Tilly’s (NYSE:TLYS) Stock Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

Shares of Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE:TLYS) crossed above its 50-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 50-day moving average of $2.11 and traded as high as $4.33. Tilly’s shares last traded at $4.1550, with a volume of 539,657 shares traded.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Tilly’s in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Tilly’s presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $2.00.

Tilly’s Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $126.60 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.04 and a beta of 0.11. The business has a 50-day moving average of $2.11 and a 200-day moving average of $1.85.

Tilly’s (NYSE:TLYS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The specialty retailer reported $0.10 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.25. Tilly’s had a negative net margin of 3.15% and a negative return on equity of 21.52%. The company had revenue of $155.13 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $148.70 million. Tilly’s has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.340–0.270 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Tilly’s, Inc. will post -1.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tilly’s

In related news, major shareholder Shay Capital Llc sold 1,025,000 shares of Tilly’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2.55, for a total value of $2,613,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 2,335,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,954,250. This trade represents a 30.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 2.83% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tilly’s

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of TLYS. Aristides Capital LLC lifted its stake in Tilly’s by 166.4% during the 4th quarter. Aristides Capital LLC now owns 160,373 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $319,000 after acquiring an additional 100,170 shares in the last quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Tilly’s by 27.9% during the fourth quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 65,931 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $131,000 after purchasing an additional 14,400 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in shares of Tilly’s by 10.5% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 107,108 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $213,000 after purchasing an additional 10,200 shares in the last quarter. Cibc World Markets Corp purchased a new position in shares of Tilly’s in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $189,000. Finally, Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tilly’s by 42.1% in the fourth quarter. Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC now owns 692,623 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,378,000 after purchasing an additional 205,163 shares during the period. 76.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.