Free Research Report as J. Jill’s Reported Better Than Expected Revenue and Earnings Results

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For the three months ended October 28, 2017, J. Jill’s net revenue increased 1.6% to $161.98 million from $159.44 million in Q3 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company’s comparable sales growth was negative 0.6%. The Company’s net revenue surpassed analysts’ expectations of $156.9 million.

During Q3 FY17, J. Jill’s gross profit increased 0.4% to $108.50 million from $108.11 million in the same period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s gross margin decreased 80 basis points to 67% of revenue from 67.8% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, J. Jill’s adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) decreased 13.3% to $23.05 million from $26.59 million in the comparable period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 250 basis points to 14.2% of revenue from 16.7% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, J. Jill’s operating income decreased 14.3% to $13.26 million from $15.47 million in the corresponding period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s operating margin decreased 150 basis points to 8.2% of revenue from 9.7% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

During Q3 FY17, J. Jill’s earnings before tax (EBT) decreased 17.5% to $8.76 million from $10.62 million in the same period of last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s EBT margin decreased 130 basis points to 5.4% of revenue from 6.7% of revenue in Q3 FY16.

For the reported quarter, J. Jill’s net income decreased 23.2% to $6.00 million from $7.81 million in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company’s diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 22.2% to $0.14 from $0.18 in the comparable period of last year. For the reported quarter, J. Jill’s adjusted net income decreased 26.9% to $5.65 million from $7.73 million in Q3 FY16. During Q3 FY17, the Company’s adjusted diluted EPS decreased 27.8% to $0.13 from $0.18 in Q3 FY16, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.09.

Balance Sheet

As on October 28, 2017, J. Jill’s cash increased 91.6% to $25.81 million from $13.47 million as on January 28, 2017. For the reported quarter, the Company’s long-term debt, net of discount and current portion, decreased 7.7% to $244.08 million from $264.44 million in Q4 FY16.

For the reported quarter, the Company’s accounts receivable increased 135.3% to $9.06 million from $3.85 million in Q4 FY16. For the reported quarter, the Company’s accounts payable increased 47% to $56.52 million from $38.44 million in Q4 FY16.

For the reported quarter, the Company’s total assets increased 5.6% to $600.15 million from $568.31 million in Q4 FY16.

Outlook

For Q4 FY17, the Company expects comparable sales growth to be in the range of 2% – 4%, and diluted EPS to be in the band of $0.05 – $0.07.

For FY17, the Company expects comparable sales growth to be in the range of 4% – 5%, and diluted EPS to be in the band of $0.64 – $0.66.

Stock Performance Snapshot

January 03, 2018 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, J. Jill’s stock dropped 2.58%, ending the trading session at $7.93.

Volume traded for the day: 260.92 thousand shares.

Stock performance in the last month – up 30.00%; and year-to-date – up 1.67%

After yesterday’s close, J. Jill’s market cap was at $347.41 million.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 12.31.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Apparel Stores industry. This sector was up 0.5% at the end of the session.

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