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BBWI Stock Forecast: Bath & Body Works, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$19
+4.19% on the day

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Bath & Body Works, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $23 — +18.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
79 / 100
Median analyst target
$23
Analysts covering
18
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.7%
1M
−3.1%
YTD
−1.4%
1Y
−29.7%
From 52W high
−37.1%
From 52W low
+33.3%
$15
$31
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BBWI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Bath & Body Works, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
79 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
99
Value
97
Quality
90
Revisions
79
Accruals
76
Size
28
Volatility
27
Growth
24
Momentum
20

Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Momentum (20): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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Wall Street

BBWI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BBWI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BBWIHigh $54Median $23Low $19

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says18 analysts
4 Buy13 Hold1 Sell
Low $19Median $23High $54

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$22 → $23
8 July 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeSell$23 → $19
8 July 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeSell—
6 July 2026Morgan StanleyReinstatesEqual-Weight$22
23 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
28 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 May 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
28 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
28 May 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
28 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
20 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
18 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
15 May 2026Piper SandlerAssumesNeutral$20
5 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
4 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
2 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
27 Feb 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
23 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
17 Feb 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BBWI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

BBWI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
5.5×

Cheaper than 66% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 82% of US stocks

Price / book
−3.5×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.8×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−3.2%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
74.3%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Gross margin
42.6%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.0%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
10.0%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−50.7%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Return on assets
13.9%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.1%

Higher than 78% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

BBWI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BBWIBath & Body Works, Inc.$3.9B
79
RHRH$3.4B
32
ASOAcademy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.$3.1B
72
BOBSBob’s Discount Furniture, Inc.$2.5B
1
GMEGameStop Corp.$8.4B
51
SVVSavers Value Village, Inc.$1.6B
34
SBHSally Beauty Holdings, Inc.$1.6B
81

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News

Latest BBWI news & analysis

Bath & Body Works to Report Second Quarter Results on August 26, 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 12 Aug 2026neutral

Bath & Body Works announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results before market open on August 26, 2026, and will host a conference call with CEO Daniel Heaf and interim CFO Tom Javitch to discuss the results and provide a business update.

Why it matters — The announcement signals the upcoming release of the company's quarterly performance, which BBWI watchers will look to for insights into business trends and management's outlook.

Bath & Body Works Declares Cash Dividend

GlobeNewsWire · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Bath & Body Works, Inc. announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable on September 4, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2026.

Why it matters — The declaration confirms the continuation of BBWI's quarterly cash dividend, which is relevant to income-focused shareholders of the company.

Will Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Research noted that Bath & Body Works has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently shows the two key ingredients typically associated with a likely positive outcome in its next quarterly report ahead of the company's upcoming earnings release.

Why it matters — BBWI watchers would care because it points to the possibility that the company may continue its recent pattern of exceeding Wall Street's earnings expectations.

Bath & Body Works: A Value Opportunity, Not A Value Trap

Seeking Alpha · 28 July 2026positive

Seeking Alpha argues that Bath & Body Works is not a dying retailer but a value opportunity, citing strong gross margins, free cash flow, and strategic partnerships with Ulta Beauty and Hilary Duff.

Why it matters — The piece challenges the negative narrative around BBWI, highlighting its financial strength and growth initiatives as reasons it may be undervalued rather than a value trap.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BBWI stock

What is the BBWI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Bath & Body Works, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $23, with estimates ranging from $19 to $54. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BBWI stock a buy right now?

Of the 18 analysts covering Bath & Body Works, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Bath & Body Works, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BBWI?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Bath & Body Works, Inc. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).

Will BBWI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +18.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bath & Body Works, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BBWI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Bath & Body Works, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BBWI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $19 to $54 over the next 12 months.

How has BBWI stock performed over the past year?

Bath & Body Works, Inc. returned -29.7% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Bath & Body Works, Inc. do?

Bath & Body Works, Inc. is a specialty retail company focused on personal care and home fragrance products.

What is the latest news on BBWI?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 12 Aug 2026): "Bath & Body Works to Report Second Quarter Results on August 26, 2026". Bath & Body Works announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results before market open on August 26, 2026, and will host a conference call with CEO Daniel Heaf and interim CFO Tom Javitch to discuss the results and provide a business update.

Company

About Bath & Body Works, Inc.

Bath & Body Works, Inc. is a specialty retail company focused on personal care and home fragrance products. The business offers an extensive range of proprietary fragrances across categories such as fine fragrance mists, body lotions, body creams, shower gels, hand soaps, sanitizers, and home fragrance items including 3-wick candles and diffusers. Its product assortment is designed around fragrance-driven collections that are refreshed frequently to align with seasons and consumer preferences. Bath & Body Works serves a broad consumer base through a combination of branded stores and digital channels, with a strong focus on the North American market. The company emphasizes product development, merchandising, and in-store experience to differentiate itself within the specialty retail and beauty segments. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bath & Body Works today plays a prominent role in the personal care and home fragrance market, known for its curated scents and gift-oriented product offerings.

CEO Mr. Daniel Heaf · 9,071 employees · United States · https://www.bbwinc.com