Bath & Body Works Shares Sink After Weak Q3 Results

Bath & Body Works shares tumbled more than 14% after the retailer reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results, missing Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue.

Disappointing Q3 Performance

Adjusted EPS: $0.35
- Missed analyst expectations of $0.39 (FactSet)
Revenue: $1.59B
- Fell short of the $1.63B consensus
Results indicate softer demand across key product categories including soaps, lotions, and home fragrances.

Market Reaction

Investors reacted sharply to the miss, sending shares lower as the retailer continues to face:

Slowing discretionary spending
Heightened promotional activity
Margin pressures heading into the holiday season

Outlook

The underperformance raises concerns about Bath & Body Works’ ability to regain momentum during the crucial year-end quarter, despite typically strong seasonal spending.