J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) EVP Sells 5,086 Shares

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) EVP Mark Webb sold 5,086 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 160,549 shares in the company, valued at $3,235,062.35. The trade was a 3.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

J.Jill Price Performance

Shares of NYSE JILL traded up $1.81 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $21.65. 889,472 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 79,379. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.60. J.Jill, Inc. has a 1 year low of $10.40 and a 1 year high of $23.48. The company’s 50-day moving average is $18.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.44. The company has a market capitalization of $323.64 million, a P/E ratio of 15.80 and a beta of 0.87.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) last posted 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. The company had revenue of $154.83 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $151.26 million. J.Jill had a return on equity of 24.44% and a net margin of 3.56%. On average, equities analysts anticipate that J.Jill, Inc. will post 2.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

J.Jill Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 23rd. J.Jill’s payout ratio is currently 26.28%.

Trending Headlines about J.Jill

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

• Positive Sentiment: J.Jill reported second-quarter earnings of $1.24 per share, versus the consensus estimate of $0.57-$0.59 and $0.81 a year earlier. Revenue reached $154.83 million, exceeding the $151.26 million analyst estimate. J.Jill Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $596.5 million-$608.5 million, above the $593.1 million consensus forecast. It also issued second-quarter commentary indicating progress in product assortment, customer experience and operational execution. J.Jill Boosts Fiscal 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: J.Jill’s third-quarter revenue guidance of $155.0 million-$158.1 million also exceeds the $152.6 million consensus estimate, suggesting management expects momentum to continue. J.Jill Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research raised its price target from $18 to $25 and upgraded the stock to “Buy,” reinforcing the improved outlook following the earnings report. BTIG Research Price Target Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader markets face potential volatility ahead of upcoming producer- and consumer-price data, while higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions could pressure consumer discretionary stocks. Investors Await PPI and CPI Data

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently issued reports on JILL shares. TD Cowen boosted their price target on J.Jill from $14.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of J.Jill in a research note on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of J.Jill from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. BTIG Research upped their price target on shares of J.Jill from $18.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, William Blair downgraded shares of J.Jill from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $19.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On J.Jill

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its holdings in shares of J.Jill by 83.1% in the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,483 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 673 shares during the period. Wells Fargo & Company MN raised its position in J.Jill by 46.2% during the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 8,211 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $113,000 after acquiring an additional 2,595 shares in the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd acquired a new position in J.Jill in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $150,000. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its holdings in J.Jill by 11.7% in the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 7,908 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $154,000 after acquiring an additional 829 shares during the period. Finally, Barclays PLC boosted its position in J.Jill by 10.8% in the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 11,417 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $157,000 after purchasing an additional 1,111 shares in the last quarter. 40.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.