J.Jill (NYSE:JILL – Free Report) had its price objective hoisted by Telsey Advisory Group from $18.00 to $23.00 in a report issued on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the specialty retailer’s stock.
JILL has been the subject of a number of other reports. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $25.00 price target (up from $16.00) on shares of J.Jill in a research note on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded J.Jill from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of J.Jill in a research note on Thursday. BTIG Research increased their price objective on J.Jill from $18.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. 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 research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $23.75.
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J.Jill Trading Up 5.5%
J.Jill (NYSE:JILL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 9th. The specialty retailer reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.67. J.Jill had a return on equity of 28.51% and a net margin of 4.62%.The firm had revenue of $154.83 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $151.26 million. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that J.Jill will post 2.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
J.Jill Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be issued a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 23rd. J.Jill’s dividend payout ratio is currently 20.11%.
Insider Transactions at J.Jill
In related news, EVP Mark W. Webb sold 13,756 shares of J.Jill stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.61, for a total value of $297,267.16. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 146,793 shares in the company, valued at $3,172,196.73. This trade represents a 8.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 30,000 shares of company stock valued at $625,734. Company insiders own 4.40% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On J.Jill
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Fund 1 Investments LLC lifted its position in shares of J.Jill by 96.8% during the 2nd quarter. Fund 1 Investments LLC now owns 1,328,949 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $21,090,000 after purchasing an additional 653,645 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in J.Jill by 3.0% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 279,496 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $3,208,000 after buying an additional 8,172 shares during the last quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC grew its holdings in J.Jill by 12.7% in the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 31,129 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $357,000 after buying an additional 3,499 shares during the last quarter. 1492 Capital Management LLC bought a new position in J.Jill in the 1st quarter worth approximately $258,000. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in J.Jill in the 4th quarter worth approximately $347,000. 40.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
J.Jill News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting J.Jill this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Earnings beat expectations: J.Jill reported adjusted earnings of $1.24 per share, compared with the $0.57 analyst consensus and $0.81 a year earlier. Revenue of $154.83 million also exceeded expectations of $151.26 million. J.Jill Second-Quarter Results
- Positive Sentiment: Raised guidance supports the rally: Management projected fiscal 2026 revenue of $596.5 million to $608.5 million, above the $593.1 million consensus estimate. Third-quarter revenue guidance of $155.0 million to $158.1 million also topped expectations. Management cited better product assortments, customer-experience improvements and stronger-than-expected sales.
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst price targets increased: BTIG Research raised its JILL price target to $25 and maintained a bullish view. Jefferies also issued a $25 target, while Telsey Advisory Group lifted its target to $23. J.Jill additionally declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, equal to a 1.7% annualized yield. BTIG Raises J.Jill Price Target
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed: TD Cowen raised its target to $22 with a “hold” rating, and Telsey rated the shares “market perform.” The consensus rating remains “hold,” suggesting some investors believe much of the turnaround optimism is already reflected in the valuation.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling adds a modest cautionary signal: EVP Mark W. Webb sold 13,756 shares for approximately $297,267 after selling 5,086 shares earlier in September. He still owns a substantial stake, so the transactions are not necessarily a strong bearish signal. SEC Insider Trading Filing
- Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis argued that J.Jill’s turnaround may already be reflected in the stock price, highlighting the risk of limited near-term upside despite improving sales trends.
About J.Jill
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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