J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) to Issue $0.09 Quarterly Dividend

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be given a dividend of 0.09 per share by the specialty retailer on Wednesday, October 7th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 23rd.

J.Jill has a dividend payout ratio of 9.7% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect J.Jill to earn $2.44 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.36 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 14.8%.

J.Jill Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:JILL opened at $18.66 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $279.00 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.62 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.60. J.Jill has a 12 month low of $10.40 and a 12 month high of $20.89. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $17.81 and its 200 day moving average price is $15.35.

J.Jill (NYSE:JILL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 10th. The specialty retailer reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.01. J.Jill had a return on equity of 24.44% and a net margin of 3.56%.The company had revenue of $144.43 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $144.30 million. Equities research analysts anticipate that J.Jill will post 2.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

J.Jill Company Profile

J.Jill is a women’s apparel retailer specializing in modern, versatile clothing and accessories. The company designs and markets a range of products that emphasize comfort and style, including knitwear, woven tops, pants, dresses, outerwear, jewelry, and footwear. Through its in-house design team, J.Jill focuses on creating seasonal collections that appeal to women seeking effortless, mix-and-match wardrobes.

Products are sold through a multi-channel distribution network comprising company-operated boutiques, e-commerce platforms, and catalog sales.