Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Draws Mixed Analyst Reactions from Telsey and TD Cowen

With an annual dividend yield of 3.93%, Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) is included among the Top 10 High Dividend Stocks to Invest In According to Analysts.

Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Draws Mixed Analyst Reactions from Telsey and TD Cowen

On May 28, Telsey Advisory analyst Dana Telsey lowered the firm’s price recommendation on Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) to $22 from $25. She reiterated a Market Perform rating on the shares. The analyst noted that the firm is encouraged by the company’s improved operating expense deleverage and stronger sales trends. At the same time, Telsey reduced its price target due to ongoing macroeconomic concerns and the potential impact of inflationary pressures.

Also on May 28, TD Cowen analyst Jonna Kim raised the firm’s price goal on BBWI to $25 from $20. She maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings per share came in better than expected despite weak consumer sentiment. It also noted that the second-quarter fiscal 2026 guidance brackets Street expectations, while the full-year fiscal 2026 guidance was reaffirmed.

Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) is a global omnichannel retailer focused on personal care and home fragrance products. The company offers a wide range of fragrances for both the body and home. Its product portfolio includes 3-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers, fine fragrance mists, liquid hand soaps, body lotions, and body creams.

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