JILL

J.Jill, Inc. reported good fiscal Q2 results. Store sales are finally starting to stabilize as assortment and branding changes have worked. Earnings have still declined so far, but JILL's further improvements in the sales trend should stabilize margins as well. I estimate JILL stock to be worth $27.30.

We're taking a break from economic reports this Hump Day, seeing pre-market futures drift into the red. Without any relief in sight as the battle in the Strait of Hormuz continues to heat up, spot oil prices are up +2.8% this morning: $95 per barrel (/bbl) on WTI and $100/bbl on Brent.

J.Jill, Inc. (JILL) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

J.Jill NYSE: JILL reported second-quarter sales growth and higher profitability, citing improved full-price selling, stronger customer acquisition and progress in its product assortment. The company also raised its full-year outlook while saying it plans to reinvest most net tariff refunds into marketing and technology initiatives intended to support growth into 2027.

J.Jill (JILL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.24 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.81 per share a year ago.

QUINCY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) ("J.Jill" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Mary Ellen Coyne, President and Chief Executive Officer of J.Jill, Inc. stated, "Our second quarter results reflect progress across each of our three strategic priorities – evolving the product assortment, enhancing the customer journey, and advancing the way we work. We delivered sales that exceeded our expectations, with underlying.

QUINCY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) (“J.Jill” or the “Company”) today announced that its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2026 will be released before market open on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Mary Ellen Coyne, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mark Webb, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Investors and analysts interested in listening to.

J.Jill is downgraded from "Buy" to "Hold" due to ongoing fundamental weakness and deteriorating comparable sales. Despite a solid balance sheet and attractive valuation, JILL faces declining revenue, lower profits, and management guidance for continued near-term softness. Comparable sales plunged 8.7% in Q1 2026, with management forecasting full-year revenue down 0%–2% and EBITDA of $70–$75 million.

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J.Jill, Inc. reported very weak Q1 financials, in line with already weak expectations. Assortment testing failed in the quarter. There's reason for some optimism ahead in the turnaround. JILL's FY2026 guidance implies a significant improvement in performance for Q3-Q4. I estimate JILL stock to have 49% upside to $20.2 in a base scenario.