Children's Place (PLCE) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
PLCE Stock Forecast
Children's Place stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $19.00 (represents a 30.85% upside from PLCE’s last price of $14.52) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 3 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
PLCE Price Target
The average price target for Children's Place (PLCE) is $19.00 based on 1-year price targets from 3 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $48.00 to $7.00. This represents a potential 30.85% upside from PLCE's last price of $14.52.
PLCE Analyst Ratings
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Children's Place's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for PLCE stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 0 'Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Hold' (66.67%), 1 'Sell' (33.33%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Children's Place Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jay Sole | UBS | $12.00 | $9.83 | 22.08% | -17.36% |
| May 07, 2024 | Dana Telsey | Telsey Advisory | $9.00 | $8.03 | 12.08% | -38.02% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Jeff Lick | B.Riley Financial | $7.00 | $7.11 | -1.55% | -51.79% |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Dana Telsey | Telsey Advisory | $22.00 | $19.48 | 12.94% | 51.52% |
| Feb 07, 2023 | - | Telsey Advisory | $46.00 | $44.75 | 2.79% | 216.80% |
| May 20, 2022 | Paul Lejuez | Citigroup | $48.00 | $45.65 | 5.15% | 230.58% |
The latest Children's Place stock forecast, released on Jun 11, 2024 by Jay Sole from UBS, set a price target of $12.00, which represents a 22.08% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($9.83), and a -17.36% decrease from PLCE last price ($14.52).
Children's Place Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | 3 |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | $9.33 |
| Last Closing Price | $14.52 | $14.52 | $14.52 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | -35.74% |
In the current month, the average price target of Children's Place stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Children's Place's last price of $14.52. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2024 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| May 07, 2024 | Telsey Advisory | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Feb 13, 2024 | B. Riley Securities | - | Sell | Downgrade |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Telsey Advisory | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| May 22, 2023 | Telsey Advisory | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Feb 07, 2023 | Telsey Advisory | Outperform | Market Perform | Downgrade |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Telsey Advisory | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
Children's Place's last stock rating was published by UBS on Jun 11, 2024. The company gave PLCE a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Children's Place Financial Forecast
Children's Place Revenue Forecast
| Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | Apr 22 | Jan 22 | Oct 21 | Jul 21 | Apr 21 | Jan 21 | Oct 20 | Jul 20 | Apr 20 | Jan 20 | Oct 19 | Jul 19 | Apr 19 | Jan 19 | Apr 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $362.35M | $507.80M | $558.23M | $413.86M | - | $472.90M | $425.57M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $473.50M | $474.14M | $337.57M | $312.23M | $436.05M | $452.37M | $320.14M | $302.77M | $457.75M | $465.71M | $342.20M | $336.92M | $455.49M | $499.53M | $378.76M | $400.39M | $532.82M | $560.29M | $442.55M | $359.36M | $420.64M | $391.65M | $372.24M | $271.53M | $510.21M | $534.09M | $427.22M | $399.67M | $553.06M | $563.21M |
| High Forecast | $473.50M | $474.14M | $337.57M | $312.23M | $436.05M | $452.37M | $320.14M | $302.77M | $457.75M | $466.87M | $342.20M | $336.92M | $455.49M | $499.53M | $378.76M | $400.39M | $550.60M | $578.99M | $457.32M | $371.35M | $434.67M | $404.72M | $384.66M | $280.59M | $527.23M | $551.91M | $441.47M | $413.00M | $571.51M | $675.86M |
| Low Forecast | $473.50M | $474.14M | $337.57M | $312.23M | $436.05M | $452.37M | $320.14M | $302.77M | $457.75M | $464.99M | $342.20M | $336.92M | $455.49M | $499.53M | $378.76M | $400.39M | $513.81M | $540.31M | $426.77M | $346.54M | $405.63M | $377.68M | $358.96M | $261.84M | $492.01M | $515.04M | $411.98M | $385.41M | $533.33M | $450.57M |
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.90% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 0.94% | - | 1.12% | 1.09% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Children's Place's average Quarter revenue forecast for Aug 22 based on 1 analysts is $378.76M, with a low forecast of $378.76M, and a high forecast of $378.76M. PLCE's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 4.53% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $362.35M (Apr 22).
Children's Place EBITDA Forecast
| Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | Apr 22 | Jan 22 | Oct 21 | Jul 21 | Apr 21 | Jan 21 | Oct 20 | Jul 20 | Apr 20 | Jan 20 | Oct 19 | Jul 19 | Apr 19 | Jan 19 | Apr 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $32.87M | $72.35M | $128.02M | $52.24M | - | $30.39M | $39.13M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $25.06M | $25.10M | $17.87M | $16.53M | $23.08M | $23.94M | $16.94M | $69.68M | $24.23M | $24.65M | $18.11M | $63.34M | $24.11M | $73.45M | $20.05M | $28.99M | $98.05M | $66.77M | $32.04M | $174.82M | $70.44M | $28.36M | $-142.55M | $162.28M | $76.58M | $38.67M | $30.93M | $41.83M | $82.12M | $20.10M |
| High Forecast | $25.06M | $25.10M | $17.87M | $16.53M | $23.08M | $23.94M | $16.94M | $83.61M | $24.23M | $24.71M | $18.11M | $76.01M | $24.11M | $88.14M | $20.05M | $28.99M | $117.66M | $80.12M | $33.11M | $209.78M | $84.53M | $29.30M | $-114.04M | $194.74M | $91.90M | $39.96M | $31.96M | $50.20M | $98.55M | $24.12M |
| Low Forecast | $25.06M | $25.10M | $17.87M | $16.53M | $23.08M | $23.94M | $16.94M | $55.74M | $24.23M | $24.61M | $18.11M | $50.67M | $24.11M | $58.76M | $20.05M | $28.99M | $78.44M | $53.42M | $30.90M | $139.86M | $56.35M | $27.34M | $-171.05M | $129.83M | $61.27M | $37.29M | $29.83M | $33.46M | $65.70M | $16.08M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.13% | 0.74% | 1.92% | 1.63% | - | 0.43% | 1.38% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1 analysts predict PLCE's average Quarter EBITDA for Aug 22 to be $20.05M, with a high of $20.05M and a low of $20.05M. This is -39.01% lower than Children's Place's previous annual EBITDA (Apr 22) of $32.87M.
Children's Place Net Income Forecast
| Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | Apr 22 | Jan 22 | Oct 21 | Jul 21 | Apr 21 | Jan 21 | Oct 20 | Jul 20 | Apr 20 | Jan 20 | Oct 19 | Jul 19 | Apr 19 | Jan 19 | Apr 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $19.83M | $39.00M | $78.87M | $24.09M | - | $7.76M | $13.32M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $-15.92M | $49.91M | $-9.11M | $-10.80M | $-12.61M | $36.85M | $-14.06M | $44.38M | $-21.21M | $44.54M | $-27.19M | $40.34M | $-52.27M | $33.87M | $7.09M | $17.99M | $60.41M | $30.79M | $5.95M | $44.66M | $23.98M | $4.38M | $-130.05M | $19.92M | $42.91M | $38.10M | $2.27M | $15.97M | $49.91M | $-9.78M |
| High Forecast | $-15.92M | $49.91M | $-9.11M | $-10.80M | $-12.61M | $36.85M | $-14.06M | $53.25M | $-21.21M | $45.04M | $-27.19M | $48.41M | $-52.27M | $40.65M | $7.09M | $17.99M | $72.49M | $36.95M | $6.21M | $53.59M | $28.77M | $4.57M | $-104.04M | $23.90M | $51.49M | $39.76M | $2.37M | $19.17M | $59.90M | $-7.82M |
| Low Forecast | $-15.92M | $49.91M | $-9.11M | $-10.80M | $-12.61M | $36.85M | $-14.06M | $35.50M | $-21.21M | $43.91M | $-27.19M | $32.28M | $-52.27M | $27.10M | $7.09M | $17.99M | $48.32M | $24.63M | $5.67M | $35.73M | $19.18M | $4.18M | $-156.06M | $15.93M | $34.32M | $36.34M | $2.16M | $12.78M | $39.93M | $-11.74M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.10% | 0.65% | 2.56% | 4.05% | - | 0.32% | 3.04% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Children's Place's average Quarter net income forecast for Aug 22 is $7.09M, with a range of $7.09M to $7.09M. PLCE's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -64.26% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $19.83M (Apr 22).
Children's Place SG&A Forecast
| Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | Apr 22 | Jan 22 | Oct 21 | Jul 21 | Apr 21 | Jan 21 | Oct 20 | Jul 20 | Apr 20 | Jan 20 | Oct 19 | Jul 19 | Apr 19 | Jan 19 | Apr 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $109.04M | $121.25M | $115.56M | $115.62M | - | $108.79M | $106.64M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $125.53M | $125.70M | $89.49M | $82.77M | $115.60M | $119.93M | $84.87M | $137.96M | $121.35M | $123.46M | $90.72M | $125.42M | $120.75M | $162.54M | $100.41M | $104.38M | $88.51M | $147.76M | $115.37M | $93.69M | $191.95M | $102.11M | $111.57M | $93.00M | $120.11M | $139.24M | $111.38M | $175.92M | $123.21M | $136.18M |
| High Forecast | $125.53M | $125.70M | $89.49M | $82.77M | $115.60M | $119.93M | $84.87M | $165.55M | $121.35M | $123.77M | $90.72M | $150.50M | $120.75M | $195.05M | $100.41M | $104.38M | $106.21M | $177.31M | $119.22M | $96.81M | $230.34M | $105.51M | $133.88M | $111.60M | $144.14M | $143.88M | $115.09M | $211.10M | $147.85M | $163.42M |
| Low Forecast | $125.53M | $125.70M | $89.49M | $82.77M | $115.60M | $119.93M | $84.87M | $110.37M | $121.35M | $123.27M | $90.72M | $100.33M | $120.75M | $130.03M | $100.41M | $104.38M | $70.81M | $118.21M | $111.26M | $90.34M | $153.56M | $98.46M | $89.25M | $74.40M | $96.09M | $134.27M | $107.40M | $140.73M | $98.57M | $108.95M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.04% | 1.37% | 0.78% | 1.00% | - | 0.57% | 1.04% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Children's Place's average Quarter SG&A projection for Aug 22 is $100.41M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $100.41M to $100.41M. The forecast indicates a -7.91% fall compared to PLCE last annual SG&A of $109.04M (Apr 22).
Children's Place EPS Forecast
| Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | Apr 22 | Jan 22 | Oct 21 | Jul 21 | Apr 21 | Jan 21 | Oct 20 | Jul 20 | Apr 20 | Jan 20 | Oct 19 | Jul 19 | Apr 19 | Jan 19 | Apr 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.46 | $2.73 | $5.38 | $1.63 | - | $0.53 | $0.91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $-1.25 | $3.91 | $-0.71 | $-0.85 | $-0.99 | $2.88 | $-1.10 | $-1.89 | $-1.66 | $3.49 | $-2.13 | $-1.83 | $-4.09 | $3.73 | $0.56 | $1.43 | $2.85 | $4.69 | $0.47 | $0.12 | $-0.28 | $0.35 | $-1.14 | $-2.26 | $1.55 | $3.02 | $0.18 | $-0.47 | $2.10 | $2.46 |
| High Forecast | $-1.25 | $3.91 | $-0.71 | $-0.85 | $-0.99 | $2.88 | $-1.10 | $-1.89 | $-1.66 | $3.53 | $-2.13 | $-1.83 | $-4.09 | $3.73 | $0.56 | $1.43 | $2.97 | $4.90 | $0.49 | $0.13 | $-0.27 | $0.36 | $-1.08 | $-2.16 | $1.62 | $3.15 | $0.19 | $-0.45 | $2.20 | $2.95 |
| Low Forecast | $-1.25 | $3.91 | $-0.71 | $-0.85 | $-0.99 | $2.88 | $-1.10 | $-1.89 | $-1.66 | $3.44 | $-2.13 | $-1.83 | $-4.09 | $3.73 | $0.56 | $1.43 | $2.72 | $4.48 | $0.45 | $0.12 | $-0.29 | $0.33 | $-1.19 | $-2.36 | $1.48 | $2.88 | $0.17 | $-0.49 | $2.01 | $1.97 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 0.96% | 1.15% | 3.46% | - | -1.91% | 2.62% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Children's Place's projected average Quarter EPS for Aug 22 is $0.56, with a low estimate of $0.56 and a high estimate of $0.56. This represents a -61.60% decrease compared to PLCE previous annual EPS of $1.46 (Apr 22).
Children's Place Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GES | Guess' | $19.49 | $29.25 | 50.08% | Buy |
| AEO | American Eagle Outfitters | $19.78 | $27.62 | 39.64% | Hold |
| PLCE | Children's Place | $14.52 | $19.00 | 30.85% | Hold |
| URBN | Urban Outfitters | $36.03 | $41.08 | 14.02% | Hold |
| FL | Foot Locker | $26.94 | $29.63 | 9.99% | Hold |
| ANF | Abercrombie & Fitch | $142.19 | $151.89 | 6.82% | Buy |
| ROST | Ross Stores | $155.25 | $151.78 | -2.24% | Buy |
| GPS | Gap | $24.55 | $20.87 | -14.99% | Buy |
| HIBB | Hibbett | $87.49 | $71.10 | -18.73% | Hold |
| BKE | Buckle | $43.98 | $32.00 | -27.24% | Sell |
PLCE Forecast FAQ
Is Children's Place a good buy?
No, according to 3 Wall Street analysts, Children's Place (PLCE) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 0 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 0% of PLCE's total ratings.
What is PLCE's price target?
Children's Place (PLCE) average price target is $19 with a range of $7 to $48, implying a 30.85% from its last price of $14.52. The data is based on 3 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Children's Place stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for PLCE stock, the company can go up by 30.85% (from the last price of $14.52 to the average price target of $19), up by 230.58% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -51.79% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Children's Place stock reach $20?
PLCE's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $48 supports the claim that Children's Place can reach $20 in the near future.
Did the PLCE's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Children's Place's last annual report (Jan 2022), the company's revenue was $1.92B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.9B by 1.07%. Apple's EBITDA was $335.57M, missing the average prediction of $371.68M by -9.72%. The company's net income was $187.17M, beating the average estimation of $141.81M by 31.99%. Apple's SG&A was $459.17M, beating the average forecast of $445.33M by 3.11%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $12.82, beating the average prediction of $8.14 by 57.53%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Apr 2022), Children's Place's revenue was $362.35M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $400.39M by -9.50%. The company's EBITDA was $32.87M, beating the average prediction of $28.99M by 13.38%. Children's Place's net income was $19.83M, beating the average estimation of $17.99M by 10.24%. The company's SG&A was $109.04M, beating the average forecast of $104.38M by 4.46%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.46, beating the average prediction of $1.43 by 2.42%