Victoria's Secret (VSCO) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Victoria's Secret reported quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13 per share, representing an earnings surprise of +153.85% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $1.46 billion for the quarter ended July 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.78% and showing an increase from $1.42 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Victoria's Secret has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Victoria's Secret shares have declined approximately 45% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 10.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.58 on revenues of $1.35 billion, while for the current fiscal year, it is $2.01 on revenues of $6.24 billion [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, to which Victoria's Secret belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 34% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Victoria's Secret's stock performance [5][6]