Should I buy or sell Bath & Body Works stock right now?

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bath & Body Works in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Bath & Body Works' stock. Their BBWI share price targets range from $27.00 to $61.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $41.73 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.6% 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 stock has decreased by 28.0% and is now trading at $30.33. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

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 for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.13. The firm earned $1.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.56 billion. Bath & Body Works had a net margin of 9.90% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 32.64%. Bath & Body Works's revenue for the quarter was down 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous 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. Stockholders 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 2.64%. The ex-dividend date 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 2.66%. 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 EPS guidance of $1.70-1.90 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders 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 .

Bath & Body Works Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:BBWI)

$31.05

+0.72 (+2.37%)

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Volume: 759,590 shs
Average Volume: 3.46 million shs
Market Capitalization: $7.06 billion

P/E Ratio: 9.73
Dividend Yield: 2.58%
Price Target: $41.73

Bath & Body Works MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.29 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 37.6% Upside
$41.73 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
4.44% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.97
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.44
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.79%
From $3.05 to $3.44 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.77 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

22nd out of 206 stocks

Womens' Clothing Stores Industry

1st out of 5 stocks

4.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Bath & 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/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $41.73, Bath & Body Works has a forecasted upside of 37.6% from its current price of $30.33.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Bath & Body Works has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
4.44% of the float of Bath & Body Works has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Bath & Body Works has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Bath & Body Works has recently increased by 2.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Bath & Body Works pays a meaningful dividend of 2.66%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Bath & Body Works has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Bath & Body Works is 25.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based 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.

1.2

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Bath & 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Bath & Body Works is -2.97.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Bath & Body Works has a news sentiment score of 0.44. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Bath & Body Works this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
8 people have searched for BBWI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Bath & Body Works to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Bath & Body Works insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.19% of the stock of Bath & Body Works is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
94.31% 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.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings 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 Market
The P/E ratio of Bath & Body Works is 9.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 111.72.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Bath & Body Works is 9.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 20.46.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Bath & Body Works has a PEG Ratio of 1.83. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

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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.

BBWI Stock Price History

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BBWI Stock News Headlines

November 27, 2023 | marketbeat.com

Investors could clean up with Bath & Body Works stock at $30

A solid third quarter earnings report and ‘fresher’ outlook have Bath & Body Works, Inc. smelling like an intriguing bounce back candidate for 2024.

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November 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Q4 2024 Earnings Estimate for Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) Issued By Telsey Advisory Group

November 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) PT Lowered to $42.00

November 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) PT Lowered to $30.00

November 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Hold Rating on Bath & Body Works Amid Revenue Decline and Post-Pandemic Challenges

November 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Hold Rating on Bath & Body Works Amid Declining Consumer Spending and Sales, Despite Margin Improvement and Cost Optimization Efforts

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Bath & Body Works, Inc. 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

November 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Encouraging Growth Prospects and Strong Financial Health Justify Buy Rating for Bath & Body Works Inc.

November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 17, 2023 | msn.com

Bath & Body Works Posts Strong Earnings. But the Holidays Don’t Look So Bright.

November 17, 2023 | msn.com

Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) Delivers a Resilient Q3 performance

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Bath & Body Works Lowers Full-Year Sales Expectations, Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Beat

November 16, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com

Bath & Body Works shares sink on lower sales guidance

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Compared to Estimates, Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

November 16, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Bath & Body Works, Inc.: Bath & Body Works Reports Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Results

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Bath & Body Works trims sales forecast as demand slows into holiday season

November 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Bath & Body Works Q3 Profit Rises; Updates FY Forecast

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bath and Body Works's (NYSE:BBWI) Posts Q3 Sales In Line With Estimates

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI) Reports Earnings: Navigates Economic Headwinds with Improved ...

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bath & Body Works Reports Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Results

November 15, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

What Wall Street expects from Bath Body Works's earnings

November 15, 2023 | benzinga.com

Bath & Body Works's Earnings: A Preview

November 10, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Bath & Body Works recruits Marvin Harrison Jr., Christian McCaffery to promote brand

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Bath & Body Works’ Non-Drying, Shea Butter-Infused Bar Soaps Are Just $3 for One Day Only

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend: 8/17/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/01/2023
Last Earnings: 11/16/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend: 11/16/2023
Today: 11/28/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/01/2023
Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/22/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Womens' clothing stores
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NYSE:BBWI
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 701985
Web: www.lb.com
Phone: (614) 415-7000
Fax: 614-415-7080
Employees: 57,200
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $41.73
High Stock Price Target: $61.00
Low Stock Price Target: $27.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +37.6%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.29
Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.19
Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.51
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.94
P/E Growth: 1.83
Net Income: $800 million
Net Margins: 9.90%
Pretax Margin: 13.15%
Return on Equity: -32.64%
Return on Assets: 13.26%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.39
Quick Ratio: 0.54

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $7.56 billion
Price / Sales: 0.91
Cash Flow: $4.49 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.76
Book Value: ($9.65) per share
Price / Book: -3.14

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 227,380,000
Free Float: 226,949,000
Market Cap: $6.90 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.84

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Key Executives

Ms. Gina R. Boswell (Age 60)
CEO & Director
Comp: $3.06M
Mr. Michael C. Wu (Age 56)
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $2.97M
Ms. Deon N. Riley (Age 55)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Comp: $3.37M
Ms. Julie B. Rosen (Age 57)
President of Retail
Comp: $4.28M
Ms. Eva C. Boratto (Age 56)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Thilina Gunasinghe
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Ms. Heather Hollander
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Brian K. Leinbach
Executive VP & CIO
Mr. Tom Mazurek (Age 56)
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Ms. Kelie Charles
VP & Chief Diversity Officer

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BBWI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Bath & Body Works stock right now?: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bath & Body Works in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Bath & Body Works' stock. Their BBWI share price targets range from $27.00 to $61.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $41.73 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.6% 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 stock has decreased by 28.0% and is now trading at $30.33.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
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 for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.13. The firm earned $1.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.56 billion. Bath & Body Works had a net margin of 9.90% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 32.64%. Bath & Body Works's revenue for the quarter was down 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous 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. Stockholders 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 2.64%. The ex-dividend date 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 2.66%. 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 EPS guidance of $1.70-1.90 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders 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.
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Bath & Body Works Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:BBWI)

Bath & Body Works MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Bath & Body Works Stock (NYSE:BBWI)

BBWI Stock Price History

BBWI Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

BBWI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™