The Children's Place (PLCE) Cash Flow: Operating & Free Cash Flow

The Children's Place Cash Flow Statement Analysis

Operating, investing, and financing activities in millions USD

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE) - Annual data in millions USD
Breakdown	FY 2025	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2023	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2020	FY 2019	FY 2018	FY 2017
Period Ending	Feb 2025	Jan 2025	Jan 2024	Apr 2024	Feb 2024	Jan 2023	Jan 2022	Jan 2021	Jan 2020	Jan 2019	Jan 2018
Operating Activities
Net Income	-154.54	-57.82	0.00	-154.54	-1.14	-1.14	187.17	-140.37	73.30	100.96	84.70
Depreciation & Amortization	45.39	39.61	47.19	47.19	51.46	51.46	58.42	66.41	74.79	68.88	68.16
Deferred Income Tax	0.00	0.00	36.98	36.98	0.00	-13.68	25.85	-32.66	5.36	-5.57	34.89
Stock Based Compensation	12.79	12.79	-5.58	-5.58	-5.58	29.15	30.94	14.32	16.22	27.42	30.80
Change in Working Capital	49.89	-219.92	49.89	49.89	-166.81	-166.81	-276.24	-95.91	-147.04	-58.57	-9.52
Change in Accounts Receivable	21.31	-8.46	0.00	21.31	-28.14	-28.14	16.20	-3.62	3.15	-9.13	5.39
Change in Inventory	85.31	-38.30	85.31	85.31	-20.74	-20.74	-40.87	-61.08	-23.54	19.38	-36.43
Change in Accounts Payable	39.96	-107.86	37.76	39.96	-41.73	-41.73	-58.33	71.72	17.50	-56.89	28.93
Change in Other Working Capital	-94.48	-65.30	84.32	-96.67	-90.88	-76.19	-193.23	-102.93	-144.16	-11.93	-7.41
Other Operating Activities	121.30	107.75	84.32	118.86	75.86	92.79	107.14	152.49	155.27	6.80	5.36
Net Cash from Operating Activities	-117.59	-117.59	92.80	92.80	92.80	-8.22	133.28	-35.72	177.90	139.90	214.38
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures	-15.83	-15.83	-27.56	-27.56	-27.56	-45.58	-29.31	-30.59	-134.45	-71.11	-58.66
Purchases of Investments	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	-15.00
Sales/Maturities of Investments	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.00	49.30
Other Investing Activities	-0.23	0.00	0.00	-0.23	-0.37	-0.37	0.02	0.21	0.10	-0.75	-0.79
Net Cash from Investing Activities	-15.83	-15.83	-27.79	-27.79	-27.79	-45.95	-29.29	-30.37	-134.35	-56.86	-25.15
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment	-639.93	137.55	-639.93	-60.28	-602.05	111.67	-26.30	77.61	121.95	27.40	6.08
Common Stock Repurchased	-7.13	-0.67	-7.13	-7.13	-94.62	-94.62	-83.97	-15.49	-131.39	-253.54	-118.58
Dividends Paid	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	-34.93	-33.04	-28.10
Other Financing Activities	-8.47	-8.47	-0.86	-0.86	-0.86	0.00	-2.47	-1.19	0.00	0.00	0.00
Net Cash from Financing Activities	128.40	128.40	-68.27	-68.27	-68.27	17.06	-112.74	60.93	-44.37	-259.18	-140.60
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash	0.00	-3.27	0.21	0.21	0.00	-0.99	-0.01	0.22	0.17	0.75	2.17
Net Change in Cash	-8.29	-8.29	-3.26	-3.05	-3.05	-38.10	-8.76	-4.94	-0.65	-175.38	50.81
Cash at Beginning of Period	0.00	13.64	16.69	16.69	0.00	54.79	63.55	68.49	69.14	244.52	193.71
Cash at End of Period	0.00	5.35	13.64	13.64	0.00	16.69	54.79	63.55	68.49	69.14	244.52
Free Cash Flow	-133.42	-133.42	65.24	65.24	65.24	-53.80	103.97	-66.30	43.45	68.79	155.73
Supplemental Disclosures
Interest Paid	29.04	0.00	0.00	0.00	12.35	14.77	10.83	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Income Taxes Paid	5.78	0.00	0.00	0.00	-14.97	49.56	3.64	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

Frequently Asked Questions About The Children's Place Cash Flow

What is a cash flow statement?

A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out of a company during a period. It's divided into three sections: operating activities (core business), investing activities (assets and investments), and financing activities (debt and equity). Unlike the income statement, it shows real cash rather than accounting profits.

What is operating cash flow?

Operating cash flow is the cash generated from a company's core business operations. It adjusts net income for non-cash items like depreciation and changes in working capital. Strong operating cash flow indicates the business can fund operations without external financing.

What is free cash flow (FCF)?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It represents the cash available for dividends, share buybacks, debt repayment, or reinvestment. FCF is considered one of the most important metrics for evaluating a company's financial health.

What are capital expenditures?

Capital expenditures (CapEx) are funds spent on acquiring or maintaining physical assets like property, equipment, and technology. CapEx appears in the investing activities section and is subtracted from operating cash flow to calculate free cash flow.

How is PLCE's cash generation trending?

Review The Children's Place's operating cash flow and free cash flow figures in the quarterly and annual data above. Consistent growth in operating cash flow relative to net income indicates high-quality earnings.

The Children's Place (PLCE) Cash Flow Statement

The Children's Place Cash Flow Statement Analysis

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The Children's Place Cash Flow Statement Analysis

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