---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000701985-22-000025"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BBWI"
cik: "0000701985"
company_name: "Bath & Body Works, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-07-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T11:45:51.524307+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bath & Body Works lowers Q2 and FY 2022 guidance on inflation pressure

## Summary
- Q2 sales now expected down 6-7% YoY vs prior guide of low single-digit increase.
- Q2 EPS from continuing ops guided to $0.40-$0.42, down from $0.60-$0.65.
- Full-year sales forecast lowered to down mid-to-high single digits from low single-digit increase.
- Full-year operating income rate estimated in the mid-teens; EPS details deferred to Q2 earnings Aug 17.
- Cites inflationary pressure affecting customers and the business; clean inventory allows adaptation.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000701985-22-000025
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BBWI
- cik: 0000701985
- company_name: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-07-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/701985/000070198522000025/0000701985-22-000025-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/701985/000070198522000025/bbwi-20220720.htm

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