J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) EVP Mark Webb Sells 5,086 Shares of Stock

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) EVP Mark Webb sold 5,086 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.15, for a total value of $102,482.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 160,549 shares in the company, valued at $3,235,062.35. This trade represents a 3.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

J.Jill Stock Up 9.1%

JILL opened at $21.65 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $323.64 million, a PE ratio of 15.80 and a beta of 0.87. The business has a 50-day moving average of $18.24 and a 200-day moving average of $15.47. J.Jill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $10.40 and a fifty-two week high of $23.48. 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 (NYSE:JILL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 9th. The specialty retailer reported $1.24 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.67. The firm had revenue of $154.83 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $151.26 million. J.Jill had a return on equity of 24.44% and a net margin of 3.56%. Equities research analysts forecast that J.Jill, Inc. will post 2.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

J.Jill Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be paid a $0.09 dividend. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 23rd. J.Jill’s payout ratio is presently 26.28%.

Key Headlines Impacting J.Jill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: J.Jill reported adjusted earnings of $1.24 per share, up from $0.81 a year earlier and well above analyst estimates ranging from $0.57 to $0.59. Revenue reached $154.83 million, ahead of the $151.26 million consensus estimate. J.Jill Second-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its outlook: Fiscal 2026 revenue is now projected at $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 exceeds the $152.6 million consensus estimate. J.Jill Raises Fiscal 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Turnaround progress is supporting sentiment: Management cited improvements in product assortment, the customer experience and operating processes, while describing sales as stronger than expected. The earnings beat and higher outlook prompted BTIG Research to raise its price target from $18 to $25 and assign a “buy” rating.
• Neutral Sentiment: Trading volume was far above J.Jill’s typical level as investors reassessed the company following the earnings release. Broader market concerns, including elevated oil prices and upcoming inflation data, were not the primary drivers of the stock’s move.
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Mark W. Webb sold 5,086 shares for approximately $102,483. However, the sale reduced his holdings by only 3.07%, and he continues to own 160,549 shares, limiting its significance as a bearish signal. SEC Insider Trading Filing

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. BNP Paribas Financial Markets boosted its position in shares of J.Jill by 83.1% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,483 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 673 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in J.Jill by 1.8% during the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 40,210 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $690,000 after acquiring an additional 717 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers raised its stake in J.Jill by 11.7% during the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 7,908 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $154,000 after purchasing an additional 829 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP raised its stake in J.Jill by 3.7% during the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 23,682 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $347,000 after purchasing an additional 840 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Barclays PLC boosted its holdings in J.Jill by 10.8% in the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 11,417 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $157,000 after purchasing an additional 1,111 shares during the period. 40.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. William Blair downgraded J.Jill from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Weiss Ratings upgraded J.Jill from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $25.00 price target (up from $16.00) on shares of J.Jill in a report on Wednesday. Telsey Advisory Group boosted their price objective 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. Finally, TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of J.Jill from $14.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $21.50.

About J.Jill

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.