PLCEPLCEConsumer Cyclical · Apparel Manufacturing

PLCE Stock Forecast: The Children's Place, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$2.50
+2.88% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering The Children's Place, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4 — +60.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 11 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$55.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
11 / 100
Median analyst target
$4.00
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.5%
1M
−6.4%
YTD
−37.2%
1Y
−43.4%
From 52W high
−72.7%
From 52W low
+12.1%
$2.23
$9.17
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PLCE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Children's Place, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
11 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
92
Size
81
Revisions
36
Value
17
Issuance
16
Quality
16
Growth
5
Volatility
3
Momentum
2

Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Momentum (2): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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Wall Street

PLCE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PLCE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.00$10.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PLCEHigh $4.00Median $4.00Low $4.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says1 analysts
0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $4.00Median $4.00High $4.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +60.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$3.50$4.00
14 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
8 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
18 Dec 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral
4 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral
10 Sept 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral
9 June 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral
15 Apr 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral
4 Mar 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral
18 Nov 2024UBSMaintainsNeutral
19 Sept 2024UBSMaintainsNeutral
11 June 2024UBSMaintainsNeutral
22 May 2024Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform
7 May 2024Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform
24 Apr 2024B. Riley SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral
13 Feb 2024B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeSell
12 Feb 2024Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform
20 Nov 2023B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral
17 Nov 2023Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform
15 Nov 2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiteratesMarket Perform

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PLCE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

PLCE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−0.6×

Cheaper than 81% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.0×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

Price / book
−0.5×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−18.5×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−11.1%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−11.1%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Gross margin
24.8%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Operating margin
−16.9%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Net margin
−9.1%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
162.9%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Return on assets
−5.5%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Dividend yield
89.6%

Higher than 98% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

PLCE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Manufacturing
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PLCEThe Children's Place, Inc.$55.4M
11
JRSHJerash Holdings (US), Inc.$69.7M
100
VNCEVince Holding Corp.$81.1M
92
JXGJX Luxventure Group, Inc.$96.5M
14
NCINeo-Concept International Group Holdings Ltd.$29.7M
35
LAKELakeland Industries, Inc.$110.3M
22
JLJ-Long Group Ltd.$17.0M
17

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PLCE stock

What is the PLCE stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering The Children's Place, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $4, with estimates ranging from $4 to $4. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PLCE stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering The Children's Place, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Children's Place, Inc. 11 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PLCE?

As at 22 Aug 2026, The Children's Place, Inc. ranks 11 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (92 of 100).

Will PLCE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +60.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Children's Place, Inc. 11 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PLCE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Children's Place, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PLCE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $4 to $4 over the next 12 months.

How has PLCE stock performed over the past year?

The Children's Place, Inc. returned -43.4% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Children's Place, Inc. do?

Children's Place, Inc. is a prominent retail company focused on the design, sale, and distribution of children's apparel.

Company

About The Children's Place, Inc.

Children's Place, Inc. is a prominent retail company focused on the design, sale, and distribution of children's apparel. Positioned in the heart of the retail industry, this company specializes in clothing, footwear, and accessories for children from newborn to school age. With a strategic approach to affordable fashion, Children's Place meets the needs of value-conscious parents and guardians by offering a wide array of products that cater to various seasonal and everyday requirements. The company's operations encompass both physical stores and a robust e-commerce platform, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its customers. As a participant in the consumer discretionary sector, Children's Place plays a significant role in the apparel market, continuously adapting to shifting style trends and consumer preferences. Founded in 1969, the company has built a strong brand presence across North America, known for its vibrant, youthful designs and commitment to quality. Children's Place remains a key player in the retail market, leveraging its longstanding reputation to maintain a competitive edge in the children’s apparel segment.

CEO Mr. Muhammad Asif Seemab · 2,500 employees · United States · https://www.childrensplace.com