J.Jill Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.5% to $0.09 per Share
J.Jill, Inc., a women's apparel retailer, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, representing a 12.5% increase over its previous dividend. The annualized dividend rate now stands at $0.36 per share.
J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE: JILL), a women's apparel retailer, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, the company announced March 31, 2026. The dividend represents a 12.5% increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share and equates to an annualized rate of $0.36 per common share. Read more dividend announcements.
The dividend will be paid on April 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 14, 2026. The declaration came alongside the company's fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 financial results.
| Dividend Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.09 per share |
| Previous Amount | $0.08 per share |
| Increase | 12.5% |
| Record Date | April 14, 2026 |
| Payment Date | April 28, 2026 |
| Annualized Rate | $0.36 per share |
Share Repurchase Program
During the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, J.Jill repurchased 266,891 and 637,743 shares of its common stock for approximately $3.8 million and $10.4 million, respectively. As of January 31, 2026, the company had about $14.1 million remaining under its current $25.0 million share repurchase authorization, which expires December 6, 2026.
The share repurchase program is expected to be funded through existing cash and future free cash flow. The company may amend, suspend, or discontinue the program at any time.
Fourth Quarter Performance
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased 3.1% to $138.4 million compared to $142.8 million in the prior year period. Total company comparable sales, which includes comparable store and direct to consumer sales, declined 4.8% for the quarter.
Direct to consumer net sales represented 53.5% of total net sales during the quarter.
Fiscal 2026 Outlook
For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, J.Jill expects net sales to decline 5% to 7% compared to fiscal 2025, with comparable sales declining 7% to 9%. The company anticipates gross margin to decline approximately 400 basis points, incorporating approximately $5 million of incremental cost impact from tariffs. Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $15 million to $17 million.
For the full fiscal year 2026, the company expects net sales to be flat to down 2% compared to fiscal 2025, with comparable sales declining 1% to 3%.