PLCE - NASDAQ
The Children's Place, Inc.
$3.67
+0.82%The Children's Place, Inc. operates as a children's specialty apparel retailer. The company operates in two segments, The Children's Place U.S. and The Children's Place International. It sells apparel, footwear, accessories, and other items for children; and designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells merchandise under the proprietary The Children's Place, Place, Baby Place, Gymboree, and Sugar & Jade brand names. As of January 29, 2022, the company had 672 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; online stores at childrensplace.com, gymboree.com, and sugarandjade.com; and seven international franchise partners operated 211 international points of distribution in 16 countries. The company was formerly known as The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. and changed its name to The Children's Place, Inc. in June 2014. The Children's Place, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotThe Children's Place, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cash—review working capital trends and capital intensity.
CapEx Intensity
Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.
FCF Growth Trend
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Working Capital Impact
Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extension—monitor closely.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.
The Children's Place, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
PLCE • NASDAQ
| The Children's Place, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2007 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-88.3M | -57.8M | -154.5M | -1.1M | 187.2M | -140.4M | 73.3M | 101M | 84.7M | 102.3M | 57.9M | 56.9M | 53M | 63.2M | 77.2M | 83.6M | 88.8M | 73.9M | -59.6M | 87.4M | |
33.1M | 39.6M | 47.2M | 51.5M | 58.4M | 66.4M | 223.8M | 68.9M | 68.2M | 65.7M | 62.7M | 60.5M | 64.9M | 77.4M | 74.6M | 71.6M | 71.4M | 72.1M | 80.1M | 66.3M | |
-581K | 0.0 | 37M | -13.7M | 25.8M | -32.7M | 5.4M | -5.6M | 34.9M | -9.4M | 12.2M | 5.6M | -3.6M | 2M | 4M | 27.5M | 17.3M | 32.2M | -55.8M | -30M | |
3M | 12.8M | -5.6M | 29.2M | 30.9M | 14.3M | 16.2M | 27.4M | 30.8M | 28M | 21.1M | 17.8M | 21.2M | 14.3M | 9.3M | 8M | 8.5M | 7.4M | 6M | 3.5M | |
80.7M | 107.7M | 118.9M | 92.8M | 107.1M | 152.5M | 6.3M | 7.1M | 5.3M | -8.1M | -7.6M | 4.2M | 24.3M | -8.6M | -11.7M | -12.5M | -11.3M | 1.6M | 97.4M | 30.9M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (5.8M) | (0.0) | (49.6M) | (3.6M) | (1.3M) | (19.5M) | (37.8M) | (31.5M) | (13.9M) | (23.6M) | (24.8M) | (10M) | (37.3M) | (20.1M) | (16.8M) | (11.6M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-19.8M | -219.9M | 49.9M | -166.8M | -276.2M | -95.9M | -147M | -58.9M | -9.4M | 20.6M | 36.4M | 16.4M | 13.6M | 56.7M | 2.8M | -3.7M | -19.6M | 31.1M | -69.4M | -22.4M | |
8.1M | -117.6M | 92.8M | -8.2M | 133.3M | -35.7M | 177.9M | 139.9M | 214.4M | 199.3M | 182.7M | 161.4M | 173.5M | 205M | 156.1M | 174.5M | 155.2M | 218.4M | -1.2M | 135.6M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-17.4M | -15.8M | -27.6M | -45.6M | -29.3M | -30.6M | -134.5M | -71.1M | -58.7M | -34.7M | -42.1M | -72.2M | -72.6M | -90.2M | -79.8M | -83.9M | -62.2M | -51.7M | -199.8M | -155.1M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -15M | -49.3M | -99.7M | -81M | -47.5M | -15M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -1B | -1.9B | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15M | 49.3M | 40.1M | 111.6M | 91.5M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1B | 1.8B | |
0.0 | 0.0 | -231K | -371K | 17K | 211K | 103K | -749K | -788K | -368K | -379K | 5K | 406K | -38K | 2.1M | -373K | -2.1M | -9.1M | 0.0 | 1M | |
-17.4M | -15.8M | -27.8M | -45.9M | -29.3M | -30.4M | -134.4M | -56.9M | -25.1M | -44.3M | -30.6M | -61.7M | -119.7M | -105.2M | -77.7M | -84.3M | -64.3M | -60.8M | -124.6M | -229.2M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
89.2M | -673K | -7.1M | -94.6M | -84M | -15.5M | -131.4M | -253.5M | -118.6M | -157.8M | -120.9M | -76.1M | -65.8M | -89M | -91.8M | -90.6M | -74M | -642K | 809K | 27.2M | |
-82.2M | 137.5M | -60.3M | 111.7M | -26.3M | 77.6M | 121.9M | 27.4M | 6.1M | 15.4M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -85M | 15.4M | 89M | 0.0 | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -34.9M | -33M | -28.1M | -14.8M | -12.2M | -11.5M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-422K | -673K | -7.1M | -94.6M | -84M | -15.5M | -131.4M | -253.5M | -118.6M | -157.8M | -120.9M | -76.1M | -65.8M | -89M | -91.8M | -90.6M | -74M | -642K | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | -8.5M | -861K | 0.0 | -2.5M | -1.2M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2M | 1.8M | 17K | 1.7M | 6.8M | 6.7M | 12.6M | 5M | -19.2M | 156K | 11M | |
7M | 128.4M | -68.3M | 17.1M | -112.7M | 60.9M | -44.4M | -259.2M | -140.6M | -155M | -131.4M | -87.6M | -64.1M | -82.3M | -85M | -78M | -154M | -4.4M | 89.9M | 38.2M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.4M | -3.3M | 208K | -988K | -6K | 223K | 173K | 749K | 2.2M | 6.2M | -6.4M | -12.8M | -9.8M | -92K | -418K | 3.1M | 5.3M | -8.6M | 3.5M | -885K | |
142K | -8.3M | -3.1M | -38.1M | -8.8M | -4.9M | -649K | -175.4M | 50.8M | 6.2M | 14.2M | -706K | -20.1M | 17.5M | -7M | 15.3M | -57.8M | 144.6M | -32.4M | -56.3M | |
5.3M | 13.6M | 16.7M | 54.8M | 63.5M | 68.5M | 69.1M | 244.5M | 193.7M | 187.5M | 173.3M | 174M | 194.1M | 176.7M | 183.7M | 168.4M | 226.2M | 81.6M | 114.5M | 173.3M | |
5.5M | 5.3M | 13.6M | 16.7M | 54.8M | 63.5M | 68.5M | 69.1M | 244.5M | 193.7M | 187.5M | 173.3M | 174M | 194.1M | 176.7M | 183.7M | 168.4M | 226.2M | 82.1M | 117M | |
-9.3M | -133.4M | 65.2M | -53.8M | 104M | -66.3M | 43.4M | 68.8M | 155.7M | 164.6M | 140.5M | 89.2M | 100.9M | 114.9M | 76.3M | 90.6M | 93M | 166.7M | -201M | -19.5M |
SEC Filings
PLCE - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 06, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY | April 10, 2026 | January 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 10, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 27, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 12, 2026 | February 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | December 16, 2025 | November 01, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 25, 2025 | November 20, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | September 05, 2025 | September 05, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | September 05, 2025 | August 02, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | August 25, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | 2025 |
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