Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, BBWI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Bath & Body Works, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.06B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 17 Retail-Retail Stores, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For BBWI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 53.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 25.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How BBWI ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Retail Stores, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BBWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.06B | 3/17 |
| P/E Ratio | 5.94x | 5/5 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% | – |
| EPS | $3.39 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $35.76 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.33 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BBWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 35.0% | 1/11 |
| Gross Margin | 44.1% | 5/11 |
| Operating Margin | 14.5% | 1/11 |
| EBT Margin | 11.6% | 2/11 |
| Tax Rate | 19.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BBWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.20x | 9/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.68x | 5/12 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.4x | 6/13 |
| Working Capital | $343M | 3/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BBWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.33B | 2/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.07B | 2/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$254M | 6/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 19.4% | 4/6 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -9.7% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 14.9% | 1/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.5% | 1/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BBWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.40x | 6/10 |
| Receivables Turnover | 46.8x | 5/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.6x | 4/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.5x | 9/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 8 days | 5/9 |
| Days Inventory | 80 days | 7/10 |
| Payables Period | 61 days | 1/10 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 27 days | 7/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BBWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $7.21B | 2/9 |
| Operating Income | $1.21B | 2/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.98B | 3/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.03B | 2/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BBWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.80 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 23.6% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 202M | – |
| EPS Growth | 5.0% | 4/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.05B | 39.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $794M | 15.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $154M | 3.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $883M | 17.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $6.21B | |
| Short-term Debt | $1.03B | 20.0% of assets |
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Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Bath & Body Works, Inc. (Retail-Retail Stores, NEC): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BBWI Bath & Body Works, Inc. | ▶ | $4.06B |
| JD Jd.Com, Inc. | ▼ | $36.50B |
| ULTA Ulta Beauty, Inc. | ▶ | $25.35B |
| SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $1.56B |
| WOOF Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. | ▶ | $664M |
| TITN Titan Machinery Inc. | ▲ | $522M |
| HITI High Tide Inc. | ▲ | $224M |
| NEGG Newegg Commerce, Inc. | ▶ | $223M |
| FLWS 1 800 Flowers Com Inc | ▲ | $177M |
| NAAS Naas Technology Inc. | ▶ | $73M |
| BARK Bark, Inc. | ▲ | $70M |
| RENT Rent The Runway, Inc. | ▲ | $61M |
| INHD Inno Holdings Inc. | ▼ | $10M |
| TKLF Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. | ▲ | $7M |
| RCT Redcloud Holdings Plc | ▼ | $6M |
| LESL Leslie's, Inc. | ▼ | $560K |
| RMTG Regenerative Medical Technology Group Inc. | ▲ | $550K |
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Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, BBWI is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Bath & Body Works, Inc. stock predictions?
For BBWI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 53.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 25.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Bath & Body Works, Inc. forecasts updated?
Bath & Body Works, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Bath & Body Works, Inc.'s industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, BBWI included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Retail Stores, NEC. The largest are: Jd.Com, Inc. (JD), Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA), Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH), Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF), Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN), High Tide Inc. (HITI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.