BBWIConsumer Cyclical · Specialty RetailThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering Bath & Body Works, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $22 — -6.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (98): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Volatility (21): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BBWI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −6.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $24 → $25 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | $20 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | $25 → $23 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $23 → $22 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $22 → $20 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $19 → $17 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $26 → $24 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | $25 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $22 → $24 |
| 28 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Bath & Body Works, Inc. returned +4.0% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Bath & Body Works, Inc. has a market value of $4.7B and an enterprise value of $8.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $7.2B. The latest quarter shrank 2.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $781.0M, a 10.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.84.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.0B, after $242.0M of capital spending.
Bath & Body Works, Inc. spent $147.0M on share buybacks and $162.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 6.1×; forward P/E: 8.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.45%, paying out 21% of earnings.
Bath & Body Works, Inc. employs 9,071 people — $795K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Bath & Body Works has a strong history of earnings surprises and currently has the two key factors it considers supportive of another beat in the next quarterly report.
Why it matters — BBWI watchers may note the article’s positive assessment of the company’s earnings surprise history and current setup ahead of its next report.
Bath & Body Works is seeing strong international demand, higher product shipments and store expansion as it works to restore sustainable growth.
Why it matters — These developments highlight factors contributing to BBWI’s growth efforts.
Zacks Investment Research compares Bath & Body Works and Five Below with their sector’s performance so far this year. The excerpt does not provide specific performance results.
Why it matters — The comparison may help BBWI watchers assess the stock’s year-to-date performance relative to its sector, though no results are included here.
Bath & Body Works launched its “Season of Wonder” holiday campaign, starring Zooey Deschanel as Holiday Wonder Maker. The company describes it as its most ambitious holiday campaign yet, focused on helping consumers find meaningful gifts and create moments of wonder.
Why it matters — The campaign is a prominent seasonal marketing initiative aimed at gift discovery and holiday shopping, making it relevant to BBWI watchers.
Bath & Body Works opened its first Feel Good concept store in Charlotte, North Carolina, with locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Miami, Florida, planned for this fall. The format features an open floorplan, clearer product information, hands-on testing, and associate fragrance expertise.
Why it matters — BBWI watchers may note the company is testing a store format intended to make fragrance discovery easier.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Bath & Body Works, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $22, with estimates ranging from $17 to $54. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Bath & Body Works, Inc. ranks 81 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 Value (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies -6.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bath & Body Works, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $17 to $54 over the next 12 months.
Bath & Body Works, Inc. returned +4.0% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Bath & Body Works Inc. is a specialty retailer focused on personal care, body care, and home fragrance products.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Nov 2026): "Why Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again". Zacks Investment Research says Bath & Body Works has a strong history of earnings surprises and currently has the two key factors it considers supportive of another beat in the next quarterly report.
Bath & Body Works Inc. is a specialty retailer focused on personal care, body care, and home fragrance products. Bath & Body Works offers a broad assortment of items including fine fragrance mists, body lotions, body creams, body wash, hand soaps, sanitizers, 3-wick candles, and home fragrance diffusers. The company sells through company-operated stores and e-commerce channels in the United States and Canada, while also reaching international customers through franchise, license, and wholesale partnerships. Its product mix is built around fragranced collections and seasonal assortments designed for everyday use across home and personal care routines. Bath & Body Works Inc. operates as a recognized consumer brand in the specialty retail market, with a business model centered on private-label merchandise, repeat purchasing, and omnichannel distribution.
CEO Mr. Daniel Heaf · 9,071 employees · United States · https://www.bbwinc.com
