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
$22.77
Market Cap
$4.59B
52-Week High
$25.21
52-Week Low
$14.28
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail

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

1 Year
$993
+-1%
3 Years
$868
+-13%
5 Years
$364
+-64%
10 Years
$540
+-46%
Since IPO
$39,501
+3850%

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 $993 as of November 2026, representing a -0.7% 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 $868 as of November 2026, representing a -13.2% 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 $364 as of November 2026, representing a -63.6% 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 $540 as of November 2026, representing a -46.0% 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 $39,501 as of November 2026, representing a +3850.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.50%
Positive Months
295
55% of 534
Negative Months
237
44% of 534
Data Period
44+ years
534 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 (-1.7%)

Over the past 44+ years (534 months), Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.50% with a median return of +1.67%. The stock had 295 positive months (55%) and 237 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 (-1.7%).

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 +15.71% with a median return of +9.90%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.03%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (61%) and losses in 17 years (39%).

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 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.

Avg Return
+15.71%
Best Year
2021 (+133.70%)
Worst Year
2018 (-54.31%)
Positive Years
27/44
Year Return Start End
2026 +16.82% $19.49 $22.77
2025 -46.52% $36.45 $19.49
2024 -8.26% $39.73 $36.45
2023 +4.68% $37.95 $39.73
2022 -38.40% $61.60 $37.95
2021 +133.70% $26.36 $61.60
2020 +107.78% $12.69 $26.36
2019 -25.18% $16.96 $12.69
2018 -54.31% $37.11 $16.96
2017 -3.89% $38.61 $37.11
2016 -27.23% $53.06 $38.61
2015 +15.78% $45.83 $53.06
2014 +45.67% $31.46 $45.83
2013 +34.37% $23.41 $31.46
2012 +29.14% $18.13 $23.41
2011 +44.54% $12.54 $18.13
2010 +86.14% $6.74 $12.54
2009 +100.90% $3.35 $6.74
2008 -44.60% $6.05 $3.35
2007 -32.87% $9.02 $6.05
2006 +32.46% $6.81 $9.02
2005 -0.24% $6.83 $6.81
2004 +37.74% $4.96 $6.83
2003 +32.97% $3.73 $4.96
2002 -3.68% $3.87 $3.73
2001 -12.01% $4.40 $3.87
2000 -20.04% $5.50 $4.40
1999 +59.71% $3.44 $5.50
1998 +18.42% $2.91 $3.44
1997 +41.93% $2.05 $2.91
1996 +9.54% $1.87 $2.05
1995 -3.49% $1.94 $1.87
1994 +9.60% $1.77 $1.94
1993 -36.12% $2.77 $1.77
1992 -5.01% $2.91 $2.77
1991 +61.48% $1.80 $2.91
1990 +4.57% $1.73 $1.80
1989 +29.20% $1.34 $1.73
1988 +59.78% $0.84 $1.34
1987 -45.25% $1.53 $0.84
1986 +53.17% $1.00 $1.53
1985 +16.09% $0.86 $1.00
1984 +10.20% $0.78 $0.86
1983 +2.08% $0.76 $0.78

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 27 years (61% 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: 11/1/2026