Bath & Body Works (BBWI) was a top performer on Monday, climbing 3.23% to $20.43 per share as investors showed confidence in retail stocks ahead of the holiday season. Despite overall sector decline, BBWI remained strong due to positive investor sentiment.

BBWI expects a weaker fourth quarter compared to last year, anticipating net sales to be down by high single digits and earnings per share to be $1.70, lower than the $2.09 reported a year earlier. This is attributed to the impact of tariffs on consumer spending.

For the full year, BBWI forecasts a decrease in net sales by low single digits, revising previous growth outlook. Earnings per share are projected at $2.83, a decline from $3.61 in the previous year. Investors are advised to consider other AI stocks for higher returns with limited downside risk.

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