Bath & Body Works Faces Securities Fraud Class Action with Deadline for Lead Plaintiff on March 13, 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Businesswire
- Lawsuit Background: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP has filed a securities fraud class action against Bath & Body Works, covering securities transactions from June 4, 2024, to November 19, 2025, highlighting serious investor concerns regarding the company's financial health.
- False Statements Allegation: The complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements during the class period, failing to disclose adverse facts about the company's business and prospects, which undermined investor confidence in the company's future.
- Financial Guidance Missteps: The lawsuit points out that Bath & Body Works' growth strategy failed to attract customers, as the company was unlikely to meet its previously issued financial guidance, reflecting poorly on the effectiveness of its brand collaborations and potentially impacting future sales performance.
- Investor Action: Investors must apply by March 13, 2026, to be appointed as lead plaintiffs in the class action, representing all affected investors and indicating a concern for corporate governance and transparency.
Analyst Views on BBWI
Wall Street analysts forecast BBWI stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BBWI is 20.14 USD with a low forecast of 15.00 USD and a high forecast of 26.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 23.270
Low
15.00
Averages
20.14
High
26.00
Current: 23.270
Low
15.00
Averages
20.14
High
26.00
About BBWI
Bath & Body Works, Inc. is a global omnichannel retailer focused on personal care and home fragrance. The Company offers a range of fragrances for the body and home, including selling collections for 3-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers, fine fragrance mists, liquid hand soaps, body lotions and body creams. It delivers customers their fragrances in multiple forms and categories. The Company sells merchandise through its retail stores in the United States and Canada, and through its Websites and other channels, under the Bath & Body Works, White Barn and other brand names. The Company’s international business is conducted through franchise, license and wholesale partners. It provides in-store experiences at more than 1,890 Company-operated Bath & Body Works locations in the United States and Canada, more than 525 international franchised locations and an online storefront at bathandbodyworks.com. Additionally, it offers a buy online pick-up in-store (BOPIS) option.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
