J.Jill (NYSE:JILL – Free Report) had its price target lifted by Telsey Advisory Group from $14.00 to $18.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the specialty retailer’s stock.
Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded J.Jill from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Zacks Research raised shares of J.Jill from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of J.Jill from $14.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $18.00 price target on shares of J.Jill in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, William Blair lowered shares of J.Jill from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $17.50.
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J.Jill Stock Performance
J.Jill (NYSE:JILL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 10th. The specialty retailer reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.01. J.Jill had a net margin of 3.56% and a return on equity of 24.44%. The firm had revenue of $144.43 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $144.30 million. Equities research analysts predict that J.Jill will post 2.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
J.Jill Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 23rd. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. J.Jill’s dividend payout ratio is 26.28%.
Insider Transactions at J.Jill
In other J.Jill news, EVP Mark W. Webb sold 2,074 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.33, for a total value of $42,164.42. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 174,679 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,551,224.07. This trade represents a 1.17% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 11,158 shares of company stock valued at $225,984. 4.40% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On J.Jill
Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd grew its holdings in J.Jill by 40.0% in the first quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd now owns 11,210 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $219,000 after purchasing an additional 3,205 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers raised its stake in J.Jill by 11.7% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 7,908 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $154,000 after purchasing an additional 829 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of J.Jill by 11.9% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 175,286 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,567,000 after purchasing an additional 18,576 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of J.Jill by 39.7% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 19,010 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $278,000 after purchasing an additional 5,406 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of J.Jill by 3.7% during the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 23,682 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $347,000 after buying an additional 840 shares during the period. 40.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
J.Jill Company Profile
J.Jill is a women’s apparel retailer specializing in modern, versatile clothing and accessories. The company designs and markets a range of products that emphasize comfort and style, including knitwear, woven tops, pants, dresses, outerwear, jewelry, and footwear. Through its in-house design team, J.Jill focuses on creating seasonal collections that appeal to women seeking effortless, mix-and-match wardrobes.
Products are sold through a multi-channel distribution network comprising company-operated boutiques, e-commerce platforms, and catalog sales.
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