Bath & Body Works(US:BBWI) Globenewswire·2026-02-03 11:36Core 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]. Company Overview - Bath & Body Works is a specialty retailer focused 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]. Financial Performance and Stock Impact - On August 28, 2025, Bath & Body Works reported disappointing Q2 2025 financial 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%, from $31.54 to $29.36 [6]. - Following the Q3 2025 financial results on November 20, 2025, which revealed that the company's strategy of pursuing adjacencies had not grown the customer base, the stock price fell by $5.22 per share, or 24.8%, from $21.04 to $15.82 [7]. Legal Proceedings - Investors have until March 16, 2026, to request to be appointed to lead the class action case, which is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, captioned Lingam v. Bath & Body Works, Inc., et al. [3].