NYSE:LB

L Brands (LB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading.
Today's Range
N/A
50-Day Range
$62.78
$80.07
52-Week Range
N/A
Volume
269,549 shs
Average Volume
4.30 million shs
Market Capitalization
$21.96 billion
P/E Ratio
16.02
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Price Target
$31.00

L Brands MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
∞ Upside
$31.00 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.00mentions of L Brands in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.00 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

150th out of 199 stocks

Womens' Clothing Stores Industry

3rd out of 5 stocks

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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. The company was founded by Leslie Herbert Wexner in 1963 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/18/2021
Today
4/23/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Womens' Clothing Stores
Sub-Industry
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
92,300
Year Founded
1963

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$31.00
High Stock Price Target
$33.00
Low Stock Price Target
$29.00
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$844 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$11.85 billion
Book Value
($2.38) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$21.96 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.75

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Should I Buy L Brands Stock? LB Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in L Brands, Inc.:

  • L Brands, Inc. has shown resilience and adaptability in the retail sector, particularly in the women's intimate apparel market, which has remained relatively stable even during economic downturns.
  • The company's strategic focus on well-known brands like Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works has helped maintain a strong customer base and brand loyalty.
  • Recent financial reports indicate a positive revenue trend, with consistent growth in key segments such as Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.
  • Investors may find the current stock price of L Brands, Inc. attractive, offering a potentially favorable entry point for investment.
  • L Brands, Inc.'s international expansion efforts, especially in Greater China, present opportunities for further growth and market penetration.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in L Brands, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The retail industry, including women's clothing stores, faces ongoing challenges such as changing consumer preferences, online competition, and economic uncertainties that could impact L Brands, Inc.'s performance.
  • While the company has made efforts to streamline its business holdings, there may still be risks associated with managing a diverse portfolio of brands and stores.
  • Market volatility and macroeconomic factors could affect L Brands, Inc.'s stock price, leading to potential fluctuations in investment returns.
  • Increased competition in the women's intimate apparel and personal care market could put pressure on L Brands, Inc.'s market share and profitability.
  • Investors should carefully monitor industry trends and company developments to assess the long-term sustainability of L Brands, Inc.'s growth strategies.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these L Brands pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell L Brands stock right now?

2 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "reduce" LB shares.
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What is L Brands' stock price target for 2024?

2 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for L Brands' stock. Their LB share price targets range from $29.00 to $33.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $31.00 in the next twelve months.
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How were L Brands' earnings last quarter?

L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 18th. The specialty retailer reported $1.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.25. The specialty retailer had revenue of $3.02 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.84 billion. L Brands had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 137.83% and a net margin of 10.73%. L Brands's revenue was up 82.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($0.99) EPS.
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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 ETFs hold L Brands' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of L Brands (NYSE:LB) stock in their portfolio include John Hancock International High Dividend ETF (JHID).First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD).

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.
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This page (NYSE:LB) was last updated on 4/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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