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Feb 01

JJill Q4 2024 Earnings Report

JJill reported a decline in Q4 2024 sales and profitability compared to the prior year, with a focus on operational discipline and new growth initiatives.

Key Takeaways

JJill, Inc. announced Q4 2024 results with net sales of $142.8 million, a decline of 4.9% year-over-year due to calendar shifts and loss from the 53rd week in the previous year. The company achieved a gross profit of $94.8 million and operating income of $5.1 million. Net income was $2.2 million, with diluted EPS of $0.14 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.32. JJill continues to invest in store growth and system improvements while increasing its quarterly dividend by 14.3%.

Net sales decreased 4.9% YoY to $142.8 million.

Gross margin was 66.3%, down from 67.5% YoY.

Net income was $2.2 million with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.32.

The company opened five new stores in Q4 and increased the quarterly dividend by 14.3%.

Total Revenue
$143M
Previous year: $149M
-4.4%
EPS
$0.32
Previous year: $0.23
+39.1%
Gross Margin
66.3%
Previous year: 67.5%
-1.8%
Operating Income Margin
3.6%
Previous year: 7%
-48.6%
SG&A Expense
$89.3M
Previous year: $90.8M
-1.7%
Gross Profit
$94.8M
Previous year: $95.1M
-0.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$35.4M
Previous year: $87.1M
-59.3%
Free Cash Flow
$381K
Previous year: $3.69M
-89.7%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal 2025, JJill expects net sales growth of 1%-3%, comparable sales flat to up 2%, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $101 million to $106 million, and plans to open 5 to 10 new stores.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales expected to increase between 1% and 3% for fiscal 2025.
  • Comparable sales projected to be flat to up 2%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance in the range of $101 million to $106 million.
  • Continued store expansion with 5 to 10 new locations planned.
  • New omni-channel capabilities and system upgrades to drive growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Difficult Q1 comparison with adverse weather impacts.
  • Approximately $1.5 million revenue headwind expected from OMS implementation phase.
  • Ongoing price sensitivity among consumers.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty remains a factor.
  • Potential margin pressure from investments in growth initiatives.