Tilly’s (NYSE:TLYS) Major Shareholder Fund 1 Investments, Llc Sells 179,970 Shares of Stock

Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE:TLYS) major shareholder Fund 1 Investments, Llc sold 179,970 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $4.17, for a total value of $750,474.90. Following the sale, the insider owned 5,801,933 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $24,194,060.61. This trade represents a 3.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

Fund 1 Investments, Llc also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, September 4th, Fund 1 Investments, Llc sold 432,110 shares of Tilly’s stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.49, for a total value of $1,940,173.90.
• On Thursday, September 3rd, Fund 1 Investments, Llc sold 1,644,255 shares of Tilly’s stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $4.49, for a total value of $7,382,704.95.

Tilly’s Stock Performance

TLYS opened at $4.16 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $126.74 million, a P/E ratio of 69.30 and a beta of 0.13. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $4.00 and a 200 day moving average price of $3.92. Tilly’s, Inc. has a twelve month low of $1.14 and a twelve month high of $6.25.

Tilly’s (NYSE:TLYS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $0.27 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.10. Tilly’s had a return on equity of 2.37% and a net margin of 0.34%.The company had revenue of $163.51 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $157.00 million. Tilly’s has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.070-0.120 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Tilly’s, Inc. will post 0.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Tilly’s

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in shares of Tilly’s by 31.4% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 17,566 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $75,000 after purchasing an additional 4,193 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Tilly’s by 10.5% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 107,108 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $213,000 after buying an additional 10,200 shares during the period. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Tilly’s by 27.9% in the fourth quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 65,931 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $131,000 after buying an additional 14,400 shares during the period. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new stake in Tilly’s during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Tilly’s during the first quarter worth about $94,000. 76.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Tilly’s

Here are the key news stories impacting Tilly’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tilly’s reported fiscal second-quarter sales of approximately $163.5 million, up 8.1% year over year, while comparable sales rose 12.1%. This marked the third consecutive quarter of double-digit comparable-sales growth and the fourth straight quarter of positive comparable sales, supporting the potential for a retail turnaround. Tilly’s Delivered a Third Consecutive Double-Digit Comparable-Sales Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share exceeded the $0.17 consensus estimate, and revenue topped expectations of $157 million. Management guided for third-quarter earnings of $0.07 to $0.12 per share, indicating continued, though modest, profitability.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed. Wall Street Zen upgraded Tilly’s to “buy,” while other coverage includes “hold,” “sell,” and “neutral” ratings. The overall consensus remains “Reduce,” with an average price target of $5.50, suggesting upside from recent trading levels but limited conviction.
• Negative Sentiment: Major shareholder Fund 1 Investments, LLC sold approximately 2.26 million Tilly’s shares across September 3, 4, and 8 for roughly $10.1 million. The transactions reduced its position by about 28%, including sales of 1.64 million shares and 432,110 shares at an average price of $4.49, followed by 179,970 shares at $4.17. The large disposals increase selling pressure and may signal reduced shareholder confidence, although they do not necessarily reflect company operations. Tilly’s Insider Trades

Analyst Ratings Changes

TLYS has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Tilly’s in a report on Monday, June 15th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Tilly’s from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $5.50 price target on shares of Tilly’s in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Tilly’s from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $5.50.

About Tilly’s

Tilly’s, Inc is an American specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods. Founded in 1982 by Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine, the company has grown from a single denim and tops store in Garden Grove, California, to a nationwide retail chain. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Tilly’s serves a youth-oriented market with an emphasis on surf, skate and streetwear brands.

The company’s merchandise assortment includes products from leading lifestyle brands such as Vans, Nike, Billabong and Quiksilver, alongside its own private-label offerings.