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Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$23.19 +1.85% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $23.32

Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 81/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (43.7% gross margin, 65% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE A- • BUY Cap $4.59B

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As of 2026-11-03, Bath & Body Works Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 81/100 at a spot price of $23.19 (+1.85% 1D, market cap $4.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BBWI ranks #13 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), BBWI carries a Roarable A- (81/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.1x, gross margin of 43.7%, and ROIC of 64.6%. By comparison, ASO (Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 9.9x, ROIC 17.4%, cap $3.65B) and RH (RH) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 22.9x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $2.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBWI leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while BBWI leads on capital efficiency (64.6% ROIC).

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Per BBWI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000701985), Bath & Body Works Inc. generated $7.29B in revenue (-0.2% YoY), $649.0M in net income, and $865.0M in free cash flow against $5.07B in total assets and $3.61B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (43.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $23.32 (+0.57%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 11.9% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 81/100 (A-) historically ranked in the Top 8% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.6% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A · Rk B-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+10.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BBWI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (81/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY BBWI SCORES 81/100 (A-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 11.9% FCF Margin ($865.0M FCF) & 43.7% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (71.3) create a -8 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B$18.95+7.8% Next Q

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Grade B+$20.42+6% Next Q

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Grade A-$21.64+7.2% Next Q

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Grade A-$23.19+8.4% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 81/100 (A-) score, BBWI faces multiple-compression risk if 7.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 41.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($18.81) or 200D SMA ($19.80) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($25.59) toward Bear Floor ($19.02).

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MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±8.8%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (BBWI)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for BBWI.

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BBWI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +24.95%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT

2026-11-03O $22.78H $23.19L $22.77C $23.19VOL 6.59M

RES: $22.44SUP: $14.22SMA50: $18.81SMA200: $19.80

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

-7.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -0.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BBWI)

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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (BBWI vs. ASO, RH, FCFS, BOBS)

Industry: Other Specialty Stores (42 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) ranks #13 by composite RQD confidence (81/100, grade A-) and #284 by equity capitalization ($4.59B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBWI leads on earnings valuation at 7.1x trailing P/E, while BBWI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 64.6% ROIC and 43.7% gross margin. BBWI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 81/100 (A-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
BBWI ACTIVE Bath & Body Works Inc.	A-	81/100	7.1x	43.7%	64.6%	+1.85%	$4.59B	Benchmark Subject
ASO Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc.	C+	68/100	9.9x	34.8%	17.4%	+4.46%	$3.65B	/aso-vs-bbwi →
RH RH	D+	56/100	22.9x	44.1%	15.1%	-0.09%	$2.78B	/rh-vs-bbwi →
FCFS FirstCash Holdings Inc.	D+	57/100	24.4x	96.0%	7.3%	+6.87%	$7.77B	/fcfs-vs-bbwi →
BOBS Bob's Discount Furniture Inc.	D+	53/100	—	—	—	+5.07%	$2.17B	/bobs-vs-bbwi →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0000701985 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) reported GAAP revenue of $7.29B (-0.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.31B , and -1.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $649.0M, operating cash flow of $1.10B, and free cash flow of $865.0M (+31.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, BBWI closed FY2025 with $5.07B in total assets against $3.61B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.01, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-01-31	$7.29B	$649.0M	$1.10B	$865.0M	$5.07B	$3.61B
FY2024 (FY)	2025-02-01	$7.31B	$798.0M	$886.0M	$660.0M	$4.87B	$3.88B
FY2023 (FY)	2024-02-03	$7.43B	$878.0M	$954.0M	$619.7M	$8.91B	$2.09B

3. BBWI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BBWI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does BBWI compare to ASO and RH in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BBWI?

Where is BBWI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BBWI last traded at $23.19 (+1.85% on volume of 7,247,897 shares), positioning the stock +23.29% above its 50-day simple moving average ($18.81) and +17.12% above its 200-day simple moving average ($19.80). Across its 52-week range of $14.28 to $25.21, BBWI sits at the 81.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 71.3 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.8% ($21.15 to $25.23).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 81/100 (A-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

BBWI — Bath & Body Works Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2026-01-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 81/100, corresponding to a A- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $23.19 (+1.85% 1D, market capitalization $4.59B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (19/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 64.6%, gross margin of 43.7%, operating margin of 15.4%, and free cash flow yield of 18.83%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (18/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 0.94x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.01, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.85x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Bath & Body Works Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Other Specialty Stores industry. Business model details such as product categories, customer base, and revenue mix are — The profile does not describe how the company earns its revenue beyond its sector and industry classification.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-31), Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) reported $7.29B in annual revenue (up from $7.31B in FY2024, -0.2% YoY) and $649.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($7.43B revenue, $878.0M net income) through FY2025, BBWI scaled operating cash flow to $1.10B and free cash flow to $865.0M, backed by $5.07B in total assets against $3.61B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (A- • RQD 81/100): Strong cash generator (43.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 19/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $14.28 – $25.21 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 7.1x trailing P/E and 5.5x EV/EBITDA against 15.4% operating margins and a 0.94x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Other Specialty Stores (Consumer Discretionary), BBWI carries a macro regime beta of 0.94 and gross margin of 43.7%.

Key Question #1: Can BBWI sustain or expand its 15.4% operating margin and 64.6% ROIC against Other Specialty Stores peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $7.29B and free cash flow of $865.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $3.61B in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is BBWI's 6.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.94x)?

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BBWI Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $23.19?

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The rating cites ROIC of 64.6% and an 18.83% FCF yield against a 7.1 trailing P/E, indicating strong cash generation priced at a low mu

Long BBWI at $22.77 targeting $30.06. The rating cites ROIC of 64.6% and an 18.83% FCF yield against a 7.1 trailing P/E, indicating strong cash generation priced at a low multiple.. Institutional whale score is 16/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $14.28 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

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@TapeReader_Pro Agree on the RQD 81/100 quality, though with 0.94 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $22.77 and keeping dry powder in case we test $21.18.

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Revenue fell from $7.43B to $7.29B and net income fell from $878.0M to $649.0M across the reported periods, while the macro regime

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on BBWI: Revenue fell from $7.43B to $7.29B and net income fell from $878.0M to $649.0M across the reported periods, while the macro regime pillar scored only 12 of 20.. At 7.1x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Other Specialty Stores triggers a 12-15% air pocket.