JC Penney has no stock price. The company was delisted from the NYSE in May 2020 after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Its shares were effectively worthless at delisting, closing below $0.20. Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management acquired the retailer out of court in December 2020, making it fully private.
Stock Price of JC Penney
Historical NYSE share price (USD) — data ends at May 2020 delisting. No price data available after this date.
JC Penney Stock Forecast
No stock forecast applies — JC Penney has been private since December 2020 with no plans for a public listing announced by its owners, Simon Property Group and Brookfield. Industry analysts have periodically speculated about a potential IPO or SPAC transaction, but the company's restructuring owners have given no public indication of pursuing one as of early 2026.
JC Penney Valuation
Timeline of JC Penney Funding
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1902
Founder CapitalJames Cash Penney opens The Golden Rule store in Kemmerer, Wyoming with personal savings and a loan from his former employers.
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1929
NYSE ListingJC Penney lists on the New York Stock Exchange, using public capital to fund rapid department store expansion across the United States.
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2013
Emergency Debt FinancingJC Penney secures a $2.25 billion credit facility to survive a catastrophic sales collapse following the failed Ron Johnson rebranding effort.
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2020
Chapter 11 BankruptcyJC Penney files for bankruptcy in May 2020, listing over $7 billion in liabilities, closing 150 stores, and seeking court protection from creditors.
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2020
Acquisition Out of BankruptcySimon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management acquire JC Penney's retail operations for approximately $800 million in December 2020.
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2023
Private Restructuring InvestmentOwners invest in store renovations and a digital commerce overhaul as JC Penney's rebuilt retail operation targets a younger customer base.