
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$58M | +62.6% | $17M | $-4.53 | -4.2% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | -$155M | -13480.1% | -$38M | $-12.36 | -9.6% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | -$1M | -100.6% | $4M | $-0.09 | -0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | $187M | +233.3% | $283M | $12.59 | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 2020 | -$140M | -291.5% | -$161M | $-9.59 | -9.2% | -10.6% |
| 2019 | $73M | -27.4% | $102M | $4.68 | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| 2018 | $101M | +19.2% | $116M | $6.01 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 2017 | $85M | -17.2% | $168M | $4.67 | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| 2016 | $102M | +76.8% | $150M | $5.40 | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 2015 | $58M | +1.8% | $107M | $2.80 | 3.4% | 6.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLCE stock.
Is PLCE growing earnings?
PLCE EPS is $-2.33, with earnings growth accelerating to +63.3%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $-52M.
What are PLCE's profit margins?
The Children's Place, Inc. net margin is -4.2%, with operating margin at +1.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are PLCE's earnings?
PLCE earnings data spans 1996-2024. The accelerating earnings trend is +63.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.