J Jill Stock Price, News & Analysis

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) reported Q4 FY24 and full-year results, showing mixed performance. Q4 net sales decreased 4.9% to $142.8 million, while full-year sales increased 0.5% to $610.9 million. The company's Q4 comparable sales grew 1.9%, with direct-to-consumer representing 50.5% of net sales.

Q4 operating income was $5.1 million (3.6% margin) compared to $10.5 million in Q4 FY23. Full-year operating income reached $75.7 million (12.4% margin). The Board increased the quarterly dividend by 14.3% to $0.08 per share and authorized a $25 million share repurchase program.

For FY25 outlook, J.Jill expects net sales growth of 1-3%, comparable sales of flat to 2% growth, and Adjusted EBITDA between $101-106 million. The company plans to open 5-10 new stores and projects capital expenditures of approximately $25 million.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, led by CEO Claire Spofford and CFO/COO Mark Webb.

Investors and analysts can join the call by dialing (888) 596-4144 (domestic) or (646) 968-2525 (international), using Conference ID 7311773. A live audio webcast will be available at investors.jjill.com. A replay will be accessible for approximately one week until March 26, 2025, via phone at (800) 770-2030 or (609) 800-9909 using pin 7311773.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) has appointed Mary Ellen Coyne as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective May 1, 2025. Coyne will succeed retiring CEO Claire Spofford and join the Board of Directors.

Coyne brings over three decades of retail sector experience, most recently serving as CEO of J.McLaughlin, where she led brand revitalization efforts, expanded retail presence, enhanced e-commerce operations, and drove significant growth in sales and profitability during her nearly decade-long tenure. Previously, she held executive positions at Ralph Lauren, including Chief Merchandising Officer of Women's and Children's.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) has reaffirmed its guidance for Q4 and full year 2024. For Q4 FY2024, the company expects:

- Net sales down 4-6% vs 14-week Q4 FY2023
- Total company comparable sales up 1-3% vs 13-week prior year
- Adjusted EBITDA of $12.0-14.0 million

For full year FY2024, projections include:

- Net sales flat to up 1% vs FY2023
- Total company comparable sales up 1-2%
- Adjusted EBITDA of $105.0-107.0 million

The guidance accounts for the loss of the 53rd week in FY2023 ($7.9M in net sales, $2.2M in EBITDA) and $2.0M in operating expenses for the Order Management System project. Excluding these factors, FY2024 expectations show net sales growth of 1-2% and Adjusted EBITDA decline of 2-4% compared to prior year.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) has announced its upcoming participation in the 27th Annual ICR Conference at Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, FL. The company's management will engage in a fireside chat scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The event will be accessible to the public through a live audio webcast on J.Jill's Investor Relations website at http://investors.jjill.com/Investors-Relations/News-Events/events. An archive of the fireside chat will be made available on the same platform following the event.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) reported Q3 FY24 results with net sales increasing 0.3% to $151.3 million. The company achieved a gross margin of 71.4% and operating income of $19.2 million. Total company comparable sales decreased by 0.8%, partially impacted by hurricane-related disruptions. Net income reached $12.3 million, with earnings per diluted share of $0.80.

The Board authorized a $25.0 million share repurchase program over the next 2 years and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share. For Q4 FY24, J.Jill expects net sales to decline 4-6% compared to the previous year, with comparable sales projected to increase 1-3%. The company maintains 247 stores and forecasts flat to 1% net sales growth for fiscal 2024.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) announced that President and CEO Claire Spofford will retire after serving since February 2021. Spofford will remain in her role until April 2025 while the company conducts an executive search for her successor. During her tenure, Spofford led initiatives that resulted in sustainable margin performance and significant cash flow generation through disciplined inventory management and full-price selling focus.

Under her leadership, J.Jill strengthened its balance sheet, improved operational foundation, and repositioned itself as a premium casual retailer. The company has implemented rigorous operational disciplines and enhanced its omni-channel capabilities while maintaining customer focus.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share on the company's common stock, payable on January 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 26, 2024.

The company will release its third quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results after market close on December 11, 2024. CEO Claire Spofford and CFO/COO Mark Webb will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. The call will be accessible via telephone and webcast, with a replay available until December 18, 2024.

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) reported Q2 FY24 results with net sales of $155.2 million, down 0.9% year-over-year. Total company comparable sales increased by 1.7%. Gross margin was 70.5%, and operating income was $23.0 million with a margin of 14.8%. Net Income per Diluted Share was $0.54, compared to $1.06 in Q2 FY23. The company updated its fiscal 2024 guidance, now expecting net sales to be flat to up 1% compared to fiscal 2023, and Adjusted EBITDA to decline 4% to 9%. J.Jill declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on October 2, 2024.