Bath & Body Works Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:BBWI) $37.57 +0.56 (+1.51%) (As of 12/8/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.91▼$37.6850-Day Range$28.12▼$37.5752-Week Range$27.30▼$49.55Volume3.56 million shsAverage Volume4.11 million shsMarket Capitalization$8.49 billionP/E Ratio11.78Dividend Yield2.13%Price Target$41.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Bath & Body Works MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.5% Upside$41.14 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.94% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.97Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.52Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth12.79%From $3.05 to $3.44 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.37 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector60th out of 205 stocksWomens' Clothing Stores Industry1st out of 5 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBath & Body Works has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $41.14, Bath & Body Works has a forecasted upside of 9.5% from its current price of $37.57.Amount of Analyst CoverageBath & Body Works has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.94% of the float of Bath & Body Works has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBath & Body Works has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Bath & Body Works has recently decreased by 11.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBath & Body Works pays a meaningful dividend of 2.16%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBath & Body Works has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Bath & Body Works is 25.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Bath & Body Works will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.26% next year. This indicates that Bath & Body Works will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBath & Body Works has received a -41.06% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Bath and Body Works in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Physical retail of candles at a cosmetics store", "Physical retail of nailcare products at a cosmetics store", "Physical retail of haircare products at a cosmetics store", and "Physical retail of skincare products at a cosmetics store" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Bath & Body Works is -2.97. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBath & Body Works has a news sentiment score of 0.52. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Bath & Body Works this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest13 people have searched for BBWI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 333% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Bath & Body Works insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.19% of the stock of Bath & Body Works is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.31% of the stock of Bath & Body Works is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Bath & Body Works are expected to grow by 12.79% in the coming year, from $3.05 to $3.44 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Bath & Body Works is 11.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 109.66.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Bath & Body Works is 11.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 20.48.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBath & Body Works has a PEG Ratio of 2.26. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Bath & Body Works Stock (NYSE:BBWI)Bath & Body Works, Inc. operates a specialty retailer of home fragrance, body care, and soaps and sanitizer products. It sells its products under the Bath & Body Works, White Barn, and other brand names through retail stores and e-commerce sites located in the United States and Canada, as well as through international stores operated by partners under franchise, license, and wholesale arrangements. The company was formerly known as L Brands, Inc. and changed its name to Bath & Body Works, Inc. in August 2021. Bath & Body Works, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.Read More BBWI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BBWI Stock News HeadlinesNovember 27, 2023 | marketbeat.comInvestors could clean up with Bath & Body Works stock at $30A solid third quarter earnings report and ‘fresher’ outlook have Bath & Body Works, Inc. smelling like an intriguing bounce back candidate for 2024.December 8, 2023 | insidermonkey.comDan Loeb Stock Portfolio: 5 Top Stock PicksDecember 9, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.December 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBath & Body Works Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:BBWI)December 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInvestor Alert Bath Body Works Inc (BBWI) : Key Financial Takeaways From Their Latest SEC 10-Q FilingDecember 1, 2023 | yahoo.comPSA: Bath & Body Works’ Annual Candle Day Sale Is Here for a Very Limited Time — Shop These Picks Before They Sell OutDecember 1, 2023 | yahoo.comBath & Body Works' Annual Candle Day Sale Is Here & It Includes Brand New Scents for Under $10December 1, 2023 | yahoo.comBath & Body Works' Candle Day sale starts today! Where to get a $9.95 candle in CincinnatiDecember 9, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.December 1, 2023 | news.yahoo.comBath & Body Works Annual Candle Day event is here: Here’s what to knowNovember 21, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBath & Body Works: Short-Term Pain Provides An Attractive Entry PointNovember 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comHold Rating on Bath & Body Works Amid Revenue Decline and Post-Pandemic ChallengesNovember 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comHold Rating on Bath & Body Works Amid Declining Consumer Spending and Sales, Despite Margin Improvement and Cost Optimization EffortsNovember 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBath & Body Works, Inc. 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationNovember 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comEncouraging Growth Prospects and Strong Financial Health Justify Buy Rating for Bath & Body Works Inc.November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 17, 2023 | msn.comBath & Body Works Posts Strong Earnings. But the Holidays Don’t Look So Bright.November 17, 2023 | msn.comBath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) Delivers a Resilient Q3 performanceNovember 16, 2023 | msn.comBath & Body Works Lowers Full-Year Sales Expectations, Reports Third-Quarter Earnings BeatNovember 16, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.comBath & Body Works shares sink on lower sales guidanceNovember 16, 2023 | msn.comCompared to Estimates, Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsNovember 16, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deBath & Body Works, Inc.: Bath & Body Works Reports Third Quarter 2023 Earnings ResultsNovember 16, 2023 | msn.comBath & Body Works trims sales forecast as demand slows into holiday seasonNovember 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBath & Body Works Q3 Profit Rises; Updates FY ForecastNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBath and Body Works's (NYSE:BBWI) Posts Q3 Sales In Line With EstimatesNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBath & Body Works Inc (BBWI) Reports Earnings: Navigates Economic Headwinds with Improved ...November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBath & Body Works Reports Third Quarter 2023 Earnings ResultsSee More Headlines Receive BBWI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Bath & Body Works and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/16/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend11/16/2023Dividend Payable12/01/2023Today12/09/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)2/22/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Womens' clothing stores Sub-IndustryN/A SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNYSE:BBWI CUSIPN/A CIK701985 Webwww.lb.com Phone(614) 415-7000Fax614-415-7080Employees57,200Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$41.14 High Stock Price Target$61.00 Low Stock Price Target$27.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.19 Trailing P/E Ratio11.78 Forward P/E Ratio12.32 P/E Growth2.26Net Income$800 million Net Margins9.90% Pretax Margin13.15% Return on Equity-32.64% Return on Assets13.26% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.39 Quick Ratio0.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.56 billion Price / Sales1.12 Cash Flow$4.51 per share Price / Cash Flow8.33 Book Value($9.40) per share Price / Book-4.00Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares225,940,000Free Float225,512,000Market Cap$8.49 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.81 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Gina R. Boswell (Age 60)CEO & Director Comp: $3.06MMr. Michael C. Wu (Age 56)Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $2.97MMs. Deon N. Riley (Age 55)Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $3.37MMs. Julie B. Rosen (Age 57)President of Retail Comp: $4.28MMs. Eva C. Boratto (Age 56)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Thilina GunasingheChief Digital & Technology OfficerMs. Heather HollanderVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Brian K. LeinbachExecutive VP & CIOMr. Tom Mazurek (Age 56)Chief Supply Chain Officer Ms. Kelie CharlesVP & Chief Diversity OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCarvanaNYSE:CVNAGAPNYSE:GPSTexas RoadhouseNASDAQ:TXRHTempur Sealy InternationalNYSE:TPXTapestryNYSE:TPRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCitigroup Inc.Sold 129,227 shares on 12/6/2023Ownership: 0.069%Wellington Management Group LLPBought 20,703 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.050%American Century Companies Inc.Bought 354 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.007%Okabena Investment Services Inc.Sold 4,310 shares on 11/27/2023Ownership: 0.008%Trust Co. of VermontBought 800 shares on 11/27/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BBWI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Bath & Body Works stock right now? 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bath & Body Works in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BBWI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BBWI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BBWI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Bath & Body Works' stock price target for 2024? 14 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Bath & Body Works' stock. Their BBWI share price targets range from $27.00 to $61.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $41.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BBWI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BBWI shares performed in 2023? Bath & Body Works' stock was trading at $42.14 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BBWI shares have decreased by 10.8% and is now trading at $37.57. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Bath & Body Works? Bath & Body Works saw a decline in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 8,910,000 shares, a decline of 11.2% from the October 31st total of 10,030,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,410,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. Approximately 3.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Bath & Body Works' Short Interest. When is Bath & Body Works' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 22nd 2024. View our BBWI earnings forecast. How were Bath & Body Works' earnings last quarter? Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 16th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $1.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.56 billion. Bath & Body Works had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 32.64% and a net margin of 9.90%. Bath & Body Works's revenue was down 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.40 EPS. How often does Bath & Body Works pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bath & Body Works? Bath & Body Works declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, December 1st. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 16th. Read our dividend analysis for BBWI. Is Bath & Body Works a good dividend stock? Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.16%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 25.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BBWI will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.26% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BBWI. What ETFs hold Bath & Body Works' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) stock in their portfolio include LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV), Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF (EQLS), Argent Mid Cap ETF (AMID), AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (SPDV), VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT), Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF (DSMC), T. Rowe Price Small-Mid Cap ETF (TMSL) and FlexShares Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund (QDYN). What guidance has Bath & Body Works issued on next quarter's earnings? Bath & Body Works issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.70-1.90 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.98. The company issued revenue guidance of down 1-5% yr/yr to ~$2.74-2.86 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.89 billion. Who are Bath & Body Works' major shareholders? Bath & Body Works' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Lone Pine Capital LLC (3.83%), Primecap Management Co. CA (2.47%), Atreides Management LP (1.95%), Invesco Ltd. (1.73%), Morgan Stanley (1.31%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.14%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert H Schottenstein, Thomas E Mazurek and Wendy C Arlin. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Bath & Body Works? Shares of BBWI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:BBWI) was last updated on 12/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Bath & Body Works, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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