Core Insights - Bath & Body Works, Inc. reported a strong start to 2025 with net sales of $1,424 million, reflecting a 2.9% increase compared to $1,384 million in the same quarter of 2024 [4][9] - The company appointed Daniel Heaf as CEO, effective May 16, 2025, aiming to leverage his leadership to accelerate growth [3][4] - The company maintains its full-year 2025 net sales guidance of 1% to 3% growth and earnings per diluted share guidance of $3.25 to $3.60 [6][9] Financial Performance - First quarter earnings per diluted share increased by 29% to $0.49, compared to $0.38 in the previous year [5][9] - Operating income for the first quarter was reported at $209 million, up from $187 million in the same quarter last year [5][9] - Net income rose to $105 million from $87 million year-over-year [5][9] Sales Breakdown - U.S. and Canada store sales reached $1,110 million, a 4.3% increase from $1,065 million in the prior year [26] - Direct sales in the U.S. and Canada decreased by 4.3% to $250 million from $261 million [26] - International sales grew by 10.1% to $64 million compared to $58 million in the previous year [26] Store Operations - As of May 3, 2025, the total number of company-operated stores increased to 1,900, with 1,787 in the U.S. and 113 in Canada [27] - The company opened 13 new stores and closed 8 in the U.S. and Canada during the period [27] - Internationally, the total partner-operated stores decreased to 524, with 489 in other international locations [29] Future Guidance - The company expects second quarter 2025 net sales to be flat to up 2% compared to $1,526 million in the second quarter of 2024 [7] - Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter is projected to be between $0.33 and $0.38, down from $0.68 in the same quarter last year [7] - The anticipated impact of current tariff rates is included in the full-year guidance [6][7]

Company Announcement - Bath & Body Works, Inc. plans to report its first quarter 2025 financial results before market open on May 29, 2025 [1] - A conference call will be hosted at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the results and provide a business update [1] Conference Call Details - Investors and analysts can participate by dialing 877-407-9219 (domestic) or 412-652-1274 (international) [2] - A telephone replay will be available by dialing 877-660-6853 (domestic) or 201-612-7415 (international) with access code 13753334 [2] Webcast Information - The audio webcast can be accessed on the events and presentations page of the company's website, with a replay available approximately three hours after the live call [3] Company Overview - Bath & Body Works is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, offering a variety of products including fine fragrance mist, body lotion, and 3-wick candles [4] - The company operates 1,895 locations in the U.S. and Canada, along with 529 international franchised locations and an online storefront [4]