BTIG Research Lowers J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) Price Target to $18.00

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) had its target price lowered by BTIG Research from $21.00 to $18.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 60.38% from the company’s previous close.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of J.Jill from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $18.00 target price on shares of J.Jill in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of J.Jill in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of J.Jill from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $16.00 price objective on shares of J.Jill in a report on Tuesday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $17.25.

J.Jill Trading Down 2.1%

Shares of JILL opened at $11.22 on Tuesday. J.Jill has a 12 month low of $10.40 and a 12 month high of $19.19. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $16.03 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.64. The stock has a market cap of $169.64 million, a PE ratio of 6.17 and a beta of 0.92.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The specialty retailer reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.12) by $0.10. The business had revenue of $138.41 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $135.55 million. J.Jill had a return on equity of 30.81% and a net margin of 4.68%. Equities analysts forecast that J.Jill will post 3.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of J.Jill

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JILL. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its holdings in J.Jill by 83.1% during the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,483 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 673 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in shares of J.Jill in the 4th quarter valued at about $56,000. Wells Fargo & Company MN raised its stake in shares of J.Jill by 46.2% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 8,211 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $113,000 after purchasing an additional 2,595 shares in the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd bought a new position in shares of J.Jill during the fourth quarter worth about $150,000. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in shares of J.Jill by 11.7% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 7,908 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $154,000 after purchasing an additional 829 shares during the last quarter. 40.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

J.Jill News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting J.Jill this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on EPS and revenue, showing operating resilience despite margin pressure; investors may view the beat as evidence execution can offset some headwinds. J.Jill Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Management provided FY2026 targets: $70M–$75M adjusted EBITDA and roughly $20M in free cash flow, and raised the quarterly dividend to $0.09 — actions that can support investor confidence in cash generation and shareholder returns. J.Jill forecasts $70M-$75M FY2026 adjusted EBITDA…
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts still see upside: BTIG trimmed its price target but kept a buy rating, signaling continued analyst conviction on longer-term value after the sell-off. Benzinga analyst note
• Positive Sentiment: Post-sell-off commentary argues J.Jill may be undervalued now, which could attract value-oriented buyers if fundamentals hold. J.Jill Is Now Undervalued After The Recent Sell-Off
• Neutral Sentiment: Company press release and slide deck provide full Q4/fiscal 2025 results and the dividend declaration — useful for modeling cash flow and payout ratios but largely confirm previously reported figures. J.Jill, Inc. Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed but engaged (e.g., Telsey reaffirmed market-perform), meaning follow-on research and revisions could drive volatility rather than a clear directional catalyst. Benzinga analyst coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Management warned FY2026 comparable sales will decline and cited persistent tariff headwinds and margin compression — guidance that triggered the market’s negative reaction. J. Jill sets disappointing guidance as tariff headwinds persist
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue pressure and shrinking margins led to a quarterly loss on a GAAP basis, underscoring near-term profitability risk if cost headwinds continue. J.Jill posts quarterly loss as margins shrink
• Negative Sentiment: The stock experienced a steep intraday sell-off (widely reported as a large percentage drop), reflecting investor concern over guidance and margin outlook. J Jill stock slumps 26% today – why such a selloff?
• Negative Sentiment: A securities-law firm has launched an investor inquiry into J.Jill’s executives and disclosures, which could lead to litigation risk and added headline volatility. J.Jill, Inc. Shareholders Are Encouraged to Reach Out to Johnson Fistel…

J.Jill Company Profile

J.Jill is a women’s apparel retailer specializing in modern, versatile clothing and accessories. The company designs and markets a range of products that emphasize comfort and style, including knitwear, woven tops, pants, dresses, outerwear, jewelry, and footwear. Through its in-house design team, J.Jill focuses on creating seasonal collections that appeal to women seeking effortless, mix-and-match wardrobes.

Products are sold through a multi-channel distribution network comprising company-operated boutiques, e-commerce platforms, and catalog sales.