J.Jill rises as retailer raises annual comparable sales outlook

"Our second-quarter results reflect progress across each of our three strategic priorities – evolving the product assortment, enhancing the customer journey and advancing the way we work," CEO Mary Ellen Coyne said.

Tariff-related refunds of $13.3 million boosted gross margin and profits for J.Jill.

As of the previous close, the stock was up 44.6% year to date.

Shares of women's apparel retailer J.Jill JILL.N rose 13.4% to $22.5 premarket.

The company sees FY26 comparable sales forecast between down 1% and up 1% year over year, compared with its prior forecast of a 1% to 3% decline.

It posted second-quarter adjusted EPS and revenue of $1.24 and $154.83 million, both beating analysts' estimates of 57 cents and $151.3 million, respectively, according to data compiled by LSEG.