The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”). The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and assumptions. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences are discussed in the sections of this Quarterly Report titled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the Saturday that is closest to January 31. Each fiscal year generally is comprised of four 13-week fiscal quarters, although in the years with 53 weeks, the fourth quarter represents a 14-week period. The fiscal year ending January 30, 2027 (“Fiscal Year 2026”) and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 (“Fiscal Year 2025”) are both comprised of 52 weeks. All references in this Quarterly Report to “J.Jill,” “we,” “our,” “us,” “the Company” or similar terms are to J.Jill, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Overview J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J.Jill offers a high touch customer experience through 255 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston, Massachusetts. Factors Affecting Our Operating Results Various factors are expected to continue to affect our results of operations going forward, including the following: Overall Economic Trends. Consumer purchases of clothing and other merchandise generally decline during recessionary periods and other periods when disposable income is adversely affected, and consequently our results of operations may be affected by general economic conditions. For example, reduced consumer confidence, lower availability, inflationary pressures and higher cost of consumer credit may reduce demand for our merchandise and may limit our ability to increase or sustain prices. The growth rate of the market could be affected by macroeconomic conditions in the United States and abroad. Additionally, the occurrence or reoccurrence of any significant pandemic, regional conflicts, or other geopolitical disruptions, or a prolonged shutdown of the United States government, could impact our sales and business operations. Consumer Preferences and Fashion Trends. Our ability to maintain our appeal to existing customers and attract new customers depends on our ability to anticipate fashion trends. During periods in which we have successfully anticipated fashion trends, we have generally had more favorable results. Competition. The retail industry is highly competitive and retailers compete based on a variety of factors, including design, quality, price and customer service. Levels of competition and the ability of our competitors to more accurately predict fashion trends and otherwise attract customers through competitive pricing or other factors may impact our results of operations. Our Strategic Initiatives. The ongoing implementation of strategic initiatives will continue to have an impact on our results of operations. These initiatives include our ecommerce platform and inventory enhancement. Although initiatives of this nature are designed to create growth in our business and continue improvement in our operating results, the timing of expenditures related to these initiatives, as well as the achievement of returns on our investments, may affect our results of operations in future periods. Pricing and Changes in Our Merchandise Mix or Supply Chain Issues. Our product offering changes from period to period, as do the prices at which goods are sold and the margins we are able to earn from the sales of those goods. The levels at which we are able to price our merchandise are influenced by a variety of factors, including the quality of our products, cost of production, prices at which our competitors are selling similar products, sourcing and/or distributing product, and the willingness of our customers to pay for products. Potential Changes in Tax Laws and/or Regulations. Changes in tax laws in any of the multiple jurisdictions in which we operate, or adverse outcomes from tax audits that we may be subject to in any of the jurisdictions in which we operate, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. Additionally, any potential changes with respect to tax and trade policies, tariffs and government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries could adversely affect our business, as we source the majority of our merchandise from manufacturers located outside of the U.S. 18 Table of Contents Tariffs. The imposition of tariffs (including U.S. tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed on a number of countries and any tariffs imposed by such countries) have impacted and could continue to impact our supply chain resulting in increased input costs, including the cost of certain raw materials and packaging. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that many of the tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were invalid. The ultimate availability, timing, and amount of any potential refunds of such tariffs remain highly uncertain and are subject to further legal, regulatory, and administrative developments. In addition, the U.S. Administration initiated new tariffs and may impose additional tariffs. As a result, there remains significant uncertainty regarding the duration and scope of existing and future tariffs and the impact of such tariffs will continue to vary, including based on where inputs are sourced from and shipped to. In addition, any supply chain constraints, inflationary impacts or reduced consumer demand for our products as a result of such tariffs or ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty have impacted and could continue to impact our results. We will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of the impact of these tariffs on our business, to identify actions to potentially mitigate, where possible, any unfavorable impacts on our business and to monitor the regulatory and administrative developments around the potential refund of tariffs previously paid and assess their impact on our future results. Risks Associated with Ongoing Conflicts. Ongoing or escalating geopolitical tensions and military activity, including conflicts involving the Middle East, Iran, Ukraine, and Venezuela, may adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. Heightened geopolitical instability in the Middle East has contributed to uncertainty in global economic and financial conditions, including potential constraints affecting key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and increased volatility in energy, fuel, and transportation markets, as well as contributing to volatility in labor, financial, and commodity markets. These developments may disrupt global supply chains, including the availability and cost of fuel, energy, transportation, and other critical materials, which would have an adverse effect on our results of operations. Disruptions to fuel and energy supply, including as a result of government‑imposed restrictions, sanctions, export controls, or other regulatory actions, could materially increase the Company’s operating costs or require the temporary suspension or shutdown of certain mining operations where reliable access to fuel or power is essential to safe and continuous operations. Heightened geopolitical tensions may also increase cybersecurity risks, including threats to energy infrastructure, logistics providers, financial systems, and other third‑party service providers. How We Assess the Performance of Our Business In assessing the performance of our business, we consider a variety of financial and operating metrics, including financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and non-GAAP measures, such as: Net sales consist primarily of revenues, net of merchandise returns and discounts, generated from the sale of apparel and accessory merchandise through our retail stores (“Retail”) and through our website and catalog orders (“Direct”). Net sales also include shipping and handling fees collected from customers, royalty revenues and marketing reimbursements related to our private label credit card agreement. Retail revenue is recognized at the time of sale or upon shipment if the sale is not immediately fulfilled, and Direct revenue is recognized upon shipment of merchandise to the customer. Net sales are impacted by the size of our active customer base, product assortment and availability, marketing and promotional activities and the spending habits of our customers. Net sales are also impacted by the migration of single-channel customers to omnichannel customers who, on average, spend three times more than single-channel customers. Total company comparable sales include sales net of returns from our retail stores that have been open for more than 52 weeks and from our Direct channel. This measure highlights the performance of existing stores open during the period, while excluding the impact of new store openings and closures. When a store in the total company comparable store base is temporarily closed for four or more days within a fiscal week, the store is excluded from the comparable store base; if it is temporarily closed for three or fewer days within a fiscal week, the store is included within the comparable store base. Certain of our competitors and other retailers may calculate total company comparable sales differently than we do. Our comparable sales are based on a 52-week period. The total company comparable sales calculation shifts the weeks in the fiscal year containing the fifty-third week to align like-for-like. As a result, the reporting of our total company comparable sales may not be comparable to sales data made available by other companies. Number of stores reflects all stores open at the end of a reporting period. In connection with opening new stores, we incur pre-opening costs. Pre-opening costs include expenses incurred prior to opening a new store and primarily consist of payroll, travel, training, marketing, initial opening supplies and costs of transporting initial inventory and fixtures to retail stores, as well as occupancy costs incurred from the time of possession of a store site to the opening of that store. In connection with closing stores, we incur store-closing costs. Store-closing costs primarily consist of lease termination penalties and costs of transporting inventory and fixtures to other store locations. These pre-opening and store-closing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and are generally incurred and expensed within 30 days of opening a new store or closing a store. 19 Table of Contents Gross profit is equal to our net sales less costs of goods sold. Gross profit as a percentage of our net sales is referred to as gross margin. Costs of goods sold (“COGS”) consists of the direct costs of sold merchandise, which include customs, taxes, tariffs, duties, commissions and inbound shipping costs, inventory shrinkage, and adjustments and reserves for excess, aged and obsolete inventory. COGS does not include distribution center costs and allocations of indirect costs, such as occupancy, depreciation, amortization, or labor and benefits. We review our inventory levels on an ongoing basis to identify slow-moving merchandise and use markdowns to liquidate these products. Changes in the assortment of our products may also impact our gross profit. The timing and level of markdowns are driven by customer acceptance of our merchandise. The Company’s COGS, and consequently gross profit, may not be comparable to those of other retailers, as inclusion of certain costs vary across the industry. The variability in COGS is due to raw materials, transportation and freight costs. These costs fluctuate based on certain factors beyond our control, including labor conditions, inbound transportation or freight costs, energy prices, currency fluctuations and commodity prices. We place orders with merchandise suppliers in U.S. dollars and, as a result, are not exposed to significant foreign currency exchange risk. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include all operating costs not included in COGS. These expenses consist primarily of all payroll and related expenses, occupancy costs, information systems costs and other operating expenses related to our stores and operations at our headquarters, including utilities, depreciation and amortization. These expenses also consist of marketing expense, including catalog production and mailing costs, warehousing, distribution and outbound shipping costs, customer service operations, consulting and software services, natural disasters, professional services and other administrative costs. Additionally, our outbound shipping costs may fluctuate due to surcharges from shipping vendors based on demand for shipping services. With the exception of store selling expenses, certain marketing expenses and incentive compensation, SG&A expenses generally do not vary proportionately with net sales. As a result, SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales are usually higher in lower-volume periods and lower in higher-volume periods. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) and Adjusted EBITDA Margin. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income plus (less) depreciation and amortization, income tax provision, interest expense, interest income, equity-based compensation expense, write-off of property and equipment, amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs, adjustment for exited retail stores, impairment of long-lived assets, and other non-recurring items, primarily consisting of non-ordinary course professional fees, non-employee share-based payments, CEO transition costs, severance expense and legal settlements and fees associated with certain non-recurring transactions and events. We present Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis because management uses it as a supplemental measure in assessing our operating performance, and we believe that it is helpful to investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as a measure of our comparative operating performance from period to period. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as one of the primary methods for planning and forecasting overall expected performance of our business and for evaluating on a quarterly and annual basis actual results against such expectations. Further, we recognize Adjusted EBITDA as a commonly used measure in determining business value and as such, use it internally to report results. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents, for any period, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. While we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating our business, Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that has limitations as an analytical tool. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to, or substitute for, net income, which is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently or not at all, which reduces the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a tool for comparison. We recommend that you review the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and the calculation of the resultant Adjusted EBITDA margin below and not rely solely on Adjusted EBITDA or any single financial measure to evaluate our business. Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA and the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods presented. 20 Table of Contents For the Thirteen Weeks Ended (in thousands) May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Statements of Operations Data: Net income $ 4,688 $ 11,692 Add (Less): Depreciation and amortization 5,252 5,349 Income tax provision 2,549 4,969 Interest expense 1,871 2,789 Interest income (347 ) (388 ) Adjustments: Equity-based compensation expense (a) 1,252 966 Write-off of property and equipment (b) 36 151 Amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs (c) 554 457 Adjustment for exited retail stores (d) (296 ) (232 ) Impairment of long-lived assets (e) 214 207 Other non-recurring items (f) 948 1,375 Adjusted EBITDA $ 16,721 $ 27,335 Net sales $ 144,427 $ 153,624 Adjusted EBITDA margin 11.6 % 17.8 % (a)Represents expenses associated with equity incentive instruments granted to our management and Board of Directors (the “Board”). Incentive instruments are accounted for as equity-classified awards with the related compensation expense recognized based on fair value at the date of the grant. (b)Represents net gain or loss on the disposal of fixed assets. (c)Represents amortization of capitalized implementation costs related to cloud-based software arrangements that are included within Selling, general and administrative expenses. (d)Represents non-cash gains associated with exiting store leases earlier than anticipated. (e)Represents impairment of long-lived assets related to right of use assets and leasehold improvements. (f)Represents items management believes are not indicative of ongoing operating performance, including CEO transition costs, severance expense, non-ordinary course legal and professional fees, non-employee share-based payments, and legal settlements and fees. Results of Operations Thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 Compared to Thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 The following table summarizes our condensed consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated: For the Thirteen Weeks Ended Change from the Thirteen Weeks Ended May 3, 2025 to the Thirteen Weeks May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Ended May 2, 2026 (in thousands) Dollars % of Net Sales Dollars % of Net Sales $ Change % Change Net sales $ 144,427 100.0 % $ 153,624 100.0 % $ (9,197 ) (6.0 )% Costs of goods sold 45,734 31.7 % 43,267 28.2 % 2,467 5.7 % Gross profit 98,693 68.3 % 110,357 71.8 % (11,664 ) (10.6 )% Selling, general and administrative expenses 89,718 62.1 % 91,088 59.3 % (1,370 ) (1.5 )% Impairment of long-lived assets 214 0.1 % 207 0.1 % 7 3.4 % Operating income 8,761 6.1 % 19,062 12.4 % (10,301 ) (54.0 )% Interest expense 1,871 1.3 % 2,789 1.8 % (918 ) (32.9 )% Interest income (347 ) (0.2 )% (388 ) (0.3 )% 41 10.6 % Income before provision for income taxes 7,237 5.0 % 16,661 10.8 % (9,424 ) (56.6 )% Income tax provision 2,549 1.8 % 4,969 3.2 % (2,420 ) (48.7 )% Net income $ 4,688 3.2 % $ 11,692 7.6 % $ (7,004 ) (59.9 )% Net Sales Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 decreased $9.2 million, or 6.0%, to $144.4 million from $153.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. At the end of those same periods, we operated 255 and 249 retail stores, respectively. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to a decrease in total company comparable sales of 8.7%, the decrease was primarily driven by a decline in unit sales partially offset by an increase in the average unit retail price compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. 21 Table of Contents Retail contributed 54.4% of our net sales in the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 and 53.3% in the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. Our Direct channel contributed 45.6% of our net sales in the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 and 46.7% in the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. Gross Profit and Costs of Goods Sold Gross profit for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 decreased $11.7 million, or 10.6%, to $98.7 million from $110.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. The gross margin for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 was 68.3% compared to 71.8% for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. The decrease in gross profit and gross margin for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 was driven by higher full-price promotional rates, higher mix of markdown sales, and increased tariffs compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses SG&A expenses for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 decreased $1.4 million, or 1.5%, to $89.7 million from $91.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by $2.0 million decrease in consulting and professional fees, that is primarily due to the cancelation of the Elm Street Consulting Agreement during the second quarter of 2025, and $1.5 million in marketing expenses. These decreases were partially offset by $1.2 million increase in selling expenses and an aggregated $0.9 million increase across hosting, recruiting, supplies, and compensation and benefits expenses. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 62.1% for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 and 59.3% for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. Impairment of long-lived assets The Company recorded $0.2 million of impairment charges for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025. Interest Expense Interest expense was $1.9 million and $2.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025, respectively. The decrease was due to a lower interest rate for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 as a result of the debt refinancing that took place in December 2025. Interest Income For the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026, the Company earned interest on cash of $0.3 million, compared to $0.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest rate for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026. Income Tax Provision The income tax provision was $2.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 compared to $5.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025, while our effective tax rates for the same periods were 35.2% and 29.8%, respectively. The effective tax rate during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 is higher primarily due to the impact of state and local income taxes, stock compensation shortfalls and executive compensation limitations. Liquidity and Capital Resources General Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash and cash equivalents generated from operating activities and availability under our ABL Facility, so long as certain conditions related to the maturity of the 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement are met. As of May 2, 2026, we had $36.3 million in cash and $35.7 million of total availability under our ABL Facility. In addition, through our shelf registration statement on file with the SEC or through private transactions, and depending on conditions prevailing in the public and private capital markets, we may from time to time issue equity securities in one or more series in one or more offerings. On December 6, 2024, the Board approved a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $25.0 million of the Company’s common stock for two years following the authorization date. Under the Share Repurchase Program, shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased from time to time through open market or private transactions, block trades, or such other manner as the Company may determine, in accordance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations under the Exchange Act. The timing and the number of shares repurchased are subject to the discretion of the Company and may be affected by market conditions and other factors. The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time. 22 Table of Contents We believe our cash and cash equivalents balance, along with our future cash flows from operations, capacity for borrowings under the ABL Facility and access to credit and capital markets, provide sufficient liquidity to meet the needs of our business operations, make voluntary prepayments, pay dividends, repurchase shares, and to satisfy our projected cash requirements for the next 12 months and the foreseeable future. Credit Facilities On December 12, 2025, the Company and Jill Acquisition LLC (the “Borrower”) entered into a new Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement”), with the lenders party thereto from time to time and CCP Agency, LLC, as administrative agent and as collateral agent. The 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million with a maturity date of December 12, 2030 (the “2025 Term Loan Facility”). As of May 2, 2026, the outstanding principal balance under the 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement was $74.5 million. The proceeds from the 2025 Term Loan Facility were used to pay off in full all outstanding principal balance under the Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 5, 2023 (the “2023 Term Loan Credit Agreement”). All security interests and liens granted in connection with the 2023 Term Loan Credit Agreement were released. The 2025 Term Loan Facility is to be repaid in quarterly payments of approximately $0.5 million on the last business day of each fiscal quarter of the borrower, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended May 2, 2026, until January 30, 2027 and of approximately $0.2 million commencing on the fiscal quarter ending May 1, 2027 and each fiscal quarter thereafter, with the remaining aggregate principal amount of Initial Term Loans then outstanding to be paid on maturity on December 12, 2030. Additionally, the 2025 Term Loan Facility is subject to mandatory repayment, subject to certain exceptions, including (i) 100% of the net proceeds of any issuance or incurrence of indebtedness other than debt permitted in the 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement, (ii) 100% of the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales/insurance proceeds, subject to reinvestment rights and certain other exceptions, and (iii) an annual payment ranging from 25%-75%, based on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio, of the annual Excess Cash Flow, less certain voluntary prepayments made during the year, as defined in the 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement. The 2025 Term Loan Facility may be voluntarily prepaid after the one-year anniversary without premium or penalty but on or prior to the one-year anniversary, subject to a premium of 1.0% of the aggregate principal amount being prepaid. The obligations under the 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement were guaranteed by the Company and J.Jill Gift Card Solutions, Inc., and were secured by substantially all of the real and personal property of the Borrower and the guarantors, subject to customary exceptions. The agreement included customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, financial covenants, and events of default. During Fiscal Year 2025, in conjunction with entering into the 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement, the Company incurred $0.3 million of third-party fees which were expensed as incurred. The Company is party to a secured $40.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility agreement (the “ABL Credit Agreement” and, such facility, the “ABL Facility”), as amended, with a maturity date of May 10, 2028 (or 180 days prior to the maturity date of the Company’s 2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement if the maturity date of such 2025 Term Loan Facility has not been extended to a date that is at least 180 days after the maturity date of the ABL Credit Agreement). There were no short-term borrowings outstanding under the Company’s ABL Facility as of May 2, 2026 and January 31, 2026. At May 2, 2026 and January 31, 2026, the Company had outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $4.3 million and had a maximum additional borrowing capacity of $35.7 million. As of May 2, 2026, the Company is in compliance with all covenants contained in its outstanding debt arrangements. Cash Flow Analysis The following table shows our cash flows information for the periods presented: For the Thirteen Weeks Ended (in thousands) May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,687 $ 5,336 Net cash used in investing activities (2,793 ) (2,724 ) Net cash used in financing activities (3,612 ) (6,794 ) Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $3.6 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 compared to the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. The decrease during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 was driven by a decrease in net income of $7.0 million, offset by adjustments to reconcile net income of $1.7 million and changes in operating assets and liabilities of 23 Table of Contents $1.7 million. The change in operating assets and liabilities was driven primarily by decreased payments for inventory of $5.4 million, due to the timing of receipt of goods and tariffs, accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $0.9 million, operating lease assets and liabilities of $0.8 million due primarily to lease amortization, and accounts receivable of $0.2 million. The change in operating assets and liabilities was offset by lower cash inflows relating to timing of payments for accounts payable of $6.2 million, largely reflecting higher merchandising payables, prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.9 million, and timing of payments relating to other noncurrent assets of $0.4 million. Net cash provided by operating activities during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 was $1.7 million. Key elements of cash provided by operating activities were (i) net income of $4.7 million, (ii) adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of $7.6 million, primarily driven by depreciation and amortization, and equity-based compensation, and (iii) uses of cash totaling $10.6 million for net operating assets and liabilities. Net cash provided by operating activities during the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 was $5.3 million. Key elements of cash provided by operating activities were (i) net income of $11.7 million, (ii) adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of $5.9 million, primarily driven by depreciation and amortization, and equity-based compensation, and (iii) uses of cash totaling $12.3 million for net operating assets and liabilities. Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in investing activities during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 and the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 was $2.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, representing purchases of property and equipment related investments in stores and software and technology related investments. Net cash used in financing activities Net cash used in financing activities was $3.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 compared to $6.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025. Net cash used in financing activities for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026 consisted primarily of the quarterly cash dividend paid to shareholders, share repurchase costs, net of commission and fees, surrender of shares to pay withholding taxes, and principal repayments on the 2025 Term Loan. Net cash used in financing activities for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2025 consisted primarily of share repurchase costs, net of commission and fees, surrender of shares to pay withholding taxes, and quarterly cash dividend paid to shareholders. Dividends During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.09 per share of common stock (the “Dividend”). The Dividend was payable on April 28, 2026 to stockholders of record of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of April 14, 2026. During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026, the Company paid $1.3 million in dividends. While dividends are generally recorded as a reduction to Retained earnings, since the Company has an accumulated deficit, dividends are recorded as a reduction to Additional paid-in capital. The Company intends to pay cash dividends quarterly in the future, subject to market conditions and at the discretion of the Board. Our ability to pay dividends in the future is based on a number of factors such as earnings levels, capital requirements, restrictions imposed by applicable law, our overall financial condition, restrictions in our debt agreements and the ability of our operating subsidiaries to pay dividends to us as a holding company. Subsequent to May 2, 2026, on June 3, 2026, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on July 8, 2026 to stockholders of record of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of June 24, 2026. Self-Insured Group Health Insurance Reserves In January 2025, the Company transitioned to a self-insured group health insurance program up to certain stop-loss limits. Such costs are accrued based on known claims and an estimation of incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) claims. IBNR claims are estimated using historical claim information and actuarial estimates. Contractual Obligations The Company’s contractual obligations consist primarily of debt obligations, interest payments, operating leases, purchase orders for merchandise inventory, and cloud computing related agreements. These contractual obligations impact the Company’s short-term and long-term liquidity and capital resource needs. Contingencies 24 Table of Contents We are subject to various legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of such proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that we are presently party to any legal proceedings the resolution of which management believes would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results or cash flows. We establish reserves for specific legal matters, including legal costs, when we determine that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We are not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements. Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates The most significant accounting estimates involve a high degree of judgment or complexity. Management believes the estimates and judgments most critical to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and to the understanding of our reported financial results include those made in connection with revenue recognition, including accounting for outstanding gift cards that will ultimately not be redeemed (“gift card breakage”) and estimated merchandise returns; estimating the value of inventory; impairment assessments for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, and long-lived assets; estimating of IBNR claims. Management evaluates its policies and assumptions on an ongoing basis. During Fiscal Year 2025, the Company revised its methodology for estimating the sales returns reserve. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information. Our significant accounting policies related to these accounts in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements are described under the heading “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 (the “2025 Annual Report”). As of the date of this filing, there were no significant changes to any of the critical accounting policies and estimates previously described in our 2025 Annual Report. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for additional information regarding changes in our estimates. Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Quarterly Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives of management and expected market growth are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All written and oral forward-looking statements made in connection with this Quarterly Report that are attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Risk Factors set forth in our 2025 Annual Report and other cautionary statements included therein and herein. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this Quarterly Report and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this Quarterly Report and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or review publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this Quarterly Report. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.