BBWI CLASS ACTION: Did Bath & Body Works, Inc. Mislead Investors? BFA Law Notifies Investors to Contact the Firm by March 16 about the Filed Securities Class Action

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, Inc. and certain senior executives for securities fraud following significant stock drops attributed to potential violations of federal securities laws [1]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, captioned Lingam v. Bath & Body Works, Inc., et al., No. 2:26-cv-00039 [3]. - Investors have until March 16, 2026, to request to be appointed to lead the case [3]. Group 2: Company Performance and Strategy - Bath & Body Works is a specialty retailer focusing on home fragrance and body care products, exploring product categories beyond its core business, including men's products, lip care, hair care, and laundry items [4]. - The company claimed that customers were responding favorably to its innovations and that its strategy was effective in driving topline growth [5]. Group 3: Stock Performance and Financial Results - On August 28, 2025, Bath & Body Works reported disappointing Q2 2025 results, cutting its full-year earnings guidance by $0.03 to a range of $3.28 to $3.53, leading to a stock price drop of $2.18 per share, or 6.9% [6]. - Following the Q3 2025 results on November 20, 2025, which included a further reduction in full-year guidance and acknowledgment that the strategy had not grown the customer base, the stock fell by $5.22 per share, or 24.8% [7].