J.Jill Stock Discounts Some Operational Deleverage, May Become An Opportunity

  • J.Jill's Q1 comps declined sharply, with management guiding for continued weakness and lack of assortment newness until FY26. Gross margin pressure was moderate, but sales declines led to significant SG&A deleverage and falling operating income. A new CEO brings potential for strategic change, but it's too early to judge the impact. The recent management changes at peers have been positive.