TD Cowen Boosts J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) Price Target to $22.00

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) had its price objective raised by equities research analysts at TD Cowen from $18.00 to $22.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. TD Cowen’s price target points to a potential downside of 2.43% from the company’s current price.

JILL has been the topic of a number of other reports. William Blair downgraded shares of J.Jill from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Telsey Advisory Group upped their target price on shares of J.Jill from $14.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $25.00 target price (up from $16.00) on shares of J.Jill in a research note on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings raised J.Jill from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, BTIG Research boosted their target price on J.Jill from $18.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, J.Jill presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $22.50.

J.Jill Stock Up 3.7%

Shares of NYSE:JILL opened at $22.55 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.60. The stock has a market cap of $337.11 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.48 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a 50 day moving average of $18.24 and a 200-day moving average of $15.47. J.Jill has a one year low of $10.40 and a one year high of $23.48.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 9th. The specialty retailer reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.67. J.Jill had a return on equity of 24.44% and a net margin of 3.56%.The business had revenue of $154.83 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $151.26 million. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that J.Jill will post 2.04 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other J.Jill news, EVP Mark W. Webb sold 5,086 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.15, for a total transaction of $102,482.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 160,549 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,235,062.35. This trade represents a 3.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 16,244 shares of company stock worth $328,467. Corporate insiders own 4.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of J.Jill

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Fund 1 Investments LLC lifted its stake in shares of J.Jill by 96.8% in the 2nd quarter. Fund 1 Investments LLC now owns 1,328,949 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $21,090,000 after purchasing an additional 653,645 shares during the period. Royce & Associates LP raised its holdings in shares of J.Jill by 8.3% in the fourth quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 1,303,493 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $17,884,000 after purchasing an additional 99,390 shares during the last quarter. Barclays PLC grew its holdings in shares of J.Jill by 10.8% in the fourth quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 11,417 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $157,000 after acquiring an additional 1,111 shares in the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its position in shares of J.Jill by 46.2% during the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 8,211 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $113,000 after purchasing an additional 2,595 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in J.Jill by 18.0% during the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 13,385 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $184,000 after buying an additional 2,041 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 40.71% of the company’s stock.

More J.Jill News

Here are the key news stories impacting J.Jill this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major earnings beat: J.Jill reported second-quarter earnings of $1.24 per share, up from $0.81 a year earlier and well above analyst estimates of approximately $0.57–$0.59. Revenue rose to $154.83 million, exceeding the $151.26 million consensus forecast. J.Jill Second-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Higher financial outlook: Management projected fiscal 2026 revenue of $596.5 million to $608.5 million, above the $593.1 million analyst consensus. Third-quarter revenue guidance of $155.0 million to $158.1 million also topped expectations of $152.6 million. J.Jill Raises Fiscal 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Turnaround momentum: Chief Executive Mary Ellen Coyne said progress in product assortment, customer experience and operating processes helped produce sales above internal expectations. BTIG Research raised its price target from $18 to $25 and assigned a “buy” rating, while Jefferies also raised its target to $25.
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder return: J.Jill declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, equivalent to $0.36 annually and a yield of approximately 1.7% based on the reported price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the upgrades, the broader analyst consensus remains “hold,” with an average price target near $21.50. Investors may also be weighing elevated oil prices and upcoming inflation data, although those factors were secondary to the company-specific earnings news.
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Mark Webb sold 5,086 shares for approximately $102,483. The transaction reduced his holdings by 3.07%, but he retained 160,549 shares, making the sale a relatively limited bearish signal. SEC Insider Trading Filing

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.