Friday's Underperforming Sectors: Paper & Forest Products, Apparel Retailers
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 19 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Performance: Apparel store shares are lagging behind the market, down approximately 2.2% overall, with Children's Place and Citi Trends leading the decline at 5.8% and 5.5%, respectively.
Sector Laggards: The report highlights that the apparel stores sector is among the laggards on the market, alongside the paper and forest products sector.
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Analyst Views on PLCE
Wall Street analysts forecast PLCE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PLCE is 4.50 USD with a low forecast of 4.50 USD and a high forecast of 4.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
1 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 4.190
Low
4.50
Averages
4.50
High
4.50
Current: 4.190
Low
4.50
Averages
4.50
High
4.50
About PLCE
The Children's Place, Inc. is a children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands with an industry-leading digital-first model. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells fashionable apparel, accessories, and footwear primarily under its proprietary brands: The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place. Its segments include The Children’s Place U.S. and The Children’s Place International. The Children’s Place U.S. segment includes the United States and Puerto Rico-based stores and U.S.-based wholesale business. The Children’s Place International segment includes Canadian stores, as well as international franchisees. Its global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, more than 495 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces and distribution in 13 countries through six international franchise partners. Its merchandise is also available online at www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Leadership Transition: 7-Eleven announced that Joe DePinto will retire at the end of 2025, with Stan Reynolds and Doug Rosencrans appointed as Interim Co-CEOs, ensuring stability and continuity during the search for a new CEO.
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