J.Jill Soars 0.71% on Earnings Beat Despite Sales Decline

On September 3, 2025, J.Jill's stock rose by 0.71% in pre-market trading, indicating a positive start to the day's trading session.

J.Jill reported its second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2025, revealing a 0.8% decline in net sales to $154 million. Despite this decrease, the company managed to surpass analysts' estimates, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reaching $0.81. However, the gross margin experienced a slight dip, falling to 68.4% from 70.5% in the previous year.

The company's net income for the quarter was reported at $10.52 million, reflecting a 23% drop in profits compared to the same period last year. This decline in profitability was attributed to persistent year-over-year sales pressures, despite some monthly improvements.

J.Jill's revenue for the quarter was $153.62 million, slightly below analysts' expectations of $156.90 million. The company's net margin stood at 5.72%, indicating a modest profitability level.