** Women's apparel retailer J.Jill's JILL.N shares up as much as 9.9% to more than three-month high of $30.40
** Company on Wednesday reported Q3 adj EPS of 89 cents vs est 80 cents, revenue of $151.3 mln vs est $151.2 mln - LSEG
** Reaffirmed FY24 revenue forecast and narrowed adj EBITDA outlook
** Telsey Advisory Group says forecasts reflect uncertain macro-operating environment, despite momentum in the business
** Brokerage BTIG says while company showed intra-quarter choppiness, it has overall held relatively steady, with margins remaining strong; cuts PT by $4 to $40
** Separately on Wednesday, J.Jill said CEO Claire Spofford is retiring, and will remain in her role till April
** 4 of 6 brokerages rate stock "buy" or higher, and 2 "hold"; median PT $39
** As of Wednesday's close, stock up ~7% YTD
(Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru)
((Neil.JKanatt@thomsonreuters.com))
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