J.Jill rises as retailer raises annual comparable sales outlook
09/09/2026 13:00
BUZZ-J.Jill rises as retailer raises annual comparable sales outlook ** Shares of women's apparel retailer J.Jill JILL.N rise 13.4% to $22.5 premarket
** Co sees FY26 comparable sales forecast between down 1% to up 1% YoY, compared with prior forecast of 1% to 3% decline
** Posts Q2 adj. EPS and revenue of $1.24 and $154.83 mln, both beating analysts' estimates of 57 cents and $151.3 mln, respectively - data compiled by LSEG
** "Our second-quarter results reflect progress across each of our three strategic priorities – evolving the product assortment, enhancing the customer journey and advancing the way we work," CEO Mary Ellen Coyne says
** Tariff related refunds of $13.3 mln boosted gross margin and profits for JILL
** As of last close, stock up 44.6% YTD
(Reporting by Anand Gopal in Bengaluru)