Bath & Body Works reports USD 1.5M net sales in Q2 FY25
This represents a 1.5% year-over-year rise from USD 1.526 billion recorded in the same period last year.
USA – Bath & Body Works has posted net sales of USD 1.549 billion for the quarter ending August 2, 2025, marking a 1.5% year-over-year rise from USD 1.526 billion recorded in the same period last year.
Operating income decreased to USD 157 million from USD 183 million in the prior year, and net income declined to USD 64 million from USD 152 million, partly due to leadership transition costs.
The net income fell to USD 64 million from USD 152 million in the prior-year period.
Daniel Heaf, chief executive officer of Bath & Body Works, commented, “Our team delivered a solid quarter, with revenue and adjusted earnings per share at the high end of our guidance range.”
“Based on our strong first-half results and our confidence in our outlook, we are raising the low end of our full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance range.”
The company’s adjusted earnings per diluted share stood at USD 0.37, consistent with the prior year and at the high end of its guidance range.
While sales in U.S. and Canadian stores grew by 4.9% to USD 1.20 billion, digital sales and international revenue declined.
The earnings per diluted share, excluding one-time items, remained steady at USD 0.37 compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, adjusted operating income declined to USD 172 million from USD 183 million, and adjusted net income slipped to USD 78 million from USD 83 million.
Following a solid second-quarter performance, the company narrowed its full-year net sales growth forecast to a range of 1.5% to 2.7%, up from the previous 1% to 3% range, signalling confidence in its core categories despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Earnings per diluted share for the whole year are now expected to land between USD 3.28 and USD 3.53, slightly below the prior year’s USD 3.61.
However, the company raised the low end of its adjusted EPS guidance from USD 3.25 to USD 3.35, maintaining the upper bound at USD 3.60, suggesting stronger-than-anticipated operational resilience.
Bath & Body Works is executing strategic initiatives that focus on enhancing digital experiences, product efficacy, and distribution expansion to drive sustainable, long-term growth.
The list includes off-mall locations and redesigned formats, such as the Gingham+ concept, which enhances the customer experience through wider aisles and interactive scent bars.
Internationally, the brand is executing a strong expansion strategy with at least 30 net new store openings planned for 2025.
Notably, the company has launched in over 600 college campus stores nationwide, marking its most significant U.S. distribution push outside traditional retail and deepening engagement with Gen Z consumers.
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