Victoria’s Secret & Co. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Stronger Q2 sales and margins led Victoria’s Secret & Co. to lift its 2026 net sales and adjusted operating income guidance.
Rhea-AI Summary
Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VSXY) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $1.611 billion, up 10% year over year and near the high end of guidance.
Total comparable sales rose 9%. Operating income increased to $257 million from $41 million, including over $140 million of IEEPA tariff refunds. Excluding adjusted items, adjusted operating income was $124 million versus $55 million a year ago, and adjusted net income was $80 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, above guidance of $0.65 to $0.75 and compared to $0.33 last year.
For full year 2026, the company raised its outlook, forecasting net sales of $7.10–$7.18 billion and adjusted operating income of $560–$590 million, both above prior guidance and 2025 levels. Third quarter 2026 net sales are forecast at $1.57–$1.60 billion with operating income of $10–$20 million.
Positive
- Net sales $1.611 billion, up 10% year over year in Q2 2026
- Comparable sales +9% in Q2 2026, with stores-only comps +7%
- Adjusted operating income $124 million vs. $55 million in Q2 2025
- Adjusted EPS $0.95, above guidance of $0.65–$0.75 and $0.33 last year
- International sales +20% in Q2 and +31.6% year-to-date 2026
- Raised 2026 net sales guidance to $7.10–$7.18 billion from $7.03–$7.13 billion
- Raised 2026 adjusted operating income guidance to $560–$590 million from $550–$580 million
Negative
- Q3 2026 operating income guidance only $10–$20 million on $1.57–$1.60 billion in projected sales
- Management notes ongoing tariff uncertainty despite receiving over $140 million of IEEPA tariff refunds
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- Net Sales Increased
10% to$1.611 Billion , Near High-End of Guidance - Operating Income Increased to
$257 Million ; Adjusted Operating Income of$124 Million Exceeds Guidance - VS&Co Raises Full Year 2026 Net Sales and Adjusted Operating Income Guidance
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“VS&Co” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSXY) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026.
Hillary Super, VS&Co Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered another strong quarter with broad-based growth across the business. Our Path to Potential strategy is working, our brands are stronger and more relevant, our customer file is growing, and we are gaining market share as product, brand identity, storytelling and execution are all working together.”
Ms. Super added, “We see significant opportunity ahead and are doubling down on what is working. We are increasing our strategic marketing investment to expand our reach, deepen customer connection, and build on the brand heat we are creating. With more product innovation, partnerships and emotionally connected campaigns ahead – including the Angels Among Us docuseries, an even bigger and better Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and holiday activations – we are incredibly excited about the back half of the year and the opportunity to continue building both of these iconic brands.”
Scott Sekella, VS&Co Chief Financial and Operating Officer, said, “Our second quarter results demonstrate the continued strength and improving quality of the business. Net sales increased
Second Quarter 2026 Results
The Company reported net sales of
The Company reported operating income for the second quarter of 2026 of
In the second quarter of 2026, the Company received IEEPA tariff refunds of over
Excluding the impact of the adjusted items, adjusted operating income for the second quarter of 2026 was
Full Year and Third Quarter 2026 Outlook
The Company is now forecasting fiscal year 2026 net sales to be in the range of
The Company is forecasting net sales for the third quarter of 2026 to be in the range of
Adjusted Financial Information
At the conclusion of this press release, the Company has included a description of adjusted items and a reconciliation of reported to adjusted results.
Quarterly Earnings Conference Call
Victoria’s Secret & Co. will conduct its second quarter earnings call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, September 3, 2026. To listen, call 1-800-619-9066 (international dial-in number: 1-212-519-0836); passcode 5358727. For an audio replay, call 1-800-839-2204 (international replay number: 1-203-369-3032); passcode 2485654 or log onto www.victoriassecretandco.com. The materials accompanying the earnings call have been posted on the Investors section of the Company’s website. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call.
About Victoria’s Secret & Co.
Victoria’s Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSXY) is a specialty retailer of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear, apparel, sport and swim as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. VS&Co is comprised of market leading brands, Victoria’s Secret and PINK, that strive to inspire confidence, spark joy and celebrate sexy. Additionally, Adore Me, our digital intimates brand, serves women across budgets and lifestyles. We are committed to empowering our more than 30,000 associates across a global footprint of approximately 1,430 retail stores in approximately 70 countries.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
We caution that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this press release or made by us, our management, or our spokespeople involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, our future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements, and any future performance or financial results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future operating results, the implementation and impact of our strategic plans, and our goals, intentions, beliefs and expectations. Words such as “estimate,” “commit,” “will,” “target,” “forecast,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “strive,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” “potential” or the negative of these words and any similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Risks associated with the following factors, among others, could affect our results of operations and financial performance and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements:
- general economic conditions, inflation, and changes in consumer confidence and consumer spending patterns;
- market disruptions including pandemics or significant health hazards, severe weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, financial crises, political crises or other major events, or the prospect of these events;
- uncertainty in the global trade environment, including the imposition or threatened imposition of tariffs or other trade policies;
- our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan;
- difficulties arising from changes and turnover in company leadership or other key positions;
- our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified associates and manage labor-related costs;
- our dependence on traffic to our stores and the availability of suitable store locations on satisfactory terms;
- our ability to successfully operate and expand internationally and related risks;
- the operations and performance of our franchisees, licensees, wholesalers and joint venture partners;
- our ability to successfully operate and grow our direct channel business;
- our ability to protect our reputation and the image and value of our brands;
- our ability to attract customers with marketing, advertising and promotional programs;
- the highly competitive nature of the retail industry and the segments in which we operate;
- consumer acceptance of our products and our ability to manage the life cycle of our brands, remain current with fashion trends, and develop and launch new merchandise and product lines successfully;
- our ability to integrate acquired businesses and realize the benefits and synergies sought with such acquisitions;
- our ability to incorporate artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies into our business operations successfully and ethically while effectively managing the associated risks;
- our ability to source materials and produce, distribute and sell merchandise on a global basis, including risks related to:
- political instability and geopolitical conflicts;
- environmental hazards and natural disasters;
- significant health hazards and pandemics;
- delays or disruptions in shipping and transportation and related pricing impacts;
- foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; and
- disruption due to labor disputes;
- our geographic concentration of production and distribution facilities in Southeast Asia and central Ohio;
- the ability of our vendors to manufacture and deliver products in a timely manner, meet quality standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations;
- fluctuations in freight, product input and energy costs;
- our and our third-party service providers’ ability to implement and maintain information technology systems and to protect associated data and system availability;
- our ability to maintain the security and privacy of customer, associate, third-party and company information;
- stock price volatility;
- shareholder activism matters;
- our ability to maintain our credit ratings;
- our ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and
- legal, tax, trade and other regulatory matters.
All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, we assume no obligation and do not intend to make publicly available any update or other revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect circumstances existing after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of future events, even if experience or future events make it clear that any expected results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements will not be realized. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2026.
For further information, please contact:
| Victoria’s Secret & Co.: | |
| Investor Relations: | Media Relations: |
| investorrelations@victoria.com | Brooke Wilson |
| communications@victoria.com | |
Total Net Sales (Millions):
| Second Quarter 2026 | Second Quarter 2025 | % Inc/ (Dec) | Year-to- Date 2026 | Year-to- Date 2025 | % Inc/ (Dec) | ||||||||||||
| Stores – North America | $ | 897.9 | $ | 824.8 | 8.9 | % | $ | 1,700.7 | $ | 1,546.1 | 10.0 | % | |||||
| Direct1 | 439.4 | 406.5 | 8.1 | % | 908.8 | 839.7 | 8.2 | % | |||||||||
| International2 | 273.4 | 227.8 | 20.0 | % | 560.8 | 426.3 | 31.6 | % | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,610.7 | $ | 1,459.1 | 10.4 | % | $ | 3,170.3 | $ | 2,812.1 | 12.7 | % | |||||
1 –Beginning in the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our International channel. Prior to the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our Direct channel. Direct sales in the European Union reported in the International channel were
2 – Results include consolidated joint venture sales in China, royalties associated with franchise partners’ sales, wholesale sales, and beginning in the third quarter of 2025 direct sales in the European Union. Prior to the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our Direct channel. Direct sales in the European Union reported in the International channel were
Comparable Sales Increase:
| Second Quarter 2026 | Second Quarter 2025 | Year-to- Date 2026 | Year-to- Date 2025 | ||||
| Stores and Direct1 | |||||||
| Stores Only2 | |||||||
NOTE: Please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion regarding our comparable sales calculation.
1 – Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada, consolidated joint venture stores in China and direct sales.
2 – Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada and consolidated joint venture stores in China.
Total Stores:
| Stores at 1/31/26 | Opened | Closed | Stores at 8/1/26 | |||||
| Company-Operated: | ||||||||
| U.S. | 766 | 9 | (13) | 762 | ||||
| Canada | 24 | 2 | - | 26 | ||||
| Subtotal Company-Operated | 790 | 11 | (13) | 788 | ||||
| China Joint Venture: | ||||||||
| Beauty & Accessories1 | 20 | - | (6) | 14 | ||||
| Full Assortment | 45 | 6 | (4) | 47 | ||||
| Subtotal China Joint Venture | 65 | 6 | (10) | 61 | ||||
| Partner-Operated: | ||||||||
| Beauty & Accessories | 350 | 13 | (13) | 350 | ||||
| Full Assortment | 212 | 18 | (2) | 228 | ||||
| Subtotal Partner-Operated | 562 | 31 | (15) | 578 | ||||
| Adore Me | 3 | - | - | 3 | ||||
| Total | 1,420 | 48 | (38) | 1,430 | ||||
1 – Includes three partner-operated stores at 8/1/26.
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||
| THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED AUGUST 1, 2026 AND AUGUST 2, 2025 | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In thousands except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 1,610,703 | $ | 1,459,137 | ||||
| Costs of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy | (851,419 | ) | (940,121 | ) | ||||
| Gross Profit | 759,284 | 519,016 | ||||||
| General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses | (502,654 | ) | (478,057 | ) | ||||
| Operating Income | 256,630 | 40,959 | ||||||
| Interest Expense | (14,670 | ) | (17,804 | ) | ||||
| Other Income | 5,782 | 1,121 | ||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | 247,742 | 24,276 | ||||||
| Provision for Income Taxes | 59,606 | 6,249 | ||||||
| Net Income | 188,136 | 18,027 | ||||||
| Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 5,088 | 1,799 | ||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 183,048 | $ | 16,228 | ||||
| Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 2.18 | $ | 0.20 | ||||
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 84,152 | 82,205 | ||||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||
| TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED AUGUST 1, 2026 AND AUGUST 2, 2025 | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In thousands except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 3,170,294 | $ | 2,812,086 | ||||
| Costs of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy | (1,826,062 | ) | (1,818,844 | ) | ||||
| Gross Profit | 1,344,232 | 993,242 | ||||||
| General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses | (1,011,280 | ) | (932,497 | ) | ||||
| Operating Income | 332,952 | 60,745 | ||||||
| Interest Expense | (29,602 | ) | (34,893 | ) | ||||
| Other Income | 8,857 | 4,078 | ||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | 312,207 | 29,930 | ||||||
| Provision for Income Taxes | 67,154 | 9,128 | ||||||
| Net Income | 245,053 | 20,802 | ||||||
| Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 14,314 | 6,230 | ||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 230,739 | $ | 14,572 | ||||
| Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 2.73 | $ | 0.18 | ||||
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 84,501 | 82,085 | ||||||
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| NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||
| PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 1, 2026 AND AUGUST 2, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
| In addition to our results provided in accordance with GAAP, provided below are non-GAAP financial measures that present operating income, net income attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. and net income per diluted share attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. on an adjusted basis for the reported periods provided in this release, which remove certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items that we believe are not indicative of the results of our ongoing operations due to their size and nature. The intangible asset amortization excluded in the second quarter and year-to-date 2025 from these non-GAAP financial measures is excluded because the amortization, unlike the related revenue, is not affected by operations of any particular period unless an intangible asset becomes impaired or the estimated useful life of an intangible asset is revised. We use adjusted financial information as key performance measures of our results of operations for the purpose of evaluating performance internally. These non-GAAP measurements are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP. Instead, we believe that the presentation of adjusted financial information provides additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations. Further, our definition of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. The tables below reconcile the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to each non-GAAP financial measure. |
| Second Quarter | Year-to-Date | |||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Operating Income | ||||||||||||||||
| Reported Operating Income - GAAP | $ | 256,630 | $ | 40,959 | $ | 332,952 | $ | 60,745 | ||||||||
| Tariff Refund Recoveries, Net of Related Costs and Other Items (a) | (135,844 | ) | - | (135,844 | ) | - | ||||||||||
| Organizational Restructuring and Other One-time Items (b) | 3,170 | 7,881 | 6,931 | 13,478 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets (c) | - | 6,284 | - | 12,568 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 123,956 | $ | 55,124 | $ | 204,039 | $ | 86,791 | ||||||||
| Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | ||||||||||||||||
| Reported Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. - GAAP | $ | 183,048 | $ | 16,228 | $ | 230,739 | $ | 14,572 | ||||||||
| Tariff Refund Recoveries, Net of Related Costs and Other Items (a) | (140,276 | ) | - | (140,276 | ) | - | ||||||||||
| Organizational Restructuring and Other One-time Items (b) | 3,170 | 7,881 | 6,931 | 13,478 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets (c) | - | 6,284 | - | 12,568 | ||||||||||||
| Tax Effect of Adjusted Items | 34,303 | (3,510 | ) | 33,400 | (6,521 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 80,245 | $ | 26,883 | $ | 130,794 | $ | 34,097 | ||||||||
| Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | ||||||||||||||||
| Reported Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. - GAAP | $ | 2.18 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 2.73 | $ | 0.18 | ||||||||
| Tariff Refund Recoveries, Net of Related Costs and Other Items (a) | (1.25 | ) | - | (1.25 | ) | - | ||||||||||
| Organizational Restructuring and Other One-time Items (b) | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets (c) | - | 0.06 | - | 0.11 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 1.55 | $ | 0.42 | ||||||||
Adjusted results exclude the following items:
| a) | In the second quarter of 2026, we recognized pre-tax income of | |
| b) | In the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, we recognized pre-tax net expense of | |
| c) | In the second quarter and year-to-date 2025, we recognized amortization expense of | |
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| FORECASTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||
| FORECASTED FULL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 30, 2027 | |||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||
| (In millions except per share amounts) | |||||
| Forecasted | |||||
| Full Year | |||||
| 2026 | |||||
| Reconciliation of Forecasted GAAP to Adjusted Operating Income | |||||
| Forecasted Operating Income - GAAP | $ | 689 to 719 | |||
| Tariff Refund Recoveries, Net of Related Costs and Other Items (a) | (136 | ) | |||
| Organizational Restructuring and Other One-time Items (b) | 7 | ||||
| Forecasted Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 560 to 590 | |||
| Reconciliation of Forecasted GAAP to Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | |||||
| Forecasted Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. - GAAP | $ | 475 to 495 | |||
| Tariff Refund Recoveries, Net of Related Costs and Other Items (a) | (140 | ) | |||
| Organizational Restructuring and Other One-time Items (b) | 7 | ||||
| Tax Effect of Adjusted Items | 33 | ||||
| Forecasted Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 375 to 395 | |||
| Reconciliation of Forecasted GAAP to Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | |||||
| Forecasted Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. - GAAP | $ | 5.64 to 5.89 | |||
| Tariff Refund Recoveries, Net of Related Costs and Other Items (a) | (1.25 | ) | |||
| Organizational Restructuring and Other One-time Items (b) | 0.06 | ||||
| Forecasted Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share Attributable to Victoria's Secret & Co. | $ | 4.45 to 4.70 | |||
Adjusted forecasted results exclude the following items:
| a) | Year-to-date 2026, we recognized pre-tax income of | |
| b) | Year-to-date 2026, we recognized pre-tax net expense of | |
