Children's Place, Inc.
PLCEChildren's Place, Inc. (PLCE) is a prominent retailer specializing in clothing and accessories for children and pre-adolescents. Founded in 1969, it operates a chain of stores as well as an online platform, offering apparel, footwear, and related products aimed at kids from infancy through tweens. The company's focus is on providing fashionable, affordable, and convenient shopping experiences for families.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2019 | $0.56 | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-16 |
| October 4, 2019 | $0.56 | 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 |
| June 28, 2019 | $0.56 | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 |
| April 26, 2019 | $0.56 | 2019-04-12 | 2019-04-15 |
| December 28, 2018 | $0.50 | 2018-12-14 | 2018-12-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Children's Place, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 24 dividend payments over the past 5 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held PLCE shares during this period received a total of $7.77 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.56/share was paid 2219 days ago, on December 27, 2019.
- Yield & Schedule: PLCE currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 50.91%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2014, the dividend payout has grown by 322.6%, from $0.13 to $0.56.
- Dividend Reliability: PLCE has maintained or increased its dividend for 24 consecutive payments.
Company News
U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after a mixed market close, with uncertainty surrounding November's jobs report and potential Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Key companies reported earnings with varied results.
Children's Place reported a challenging Q2 2025, with revenue declining 6.8% year-over-year to $298.0 million. Despite ongoing operational challenges, the company showed early signs of improvement in inventory management and digital sales, with positive comparable sales in the last month of the quarter.
The Children's Place will release its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on September 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, accessible through their corporate website.
The Children's Place, Inc. has announced a rights offering to raise up to $90 million by selling new shares of its common stock to existing shareholders. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes.
The Children's Place reported significant improvements in gross profit margin, reduced SG&A expenses, and a shift back to profitability in Q2 2024, despite lower top-line sales. The company incurred non-cash impairment charges and restructuring costs, but adjusted operating income and EBITDA showed strong improvements compared to the prior year.
