earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Victoria's Secret raises Q4 2022 guidance; plans $125M accelerated share repurchase
Victoria's Secret & Co.
2022-FY EPS reported
$4.14
revenue$6,344,000,000
- Q4 2022 operating income guidance raised to $265-275M (13-14% of sales) from $245-265M.
- Q4 diluted EPS now expected $2.25-2.35, up from prior $2.05-2.25.
- Net sales decline improved to 7-8% vs. prior high-single digit decline; Q4 2021 sales $2.175B.
- Plans $125M ASR with Goldman Sachs; initial delivery ~2.5M shares on Feb 3, 2023; final settlement Q2 2023.
- Inventory expected down low double digits YoY after modal mix shifts; expense outcome at better end.