J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Telsey Advisory Group Analyst Says

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) had its price objective upped by stock analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $18.00 to $23.00 in a research report issued on Thursday. The brokerage currently has a “market perform” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 4.40% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the company. Zacks Research upgraded J.Jill from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of J.Jill in a research report on Thursday. William Blair downgraded shares of J.Jill from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of J.Jill from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, BTIG Research boosted their price objective on shares of J.Jill from $18.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. 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, J.Jill presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $23.75.

J.Jill Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of NYSE:JILL traded up $0.29 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $22.03. The company had a trading volume of 21,095 shares, compared to its average volume of 78,947. J.Jill has a 12 month low of $10.40 and a 12 month high of $23.48. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. The stock has a market cap of $329.36 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.28 and a beta of 0.87. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $18.24 and a 200 day simple moving average of $15.47.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) last announced 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 business 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, analysts predict that J.Jill will post 2.04 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at J.Jill

In other news, EVP Mark W. Webb sold 5,086 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 160,549 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,235,062.35. This represents a 3.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders have sold 16,244 shares of company stock valued at $328,467 in the last 90 days. 4.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BNP Paribas Financial Markets boosted its holdings in shares of J.Jill by 83.1% during the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,483 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 673 shares during the period. Wells Fargo & Company MN lifted its holdings in J.Jill by 46.2% during the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 8,211 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $113,000 after purchasing an additional 2,595 shares during the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd bought a new stake in J.Jill in the 4th quarter valued at $150,000. Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in J.Jill by 11.7% in the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 7,908 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $154,000 after buying an additional 829 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Barclays PLC increased its position in J.Jill by 10.8% during the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 11,417 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $157,000 after buying an additional 1,111 shares during the period. 40.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key 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

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.