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Bath & Body Works (BBWI) Surges 8.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?

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Bath & Body Works (BBWI - Free Report) shares soared 8.7% in the last trading session to close at $17.46. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 17.7% loss over the past four weeks.

Bath & Body Works’ stock performance could be supported by progress under its Consumer First Formula, with product innovation, improving digital engagement and personalization strengthening the customer proposition. Expanding marketplace partnerships and international strategy are broadening the brand’s reach.

This owner of Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and other chain stores is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -68.6%. Revenues are expected to be $1.54 billion, down 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.

While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For Bath & Body Works, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.9% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. And a positive trend in earnings estimate revision usually translates into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on BBWI going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Bath & Body Works belongs to the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry. Another stock from the same industry, Arhaus, Inc. (ARHS - Free Report) , closed the last trading session 1.3% lower at $10.11. Over the past month, ARHS has returned 17.3%.

Arhaus, Inc.'s consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $0.08. Compared to the company's year-ago EPS, this represents a change of -11.1%. Arhaus, Inc. currently boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

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