Bath & Body Works, Inc.

BBWI · Consumer Cyclical

About Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI)

Bath & Body Works, Inc. is a Specialty Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

BBWI trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail

Key Statistics

Current Price
$18.57
Market Cap
$3.80B
52-Week High
$34.66
52-Week Low
$14.28
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail

$1,000 Invested in Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI)

1 Year
$635
+-36%
3 Years
$583
+-42%
5 Years
$420
+-58%
10 Years
$365
+-63%
Since IPO
$31,531
+3053%

How much would $1,000 invested in BBWI be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in BBWI 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) in 2025 would be worth $635 as of May 2026, representing a -36.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BBWI 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) in 2023 would be worth $583 as of May 2026, representing a -41.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BBWI 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) in 2021 would be worth $420 as of May 2026, representing a -58.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BBWI 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) in 2016 would be worth $365 as of May 2026, representing a -63.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in BBWI at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) at IPO would be worth $31,531 as of May 2026, representing a +3053.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.45%
Positive Months
291
55% of 527
Negative Months
234
44% of 527
Data Period
43+ years
527 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 2020 (+63.1%)
Best month on avg: November (+4.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jun 1985 (-50.1%)
Worst month on avg: June (-2.1%)

Over the past 43+ years (527 months), Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.45% with a median return of +1.55%. The stock had 291 positive months (55%) and 234 negative months (44%). The best month in BBWI's history was July 2020 with a +63.1% return, while the worst was June 1985 at -50.1%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.1%), and June the weakest (-2.1%).

BBWI's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +116.7%, and the worst was 2018 at -66.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 44 years of trading history, Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) has delivered an average annual return of +15.18% with a median return of +9.57%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.47%. The stock posted gains in 26 years (59%) and losses in 18 years (41%).

BBWI's best year was 2021 with a +133.70% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -54.31%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. BBWI achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.

Avg Return
+15.18%
Best Year
2021 (+133.70%)
Worst Year
2018 (-54.31%)
Positive Years
26/44
Year Return Start End
2026 -6.75% $19.91 $18.57
2025 -46.52% $37.24 $19.91
2024 -8.26% $40.59 $37.24
2023 +4.68% $38.77 $40.59
2022 -38.40% $62.94 $38.77
2021 +133.70% $26.93 $62.94
2020 +107.78% $12.96 $26.93
2019 -25.18% $17.32 $12.96
2018 -54.31% $37.92 $17.32
2017 -3.89% $39.45 $37.92
2016 -27.23% $54.21 $39.45
2015 +15.78% $46.82 $54.21
2014 +45.67% $32.14 $46.82
2013 +34.37% $23.92 $32.14
2012 +29.14% $18.52 $23.92
2011 +44.54% $12.82 $18.52
2010 +86.14% $6.88 $12.82
2009 +100.90% $3.43 $6.88
2008 -44.60% $6.19 $3.43
2007 -32.87% $9.21 $6.19
2006 +32.46% $6.96 $9.21
2005 -0.24% $6.97 $6.96
2004 +37.74% $5.06 $6.97
2003 +32.97% $3.81 $5.06
2002 -3.68% $3.95 $3.81
2001 -12.01% $4.49 $3.95
2000 -20.04% $5.62 $4.49
1999 +59.71% $3.52 $5.62
1998 +18.42% $2.97 $3.52
1997 +41.93% $2.09 $2.97
1996 +9.54% $1.91 $2.09
1995 -3.49% $1.98 $1.91
1994 +9.60% $1.81 $1.98
1993 -36.12% $2.83 $1.81
1992 -5.01% $2.98 $2.83
1991 +61.48% $1.84 $2.98
1990 +4.57% $1.76 $1.84
1989 +29.20% $1.36 $1.76
1988 +59.78% $0.85 $1.36
1987 -45.25% $1.56 $0.85
1986 +53.17% $1.02 $1.56
1985 +16.09% $0.88 $1.02
1984 +10.20% $0.80 $0.88
1983 +2.08% $0.78 $0.80

Frequently Asked Questions: BBWI

What sector is BBWI in?

BBWI operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Specialty Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has BBWI performed historically?

Over 44 years of trading history, BBWI has posted gains in 26 years (59% of the time). The best year was 2021 with a +133.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in BBWI?

You can invest in BBWI through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BBWI.

Last updated: 3/24/2026