Childrens Place (PLCE) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $1.14, -4.20% vs the prior close of $1.19.
- Volume 389.10K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
PLCE slides 4.2% to $1.14, a 52-week low, 6 down days in a row. Closed at $1.14, -4.20% vs the prior close of $1.19. Day range $1.10–$1.17, opened at $1.10.
PLCE daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — PLCE slides 4.2% to $1.14, a 52-week low, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.14, -4.20% vs the prior close of $1.19. Day range $1.10–$1.17, opened at $1.10.
- Volume was 389.10K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 273.46K.
- Price is -49.0% vs its 50-day average ($2.24) and -64.8% vs its 200-day average ($3.24).
- 52-week range $1.10–$9.56; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 88.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — PLCE slides 6.3% to $1.19, a 52-week low on 2.2x normal volume
- Closed at $1.19, -6.30% vs the prior close of $1.27. Day range $1.13–$1.25, opened at $1.24.
- Volume was 588.70K shares, 2.2x its 50-day average of 265.90K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -47.5% vs its 50-day average ($2.26) and -63.4% vs its 200-day average ($3.25).
- 52-week range $1.13–$9.56; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 87.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — PLCE slides 3.1% to $1.27, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.27, -3.05% vs the prior close of $1.31. Day range $1.27–$1.36, opened at $1.29.
- Volume was 344.70K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 260.83K.
- Price is -44.6% vs its 50-day average ($2.29) and -61.1% vs its 200-day average ($3.26).
- 52-week range $1.25–$9.56; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 86.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — PLCE slides 7.7% to $1.31, a 52-week low on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $1.31, -7.75% vs the prior close of $1.42. Day range $1.25–$1.37, opened at $1.27.
- Volume was 507.60K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 252.95K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -43.5% vs its 50-day average ($2.32) and -60.0% vs its 200-day average ($3.28).
- 52-week range $1.25–$9.56; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 86.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — PLCE slides 26.0% to $1.42, a 52-week low on 9.3x normal volume
- Closed at $1.42, -26.04% vs the prior close of $1.92. Day range $1.34–$1.91, opened at $1.90.
- Volume was 2.00M shares, 9.3x its 50-day average of 214.22K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -39.4% vs its 50-day average ($2.34) and -56.9% vs its 200-day average ($3.29).
- 52-week range $1.34–$9.56; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 85.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — PLCE ends flat (+0.0%) to $1.92
- Closed at $1.92, +0.00% vs the prior close of $1.92. Day range $1.86–$1.92, opened at $1.89.
- Volume was 106.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 213.64K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -18.7% vs its 50-day average ($2.36) and -41.9% vs its 200-day average ($3.30).
- 52-week range $1.82–$9.56; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 79.9% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 7, 2026 — PLCE rises 0.5% to $1.92
- Closed at $1.92, +0.52% vs the prior close of $1.91. Day range $1.87–$1.92, opened at $1.88.
- Volume was 59.70K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 215.68K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -19.1% vs its 50-day average ($2.37) and -42.1% vs its 200-day average ($3.32).
- 52-week range $1.82–$9.56; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 79.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — PLCE ends flat (+0.0%) to $1.91, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.91, +0.00% vs the prior close of $1.91. Day range $1.85–$1.94, opened at $1.90.
- Volume was 177.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 214.82K.
- Price is -19.9% vs its 50-day average ($2.38) and -42.7% vs its 200-day average ($3.33).
- 52-week range $1.82–$9.56; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 80.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 5, 2026 — PLCE slides 4.0% to $1.91, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $1.91, -4.02% vs the prior close of $1.99. Day range $1.84–$2.04, opened at $1.99.
- Volume was 272.30K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 215.99K.
- Price is -20.2% vs its 50-day average ($2.39) and -42.9% vs its 200-day average ($3.34).
- 52-week range $1.82–$9.56; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 80.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 2, 2026 — PLCE slides 3.9% to $1.99
- Closed at $1.99, -3.86% vs the prior close of $2.07. Day range $1.99–$2.12, opened at $2.12.
- Volume was 73.10K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 218.31K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -17.2% vs its 50-day average ($2.40) and -41.0% vs its 200-day average ($3.37).
- 52-week range $1.82–$9.56; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 79.2% below the 52-week high.
PLCE latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about PLCE in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Tofalli Kimberly Roy received an award of 36,649 shares at $1.91 (≈$70.00K) on Oct 7, 2026; now holds 36,649
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 9, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Oct 8, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Sep 30, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Sep 14, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Aug 1, 2026:
- Revenue: $241.80M (prior year $298.01M) (-18.9% vs Aug 2, 2025)
- Net income: -$30.95M (prior year -$5.37M) (loss widened vs Aug 2, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$1.39 (prior year -$0.24) (loss widened vs Aug 2, 2025)
Aug 14, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 14, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 13, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 29, 2026 · 8-K/A — Amended current report
Amended current report
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 17, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 10, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 8, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 7, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Things to know before you trade PLCE
- Last results release: Sep 5, 2025 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 6, 2025, Apr 11, 2025, Dec 17, 2024. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 5, 2025 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 4.02% (largest 26.0%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 296.19K shares (≈$337.66K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $1.14 vs a range of $1.10–$9.56 (0% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Muhammad Umair bought 7,143 shares on Oct 8, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 8, 2026; 8-K Sep 30, 2026; 10-Q Sep 14, 2026.
- Share count: 22.24M shares outstanding (Sep 8, 2026), +0.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Retail-Family Clothing Stores.
PLCE market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.10 | 1.14 | 389.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1.24 | 1.25 | 1.13 | 1.19 | 588.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.29 | 1.36 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 344.70K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.27 | 1.37 | 1.25 | 1.31 | 507.60K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1.90 | 1.91 | 1.34 | 1.42 | 2.00M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1.89 | 1.92 | 1.86 | 1.92 | 106.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1.88 | 1.92 | 1.87 | 1.92 | 59.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 1.90 | 1.94 | 1.85 | 1.91 | 177.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 1.99 | 2.04 | 1.84 | 1.91 | 272.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 1.99 | 1.99 | 73.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 2.11 | 2.14 | 2.05 | 2.07 | 87.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 2.09 | 2.16 | 2.09 | 2.14 | 44.80K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.04 | 2.11 | 139.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 2.17 | 2.20 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 49.90K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 2.26 | 2.26 | 2.14 | 2.16 | 77.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 2.20 | 2.25 | 2.15 | 2.22 | 94.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 2.13 | 2.23 | 2.08 | 2.21 | 96.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 2.18 | 2.27 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 258.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 2.04 | 2.19 | 2.01 | 2.18 | 287.70K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 2.00 | 2.05 | 1.96 | 2.04 | 267.90K |
About Childrens Place
Childrens Place (PLCE) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Retail-Family Clothing Stores”. Its business address is in SECAUCUS, NJ. Fiscal year ends January 31. SEC CIK 1041859.
PLCE board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Turki Saleh A. Alrajhi | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Hussan Arshad | Director | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Douglas R Edwards | Director | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Capital Mithaq | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Capital Spc Mithaq | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Global Mithaq | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Muhammad Asif Seemab | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Compounding Ltd. Snowball | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Rhys Summerton | Director | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Muhammad Umair | PRESIDENT AND INTERIM CEO | Oct 9, 2025 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Shure | CAO, GEN COUNSEL & SECRETARY | May 26, 2026 |
| Muhammad Umair | PRESIDENT AND INTERIM CEO | Oct 9, 2025 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Muhammad Umair | Buy | 7,143 | $7.00 |
PLCE financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | $1.21B | $-88.26M | -4.01 | $8.12M |
| Feb 1, 2025 | $1.39B | $-57.82M | -4.53 | $-117.59M |
| Feb 3, 2024 | $1.60B | $-154.54M | -12.34 | $92.80M |
| Jan 28, 2023 | $1.71B | $-1.14M | -0.09 | $-8.22M |
| Jan 29, 2022 | $1.92B | $187.17M | 12.59 | $133.28M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $742.31M, total liabilities $881.28M, cash $7.18M (as of Aug 1, 2026).
PLCE earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.44 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.86 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.78 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.25 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.25 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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