J.Jill (JILL) Tops Q4 EPS by 3c, Offers Q1 and FY Guidance

J.Jill (NYSE: JILL) reported Q4 EPS of $0.05, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $0.02. Revenue for the quarter came in at $170.9 million versus the consensus estimate of $170.92 million.

Total company comparable sales, which includes comparable store and direct to consumer sales, decreased by 1.7%.

GUIDANCE:

J.Jill sees Q1 2019 EPS of $0.15-$0.17, may not compare to the consensus of $0.28.

• For the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we expect total comparable sales to decrease 1.0% to 3.0% with total net sales expected to be flat to down 2.0%. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $0.15 to $0.17, including an approximate $0.06 impact related to the technology investments, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.26 and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.29 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

J.Jill sees FY2019 EPS of $0.66-$0.70, may not compare to the consensus of $0.74.

• For the full 2019 fiscal year, we expect total comparable sales to be approximately flat with total net sales expected to be slightly positive. Diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $0.66 to $0.70, including a $0.09 to $0.10 impact related to technology investments being made in the business, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.69 and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.72 in fiscal 2018.

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