J.Jill reports Q2 EPS 81c, consensus 75c

Reports Q2 revenue $154.0M, consensus $148.23M. Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO and President of J.Jill (JILL), commented, “During the second quarter we saw sequential improvement in sales trends each month as traffic improved and customers responded positively to the summer sale period. In line with our operating model disciplines, we took actions in season to enter the second half of the year with inventories more aligned with current trends, and we are pleased with how our teams are continuing to navigate a very dynamic environment.”