Bath & Body Works Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Bath & Body Works (NYSE: BBWI) has declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2025.

The company is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance products, operating 1,900 company-owned locations in the U.S. and Canada, along with 524 international franchised locations. Bath & Body Works maintains a predominantly U.S.-based supply chain, focusing on delivering affordable luxury products through multiple shopping channels including retail stores and their online platform.

Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) has announced its expansion into over 600 college campus stores nationwide, marking its first major distribution outside of its own retail locations. The initiative targets Gen Z consumers by offering a curated selection of popular fragrances including Champagne Toast, Mahogany Teakwood, Platinum, and Warm Vanilla Sugar across various product categories.

The company's strategic move is supported by strong brand recognition among younger consumers, as evidenced by its #1 ranking as the preferred fragrance brand among American teens in the April 2025 Piper Sandler survey. Bath & Body Works also ranked #3 for in-person beauty shopping and placed in the top 5 for loyalty programs among female teens.

Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) has launched its Summerween collection, featuring over 70 products that blend summer and Halloween themes. The collection includes the new I Scream Float fragrance, which sold out in one day during a limited TikTok Shop release, alongside returning favorites like Vampire Blood and Ghoul Friend.

The collection features six key fragrances and various accessories including a ghostly 3-wick candle pedestal holder, bubbling cauldron hand soap dispenser, and themed Wallflower plugs. The company's 38 million loyalty program members receive early access starting June 30, 2025, through the website and app, with nationwide store availability beginning July 7, 2025.

Bath & Body Works (BBWI) reported strong Q1 2025 results with net sales increasing 2.9% to $1.4 billion and earnings per diluted share up 29% to $0.49. The company maintained its 2025 guidance, projecting net sales growth of 1-3% and EPS of $3.25-$3.60. Operating income rose to $209 million from $187 million last year, while net income increased to $105 million from $87 million. The company welcomed new CEO Daniel Heaf, effective May 16, 2025. For Q2 2025, BBWI expects net sales to be flat to up 2% with EPS between $0.33-$0.38. The company plans to deploy approximately $300 million for share repurchases and projects free cash flow of $750-850 million for fiscal 2025.

Bath & Body Works (NYSE: BBWI) has appointed Daniel Heaf as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Heaf, who will join the Board following the 2025 Annual Meeting, brings extensive experience from Nike and Burberry. At Nike, as Head of Nike Direct, he doubled the business to $22.3 billion in five years and most recently served as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. The company also pre-announced strong Q1 2025 results, with net sales of $1.4 billion (3% increase) and earnings per diluted share of $0.49, exceeding guidance. BBWI maintains its full-year 2025 outlook of 1-3% net sales growth and earnings per diluted share of $3.25-$3.60. Heaf replaces Gina Boswell, who has stepped down from her role as CEO and Board member.

Bath & Body Works (NYSE: BBWI) has declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025. The company operates as a global leader in personal care and home fragrance products, with 1,895 company-operated locations in the U.S. and Canada, along with 529 international franchised locations as of February 1, 2025. Bath & Body Works maintains a predominantly U.S.-based supply chain, enabling the delivery of affordable luxury products through multiple shopping channels, including retail stores and their online platform bathandbodyworks.com.

Bath & Body Works (NYSE: BBWI) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before market open on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT, featuring CEO Gina Boswell and CFO Eva Boratto, who will discuss results and provide a business update.

Bath & Body Works operates 1,895 company-owned locations in the U.S. and Canada, along with 529 international franchised locations and an online store. As a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, the company specializes in fine fragrance mists, body lotions, candles, and home fragrance products, leveraging its predominantly U.S.-based supply chain to deliver affordable luxury products.

Bath & Body Works (NYSE: BBWI) has announced that CFO Eva Boratto will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Consumer & Retail Conference on March 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EDT.

The event will be accessible through a live audio webcast in the Events and Presentations section of the company's investor website. The recording will remain available for 90 days following the event.

Bath & Body Works operates as a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, featuring:

• Over 1,890 company-operated locations in the U.S. and Canada
• More than 525 international franchised locations
• Online presence at bathandbodyworks.com

The company maintains a predominantly U.S.-based supply chain, enabling the delivery of affordable, quality products including fine fragrance mists, body lotions, 3-wick candles, and liquid hand soaps.

Bath & Body Works (BBWI) reported Q4 2024 net sales of $2.8 billion and earnings per diluted share of $2.09, both exceeding guidance. Q4 net sales decreased 4.3% compared to 2023, impacted by a 500 basis points headwind due to shifted fiscal calendar.

Full-year 2024 results showed net sales of $7.3 billion, down 1.6% from 2023, with earnings per diluted share of $3.61. The company repurchased 10.4 million shares for $400 million and reduced $514 million in senior notes debt.

Looking ahead to 2025, BBWI forecasts 1% to 3% net sales growth with earnings per diluted share between $3.25 and $3.60. The Board authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program. Free cash flow for 2025 is expected between $750-850 million.