Bath & Body Works Inc. reported net income of 40 cents a share for its third quarter, handily topping analysts’ expectations of 20 cents a share (based on FactSet poll). The figure was 66 cents a share in the year-ago quarter.
The fragrance and skincare company’s revenue decreased -5% to $1.6 billion, vs. analysts’ expectations of $1.56 billion.
For the fourth quarter (including the key holiday season), Bath & Body Works is expecting earnings per share of $1.45 to $1.65, compared to FactSet consensus of $1.54. For the full year, Bath & Body Works projected earnings of between $3.00 a share and $3.20 a share, up from a prior forecast of $2.70 to $3.00. FactSet consensus forecast is $2.89 a share for the full year.
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The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for BBWI turned positive on October 05, 2026. Looking at past instances where BBWI's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 37 of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 44 of 63 cases where BBWI's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 05, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on BBWI as a result. In 63 of 84 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 75%.
Following a +11.64% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BBWI advanced for three days, in 197 of 276 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
BBWI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The 50-day moving average for BBWI moved below the 200-day moving average on September 10, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BBWI declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 80%.
The Aroon Indicator for BBWI entered a downward trend on October 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 1 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 7 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: BBWI's P/B Ratio (-14.382) is slightly lower than the industry average of (2.222). P/E Ratio (4.249) is within average values for comparable stocks, (243.370). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.658) is also within normal values, averaging (1.159). BBWI has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.049) as compared to the industry average of (0.018). P/S Ratio (0.472) is also within normal values, averaging (1.057).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 62 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BBWI’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 88 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BBWI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 90, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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