L Brands Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:LB) Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. Add Compare Share Share Today's Range N/A50-Day Range$62.78▼$80.0752-Week Range N/AVolume269,549 shsAverage Volume4.30 million shsMarket Capitalization$21.96 billionP/E Ratio16.02Dividend Yield0.75%Price Target$31.00 L Brands MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside∞ Upside$31.00 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.00Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee 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.2.09 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector102nd out of 173 stocksWomens' Clothing Stores Industry2nd out of 5 stocks 2.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingL Brands has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $31.00, L Brands has a forecasted upside of ∞ from its current price of $0.00.Amount of Analyst CoverageL Brands has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for LB. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldL Brands has a dividend yield of 0.75%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthL Brands does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of L Brands is 17.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, L Brands will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.68% next year. This indicates that L Brands will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LB. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for L Brands this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest29 people have searched for LB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 867% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, L Brands insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.31% of the stock of L Brands is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions78.62% of the stock of L Brands is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for L Brands are expected to remain at $6.20 per share in the coming year.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of L Brands is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.00.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of L Brands is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 26.77.Price to Earnings Growth RatioL Brands has a PEG Ratio of 0.99. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About L Brands Stock (NYSE:LB)L Brands, Inc. engages in the retail of women's intimate and other apparel, personal care, beauty and home fragrance products. It operates through the following segments: Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works International. The Victoria's Secret segment sells women's intimate and other apparel, personal care and beauty products under the Victoria's Secret and PINK brand names. The Bath & Body Works segment offers body care, home fragrance products, soaps and sanitizers under the Bath & Body Works, White Barn, C.O. Bigelow and other brand names. The Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works International segment includes the Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works stores located outside of the U.S. and Canada, as well as the online business in Greater China. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/18/2021Today12/06/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Womens' Clothing Stores Sub-IndustryN/A SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNYSE:LB Previous SymbolNYSE:LTD CUSIPN/A CIK701985 Webwww.lb.com Phone(614) 415-7000FaxN/AEmployees92,300Year Founded1963Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$31.00 High Stock Price Target$33.00 Low Stock Price Target$29.00 Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.46 Trailing P/E Ratio16.02 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E Growth0.99Net Income$844 million Net Margins10.73% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-137.83% Return on Assets14.55% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.72 Quick Ratio1.20 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.85 billion Price / Sales0.00 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash Flow14.86 Book Value($2.38) per share Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares274,749,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$21.96 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.75 Social Links 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesAndrew M. MeslowChief Executive Officer & DirectorStuart B. BurgdoerferChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentJames L. BersaniPresident-Real EstateAndrew LaneSenior Vice President-Real EstateDavid MustDirector-Real Estate Research & PlanningKey CompetitorsBath & Body WorksNYSE:BBWIeBayNASDAQ:EBAYTractor SupplyNASDAQ:TSCORestaurant Brands InternationalNYSE:QSRExpedia GroupNASDAQ:EXPEView All Competitors Should I Buy L Brands Stock? LB Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of L Brands was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:55 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in L Brands, Inc.: L Brands, Inc. operates well-known brands such as Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, which have a strong presence in the retail industry. The company has a diversified product portfolio, including women's intimate apparel, personal care, beauty, and home fragrance products, which allows it to cater to a wide range of consumer preferences. L Brands, Inc. has a strong international presence, with stores located outside of the U.S. and Canada, as well as an online business in Greater China. This provides opportunities for growth in global markets. The company has a history of successful acquisitions, such as the purchase of Victoria's Secret and Lane Bryant, which have contributed to its growth and expansion. Recent financial reports indicate that L Brands, Inc. has been performing well, with positive revenue growth and profitability. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in L Brands, Inc. for these reasons: The retail industry is highly competitive, and L Brands, Inc. faces challenges from both traditional brick-and-mortar retailers and e-commerce giants. The company's performance is sensitive to changes in consumer preferences and economic conditions, which can impact sales and profitability. L Brands, Inc. has faced criticism and controversy related to its marketing practices and workplace culture, which could negatively impact its brand reputation. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the retail industry, and L Brands, Inc. may continue to face challenges in the post-pandemic recovery. The stock price of L Brands, Inc. can be volatile, and investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance before investing. LB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell L Brands stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for L Brands in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" LB shares. View LB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is L Brands' stock price target for 2024? 2 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for L Brands' stock. Their LB share price targets range from $29.00 to $33.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $31.00 in the next twelve months. View analysts price targets for LB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How were L Brands' earnings last quarter? L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 18th. The specialty retailer reported $1.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.25. The specialty retailer earned $3.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.84 billion. L Brands had a net margin of 10.73% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 137.83%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 82.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.99) earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. Is L Brands a good dividend stock? L Brands (NYSE:LB) pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%. The dividend payout ratio is 17.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LB will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.68% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LB. What is Leslie H. Wexner's approval rating as L Brands' CEO? 436 employees have rated L Brands Chief Executive Officer Leslie H. Wexner on Glassdoor.com. Leslie H. Wexner has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of L Brands own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other L Brands investors own include AT&T (T), CVS Health (CVS), Walt Disney (DIS), General Electric (GE), NVIDIA (NVDA), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Ford Motor (F), Bank of America (BAC), Pfizer (PFE) and Intel (INTC). Does L Brands have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of L Brands: Bath & Body Works, Intimate Brands, Intimate Brands Holding, L (Overseas) Holdings LP, L Brands (Overseas), L Brands Service Company, Mast Industries, Retail Store Operations, Victoria's Secret Direct Brand Management, Victoria's Secret Stores, Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Management, and beautyAvenues.Read More This page (NYSE:LB) was last updated on 12/6/2023 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 L Brands, Inc. 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