Apparel Firm J. Jill Styles A Win: Sales Rise And Margins Expand In Q4
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
J. Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) reported a 1.2% year-on-year increase in Q4 FY23 sales to $149.45 million, surpassing analyst estimates. Despite a 3.6% decrease in total company comparable sales, direct to consumer net sales rose by 4%. Gross profit and margin saw significant increases, with operating income up 34.6% to $10.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA and EPS also beat previous figures and expectations. The company holds $62.2 million in cash and anticipates low to mid-single-digit sales growth in Q1 and flat to low-single-digit growth for FY24.
March 20, 2024 | 2:36 pm
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J. Jill reported strong Q4 FY23 results with sales and profits exceeding expectations, and shares rose 5.3% to $26.04. The company anticipates continued growth in Q1 and FY24.
J. Jill's Q4 FY23 performance, with higher-than-expected sales and profits, directly impacts its stock value positively. The optimistic outlook for Q1 and FY24 further supports potential stock price growth, as reflected in the immediate 5.3% increase in share price.
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