J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) Issues Earnings Results

Key Points

• J.Jill reported quarterly EPS of ($0.02), beating estimates of ($0.12) by $0.10 and delivering revenue of $138.41 million versus $135.55 million expected, with a reported net margin of 5.60% and ROE of 36.33%.
• The stock opened at $14.94 (up about 1.2% on the day), trades in a 12‑month range of $13.32–$19.75, and sits at a market cap of $225.7 million with a PE ratio of 6.82.
• Institutional ownership is ~40.7% after several hedge funds increased positions, while analysts hold a consensus "Hold" rating with a $18.00 consensus price target.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL - Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Tuesday. The specialty retailer reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.12) by $0.10, FiscalAI reports. J.Jill had a return on equity of 36.33% and a net margin of 5.60%.The firm had revenue of $138.41 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $135.55 million.

J.Jill Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of JILL stock opened at $14.94 on Tuesday. J.Jill has a 12 month low of $13.32 and a 12 month high of $19.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. The firm has a market cap of $225.73 million, a PE ratio of 6.82 and a beta of 0.92. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $16.24 and a 200-day moving average of $15.76.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On J.Jill

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of JILL. Marshall Wace LLP raised its stake in J.Jill by 931.8% during the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 147,892 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $2,165,000 after purchasing an additional 133,558 shares during the last quarter. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY grew its position in J.Jill by 13.5% in the 2nd quarter. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY now owns 1,057,300 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $15,479,000 after purchasing an additional 125,838 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC grew its position in J.Jill by 502.7% in the 3rd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 74,335 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $1,275,000 after purchasing an additional 62,001 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of J.Jill by 101.0% during the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 50,680 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $695,000 after purchasing an additional 25,461 shares during the period. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in shares of J.Jill during the 4th quarter worth about $347,000. Institutional investors own 40.71% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on JILL. Zacks Research cut shares of J.Jill from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $18.00 target price on shares of J.Jill in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. TD Cowen reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of J.Jill in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Telsey Advisory Group reissued a "market perform" rating and set a $16.00 target price on shares of J.Jill in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, BTIG Research decreased their price target on shares of J.Jill from $26.00 to $21.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $18.00.

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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