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Expert on Bath & Body Works: ‘an easy double the next three years’

Expert on Bath & Body Works: ‘an easy double the next three years’
Wajeeh Khan
Jun 25, 2022, 21:22 PM
  • Lauren Hill says Bath & Body Works Inc stock is a "buy" here.
  • Westwood expert explained why on CNBC Closing Bell: Overtime.
  • Shares of the U.S. retailer are down more than 50% for the year.

Bath & Body Works Inc (NYSE: BBWI) might have been painful for the shareholders this year, but the road ahead will likely be a rewarding one, says the Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Westwood Group.

BBWI separated from Victoria’s Secret

The retail chain separated from Victoria’s Secret in 2021, which, as per Lauren Hill, clears the way for a 100% increase in the stock price in the coming years. On CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime”, she said:

Last month, the Columbus-headquartered company reported results for its fiscal first quarter that topped Wall Street expectations.

Bath & Body Works is a reopening play

The stock currently trades at a PE multiple of 6.64. Hill is convinced Bath & Body works is a reopening name and will perform so much better as the world continues to pull out of the pandemic. She noted:

Hill also dubbed BBWI a great pick amidst the ongoing inflationary pressures because of its reasonably priced products. Shares are down more than 50% versus the start of 2022.