---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000701985-26-000025"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BBWI"
cik: "0000701985"
company_name: "Bath & Body Works, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-26T11:17:10+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-26T11:20:06.436757+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BBWI beats Q2; raises FY26 EPS guidance to $3.13-$3.33

## Summary
- Q2 net sales $1,514M, down 2.3% YoY; diluted EPS $0.58, adjusted EPS $0.62.
- Adjusted EPS $0.62 vs $0.37 prior year; operating income $216M vs $157M reported.
- Direct net sales grew for first time since 2021, aided by digital experience enhancements.
- FY26 EPS guidance raised to $3.13-$3.33 (adjusted $2.60-$2.80); net sales decline narrowed to 4%-2.5%.
- Q3 outlook: sales decline 5%-2.5%; EPS $0.05-$0.10; adjusted EPS $0.07-$0.12.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000701985-26-000025
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BBWI
- cik: 0000701985
- company_name: Bath & Body Works, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-26T11:17:10+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/701985/000070198526000025/0000701985-26-000025-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/701985/000070198526000025/bbwi-20260826.htm

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