Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, PLCE is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Childrens Place, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $29M. It ranks number 9 by market capitalization among the 10 Retail-Family Clothing Stores issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Gross Margin of 28.9% is the lowest of the 10 peers that report one. Its Current Ratio of 0.89x is the lowest of the 10 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for PLCE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How PLCE ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Family Clothing Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PLCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $29M | 9/10 |
| EPS | $-3.59 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $50.62 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.34 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PLCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -35.2% | 9/9 |
| Gross Margin | 28.9% | 10/10 |
| Operating Margin | -8.2% | 9/9 |
| EBT Margin | -12.2% | 10/10 |
| Tax Rate | 2.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PLCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89x | 10/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.18x | 10/10 |
| Interest Coverage | -3.1x | 9/9 |
| Working Capital | -$54M | 9/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | PLCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $38M | 8/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $8M | 8/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$31M | 2/9 |
| FCF/Sales | 0.7% | 8/10 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.7% | 9/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PLCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.52x | 4/10 |
| Receivables Turnover | 25.2x | 7/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.4x | 9/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 13.3x | 1/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 14 days | 2/8 |
| Days Inventory | 155 days | 2/10 |
| Payables Period | 67 days | 3/10 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 103 days | 2/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | PLCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.12B | 8/9 |
| Operating Income | -$92M | 8/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $386M | 6/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $800M | 7/9 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PLCE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 22M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $426M | |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $7M | |
| Accounts Receivable | $45M | |
| Inventory | $340M | |
| Total Liabilities | $881M | |
| Short-term Debt | $334M |
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Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Childrens Place, Inc. (Retail-Family Clothing Stores): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| PLCE Childrens Place, Inc. | ▶ | $29M |
| TJX Tjx Companies Inc /De/ | ▶ | $155.64B |
| ROST Ross Stores, Inc. | ▼ | $72.09B |
| GAP Gap Inc | ▼ | $8.02B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | ▶ | $7.27B |
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ | ▼ | $6.40B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | ▶ | $2.98B |
| BKE Buckle Inc | ▼ | $2.29B |
| LE Lands' End, Inc. | ▼ | $299M |
| DXLG Destination Xl Group, Inc. | ▲ | $22M |
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Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Childrens Place, Inc. (PLCE) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, PLCE is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Childrens Place, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for PLCE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Childrens Place, Inc. forecasts updated?
Childrens Place, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Childrens Place, Inc.'s industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, PLCE included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Family Clothing Stores. The largest are: Tjx Companies Inc /De/ (TJX), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Gap Inc (GAP), Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ (ANF), American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO).
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