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J.Jill (JILL)

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J.Jill outlines 2026 growth strategy and capital allocation priorities
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Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Demand Weakening
  • J.Jill experienced a difficult 2025 due to consumer sentiment and tariff announcements, leading to conservative planning for 2026, including mid-single-digit inventory reductions in the first half of the year.
  • The company is focused on achieving "slow, measured, consistent growth" in 2026 through product evolution with newness flowing in Q1 and Q2, a shift in marketing towards digital channels, the recent hiring of a Chief Growth Officer, and continued store expansion that offers attractive returns.
  • J.Jill maintains a very strong balance sheet and prioritizes capital allocation towards business investments, balance sheet strength, and total shareholder return, which includes a 14% dividend increase and $18 million remaining on its $25 million share repurchase authorization as of the end of Q3.
  • The company anticipates $12 million in elevated Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from tariffs in 2026, following $8 million in 2025, and is implementing mitigation strategies such as vendor collaboration, strategic pricing, and supply chain adjustments.
Jan 13, 2026, 3:30 PM
J.Jill Discusses 2026 Strategy, Financial Priorities, and Tariff Impact at ICR Conference
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Guidance Update
Dividends
Share Buyback
  • J.Jill's new management, led by CEO Mary Ellen Coyne, is focused on product evolution, marketing, and customer base growth after a difficult 2025, with new product flow expected in Q2 2026.
  • The company is planning conservatively for 2026 due to ongoing consumer caution, with first-half inventory buys down mid-single digits.
  • J.Jill has four priorities for cash utilization: investing in the business (including store growth and technology), maintaining a strong balance sheet (debt refinanced in December), total shareholder return (dividends and share repurchases), and potential M&A.
  • The company faces $20 million in elevated Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) due to tariffs, with $8 million impacting 2025 and an additional $12 million expected in 2026, primarily in the first half.
Jan 13, 2026, 3:30 PM
J.Jill Outlines 2026 Strategy and Financial Priorities
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Guidance Update
Dividends
Share Buyback
  • J.Jill is focused on slow, measured, consistent growth in 2026, driven by product evolution, marketing rebalancing, and strategic store growth, while leveraging AI.
  • Despite a difficult 2025 marked by consumer pullback, the company plans conservatively for 2026, with first-half inventory buys down in the mid-single digits.
  • The company maintains an incredibly strong balance sheet and prioritizes shareholder returns through an ordinary dividend program (increased 14% at the beginning of 2026) and a $25 million share repurchase authorization ($18 million remaining as of Q3 2025).
  • Elevated COGS from tariffs are projected at $20 million net of vendor participation, with $8 million impacting 2025 and an additional $12 million expected in 2026.
Jan 13, 2026, 3:30 PM
J.Jill, Inc. Raises Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Guidance
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Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • J.Jill, Inc. raised its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 guidance on January 12, 2026, following a stronger-than-anticipated holiday season finish.
  • The company now expects Q4 fiscal 2025 net sales to be down approximately 4% to 6% (previously down 5% to 7%) and comparable sales to be down approximately 6% to 8% (previously down 6.5% to 8.5%) compared to fiscal 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 fiscal 2025 is now projected between $5.0 million and $6.0 million, an increase from the prior guidance of $3.0 million to $5.0 million.
  • For the full year fiscal 2025, Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $82.0 million to $83.0 million, up from the previous range of $80.0 million to $82.0 million.
Jan 12, 2026, 11:45 AM
J.Jill, Inc. Raises Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Guidance
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Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
Earnings
  • J.Jill, Inc. raised its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 guidance for net sales, comparable sales, and Adjusted EBITDA.
  • For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the company now expects net sales to be down approximately 4% to 6%, comparable sales down approximately 6% to 8%, and Adjusted EBITDA between $5.0 million and $6.0 million.
  • The updated outlook for the full year fiscal 2025 includes Adjusted EBITDA of $82.0 million to $83.0 million.
  • The guidance incorporates approximately $5.0 million of incremental cost impact from tariffs.
Jan 12, 2026, 11:45 AM
J.Jill Raises Fourth Quarter Guidance
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Guidance Update
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • J.Jill, Inc. raised its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 guidance.
  • The updated outlook follows a stronger-than-anticipated finish to the holiday season.
  • The company will participate in the 28th Annual ICR Conference.
Jan 12, 2026, 11:45 AM
J.Jill, Inc. Completes Refinancing Transaction
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Debt Issuance
  • J.Jill, Inc. announced the completion of the refinancing of its existing credit agreement with a new $75 million senior secured five-year term loan facility on December 15, 2025.
  • This refinancing is expected to result in annual cash interest expense savings of approximately $2.0 million, excluding one-time accelerated debt issuance costs.
  • The new facility, provided by an affiliate of Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners, replaces the company's previous term loan credit agreement dated April 5, 2023, aiming for enhanced financial flexibility and improved terms.
Dec 15, 2025, 10:28 PM
J.Jill completes refinancing transaction
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Debt Issuance
  • J.Jill, Inc. has successfully completed the refinancing of its existing credit agreement.
  • The company secured a new $75 million senior secured five-year term loan facility from an affiliate of Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners.
  • This refinancing replaces the previous term loan credit agreement dated April 5, 2023, and is expected to generate annual cash interest expense savings of approximately $2.0 million.
Dec 15, 2025, 9:05 PM
J.Jill Reports Q3 2026 Results and Provides Q4 2026 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • J.Jill reported Q3 2026 sales of approximately $151 million, a 0.5% decrease compared to Q3 2024, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of 76 cents.
  • The company achieved better-than-expected earnings results for Q3, driven by positive responses to new product assortments and successful rebalancing of its marketing mix towards digital channels.
  • For Q4 2026, J.Jill anticipates sales to be down approximately 5%-7% and adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $3-$5 million, reflecting significant gross margin pressure from an estimated $5 million in net tariffs and an elevated promotional environment.
  • J.Jill noted a challenging competitive market as it exited October and entered November, characterized by early and deep promotions and increasing customer price sensitivity.
  • The company is focused on strategic initiatives including evolving product assortments, enhancing the customer journey, and improving operational efficiencies, which includes the creation of a new Chief Growth Officer role to advance AI initiatives.
Dec 10, 2025, 1:00 PM
J.Jill Reports Q3 2026 Results and Provides Q4 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • J.Jill reported Q3 2026 sales of $151 million, a 0.5% decrease compared to Q3 2024, with adjusted EBITDA of $24.3 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.76.
  • The company provided Q4 2026 guidance, expecting sales to be down 5%-7% and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $3 million-$5 million, reflecting significant gross margin pressure from an elevated promotional environment and $5 million in net tariffs.
  • Strategic initiatives include evolving product assortments, enhancing the customer journey through digital channels and new store openings, and improving operational efficiencies with decisive cost actions and the creation of a new Chief Growth Officer role to lead e-commerce and AI initiatives.
  • J.Jill continued its shareholder return program, repurchasing 115,612 shares for $2 million in Q3 and approving a Q4 dividend of $0.08 per share.
Dec 10, 2025, 1:00 PM