Tilly's (NYSE:TLYS) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Tilly's (NYSE:TLYS - Get Free Report) was upgraded by investment analysts at Zacks Research from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report issued on Monday, Zacks reports.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Tilly's in a research report on Monday, June 15th. Roth Capital reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and issued a $5.50 price objective on shares of Tilly's in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Tilly's from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $5.50.

Tilly's Stock Down 5.5%

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TLYS opened at $4.16 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $126.74 million, a PE ratio of 69.30 and a beta of 0.13. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $4.00 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $3.92. Tilly's has a 52 week low of $1.14 and a 52 week high of $6.25.

Tilly's (NYSE:TLYS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $0.27 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $163.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $157.00 million. Tilly's had a return on equity of 2.37% and a net margin of 0.34%.Tilly's has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.070-0.120 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Tilly's will post 0.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, major shareholder Fund 1 Investments, Llc sold 1,644,255 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.49, for a total transaction of $7,382,704.95. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 6,414,013 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $28,798,918.37. This represents a 20.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders have sold a total of 2,256,335 shares of company stock worth $10,073,354 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 26.43% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Tilly's

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Tilly's during the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Tilly's by 128.3% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 11,732 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $48,000 after buying an additional 6,593 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Tilly's in the second quarter valued at $48,000. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new position in Tilly's in the second quarter valued at $70,000. Finally, CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new stake in Tilly's during the third quarter valued at about $82,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.38% of the company's stock.

Key Tilly's News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tilly's this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal second-quarter sales increased 8.1% year over year to approximately $163.5 million, while comparable sales rose 12.1%. This marked Tilly’s third consecutive quarter of double-digit comparable-sales growth and its fourth straight quarter of positive comparable sales, indicating improving retail momentum. Tilly’s comparable-sales article
• Positive Sentiment: Tilly’s reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, beating the $0.17 analyst consensus, while revenue exceeded expectations of $157 million. Management expects third-quarter EPS of $0.07 to $0.12, suggesting continued profitability, although at a more modest level.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains divided. Wall Street Zen upgraded TLYS to “buy,” while other firms maintain hold, neutral, or sell views. The overall consensus is “Reduce,” with a $5.50 average price target, implying potential upside but limited confidence in the turnaround.
• Negative Sentiment: Major shareholder Fund 1 Investments, LLC sold approximately 2.26 million Tilly’s shares in transactions on September 3, 4, and 8, generating about $10.1 million. The sales included 1.64 million shares at $4.49, 432,110 shares at $4.49, and 179,970 shares at $4.17. The transactions reduced Fund 1’s ownership by roughly 28%, creating meaningful selling pressure and potentially signaling reduced conviction, even though the sales do not directly reflect Tilly’s operating performance. Tilly’s insider trades

About Tilly's

Tilly's, Inc is an American specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods. Founded in 1982 by Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine, the company has grown from a single denim and tops store in Garden Grove, California, to a nationwide retail chain. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Tilly's serves a youth-oriented market with an emphasis on surf, skate and streetwear brands.

The company's merchandise assortment includes products from leading lifestyle brands such as Vans, Nike, Billabong and Quiksilver, alongside its own private-label offerings.

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