J.Jill 2026 Q2 Earnings Earnings Growth Surpasses Revenue Weakness

J.Jill (JILL) reported its fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings on September 3, 2025. While revenue declined slightly, the company posted strong earnings growth, with EPS rising 25.5% and net income climbing 28.4%. The results reflect improved operational efficiency and strong brand discipline.

Despite a 0.8% year-over-year decline in revenue to $153.99 million, J.Jill beat expectations on the bottom line, driven by cost discipline and promotional effectiveness. The company also issued cautious third-quarter guidance due to ongoing macroeconomic pressures.

Revenue

J.Jill’s total revenue for Q2 2026 came in at $153.99 million, reflecting a 0.8% decrease compared to the prior year. The company's retail segment recorded $82.49 million in sales, while the direct segment contributed $71.50 million. Combined, these segments formed the company’s net sales of $153.99 million.

Earnings/Net Income

The company’s profitability showed significant improvement, with earnings per share (EPS) rising 25.5% to $0.69 in Q2 2026, compared to $0.55 in the same period last year. Net income also increased by 28.4%, reaching $10.52 million from $8.19 million in Q2 2025. This strong earnings performance highlights J.Jill’s ability to generate profit despite flat to slightly declining revenue.

Price Action

J.Jill’s stock price has shown mixed performance in the short term. The stock edged down 1.55% during the latest trading day and fell further by 0.54% over the most recent full trading week. However, it has rebounded with a 7.36% gain month-to-date, indicating some investor confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

Following the earnings report, J.Jill’s CEO, Mary Coyne, highlighted sequential sales improvement, noting that total sales were down less than 1% and adjusted EBITDA reached $25.6 million. She attributed this progress to increased traffic and promotional activity, and emphasized the company’s focus on leveraging its strengths in brand discipline, high margins, and free cash flow generation to drive long-term, profitable growth. Coyne outlined strategic priorities such as expanding the customer base through evolved product assortments, enhancing customer journeys, and improving operational efficiency via AI and technology. While expressing optimism about the business’s potential, she also acknowledged ongoing macroeconomic challenges like inflation and tariffs.

CEO Commentary

Mary Coyne emphasized J.Jill’s strategic direction, stating, “We are excited to write the next chapter, building a stronger, more agile business to deliver enhanced shareholder value.” She reiterated the company's commitment to leveraging its brand strengths and operational efficiencies to drive growth in a challenging economic environment.

Guidance

CFO Mark Webb outlined third-quarter 2025 guidance, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range between $18 million and $22 million. Sales are projected to remain flat to decline by low single digits, with comparable sales down in the low to mid-single-digit range. Gross margins are anticipated to decline more significantly than in Q2 due to tariff pressures, with an estimated $5 million impact net of vendor offsets. Capital expenditures for the year remain within the $20 million to $25 million range, and the company plans to open 1–5 net new stores, with two scheduled for late Q3.

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