William Blair analyst Dylan Carden has maintained their bullish stance on JILL stock, giving a Buy rating today.
Dylan Carden has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including the company’s strategic positioning and financial outlook. Despite a challenging demand environment, J.Jill’s recent quarter was solid, and the guidance provided is seen as appropriately cautious. The company’s second-half guidance aligns with expectations of easier comparisons and potentially more favorable seasonal conditions, alongside the implementation of a new order management system that is expected to enhance efficiency.
Furthermore, the underlying business trends appear positive, with confidence in J.Jill’s ability to achieve low-single-digit comparable sales growth over time, while maintaining or improving its strong margins. The company’s decision to increase its quarterly dividend by 14.3% and initiate share buybacks demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders. At a valuation of 5.6 times the 2026 EPS estimate, the stock presents a compelling total return profile, with potential for further valuation adjustments as visibility improves and shareholder returns are better appreciated.
According to TipRanks, Carden is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 15.7% and a 50.00% success rate. Carden covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Abercrombie Fitch, JJill, and Revolve Group.
In another report released today, Lake Street also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $39.00 price target.