Operating Results and Earnings Exceed Expectations
Raises Fiscal Year 2025 Net Sales, Operating Income and Earnings Guidance
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria's Secret & Co. ("VS&Co" or the "Company") (NYSE:VSCO) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended November 1, 2025.
Hillary Super, VS&Co Chief Executive Officer, said, "We delivered a standout third quarter, with outperformance on net sales and earnings per share, exceeding the high-end of our guidance. Net sales increased 9% over last year, driven by strength across Victoria's Secret, PINK and Beauty, and supported by momentum across channels and geographies. These outstanding results reflect disciplined execution of our Path to Potential strategy. Building on the third quarter's outperformance as well as the solid start to our fourth quarter, we are raising our full year outlook and are well positioned for a successful holiday season and finish to our fiscal 2025."
Ms. Super concluded, "With two iconic brands, Victoria's Secret and PINK, a curated product assortment, high-emotion marketing and a relentless customer focus, we are reinforcing our leadership in global intimates and beauty. As we continue to advance our Path to Potential strategy, we are accelerating global growth, elevating brand distinctiveness, and unlocking greater value across our ecosystem to drive long-term profitable growth."
Scott Sekella, VS&Co Chief Financial and Operating Officer, said, "Building on strong first-half results, our third quarter exceeded expectations. We delivered robust adjusted gross margin expansion of 170 basis points, driven by a reduced promotional approach and higher regular-priced selling, while leveraging the strength of our business model. We remain focused on managing costs while prioritizing investments in product innovation, brand strength, and customer experience. These efforts, along with the solid operational foundation we have built enables us to scale effectively and support the Company's growth, giving us confidence in delivering a strong finish to the year and positioning VS&Co for long-term success."
Third Quarter 2025 ResultsThe Company reported net sales of $1.472 billion for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 9% compared to net sales of $1.347 billion for the third quarter of 2024 and above our previously communicated guidance range of $1.390 billion to $1.420 billion. Total comparable sales for the third quarter of 2025 increased 8%.
The Company reported operating loss for the third quarter of 2025 of $19 million compared to operating loss of $47 million in the third quarter of 2024. The Company reported net loss of $37 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025 compared to net loss of $56 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024.
Excluding the impact of the adjusted items described at the conclusion of this press release, adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2025 was breakeven at $0 million, which was better than our previously communicated guidance range of adjusted operating loss of $35 million to $55 million. This result compares to last year's third quarter adjusted operating loss of $28 million. Adjusted net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was $22 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, which was better than our previously communicated guidance range of adjusted net loss per diluted share of $0.55 to $0.75. This result compares to last year's third quarter adjusted net loss of $39 million, or $0.50 per diluted share.
Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 OutlookThe Company is raising its full year outlook and is now forecasting net sales in the range of $6.450 billion to $6.480 billion, compared to prior guidance of $6.330 billion to $6.410 billion. At this forecasted level of net sales, adjusted operating income is expected to be in the range of $350 million to $375 million, compared to prior guidance of $270 million to $320 million. Adjusted net income per diluted share for the full year 2025 is estimated to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.65, compared to prior guidance of $1.80 to $2.20. This outlook includes an estimated net tariff impact of approximately $90 million for fiscal year 2025, compared to prior guidance of $100 million.
For the fourth quarter, the Company is forecasting net sales to be in the range of $2.170 billion to $2.200 billion compared to last year's fourth quarter net sales of $2.106 billion. At this forecasted level of net sales, adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter of 2025 is expected to be in the range of $265 million to $290 million. Adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2025 is estimated to be in the range of $2.20 to $2.45. As previously disclosed, last year's results include an approximately $26 million benefit to net sales, gross margin and operating income as a result of the Company's cumulative adjustment for its change in accounting estimate related to expected future redemption on outstanding gift cards.
Adjusted Financial InformationAt the conclusion of this press release, we have included a reconciliation of reported to adjusted results and forecasted results.
Quarterly Earnings Conference CallVictoria's Secret & Co. will conduct its third quarter earnings call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Friday, December 5, 2025. To listen, call 1-800-619-9066 (international dial-in number: 1-212-519-0836); passcode 5358727. For an audio replay, call 1-800-839-2204 (international replay number: 1-203-369-3032); passcode 2485654 or log onto www.victoriassecretandco.com. The materials accompanying the earnings call have been posted on the Investors section of the Company's website. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call.
About Victoria's Secret & Co. Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSCO) is a specialty retailer of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, apparel, casual sleepwear, swim, lounge and sport as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. VS&Co is comprised of market leading brands, Victoria's Secret and PINK, that share a common purpose of supporting women in all they do, and Adore Me, a technology-led, digital first innovative intimates brand serving women of all sizes and budgets at all phases of life. We are committed to empowering our more than 30,000 associates across a global footprint of more than 1,400 retail stores in approximately 70 countries.
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market disruptions including pandemics or significant health hazards, severe weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, financial crises, political crises or other major events, or the prospect of these events;
uncertainty in the global trade environment, including the imposition or threatened imposition of tariffs or other trade restrictions and any retaliatory measures imposed by impacted exporting countries;
our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan;
difficulties arising from changes and turnover in company leadership or other key positions;
our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified associates and manage labor-related costs;
our dependence on traffic to our stores and the availability of suitable store locations on satisfactory terms;
our ability to successfully operate and expand internationally and related risks;
the operations and performance of our franchisees, licensees, wholesalers and joint venture partners;
our ability to successfully operate and grow our direct channel business;
our ability to protect our reputation and the image and value of our brands;
our ability to attract customers with marketing, advertising and promotional programs;
the highly competitive nature of the retail industry and the segments in which we operate;
consumer acceptance of our products and our ability to manage the life cycle of our brands, remain current with fashion trends, and develop and launch new merchandise, product lines and brands successfully;
our ability to integrate acquired businesses and realize the benefits and synergies sought with such acquisitions;
our ability to incorporate artificial intelligence into our business operations successfully and ethically while effectively managing the associated risks;
our ability to source materials and produce, distribute and sell merchandise on a global basis, including risks related to:
political instability and geopolitical conflicts;
environmental hazards, severe weather and natural disasters;
significant health hazards and pandemics;
delays or disruptions in shipping and transportation and related pricing impacts;
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; and
disruption due to labor disputes;
our geographic concentration of production and distribution facilities in central Ohio and Southeast Asia;
the ability of our vendors to manufacture and deliver products in a timely manner, meet quality standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations;
fluctuations in freight, product input and energy costs;
our and our third-party service providers' ability to implement and maintain information technology systems and to protect associated data and system availability against cybersecurity incidents and disruptions or failures of systems;
our ability to maintain the security of customer, associate, third-party and company information;
stock price volatility;
shareholder activism matters;
our ability to maintain our credit rating;
our ability to comply with regulatory requirements; and
legal, tax, trade and other regulatory matters.
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Total Net Sales (Millions):
ThirdQuarter2025
ThirdQuarter2024
%Inc/(Dec)
Year-to-Date2025
Year-to-Date2024
%Inc/(Dec)
Stores, North America
$
778.2
$
738.1
5.4
%
$
2,324.3
$
2,267.2
2.5
%
Direct1
428.5
411.0
4.3
%
1,268.2
1,290.1
(1.7
%)
International2
264.8
198.3
33.5
%
691.1
566.8
21.9
%
Total
$
1,471.5
$
1,347.4
9.2
%
$
4,283.6
$
4,124.1
3.9
%
1, Year-to-date results include an approximately $20 million negative impact on direct net sales from the website closure due to the security incident in the second quarter of 2025. Beginning in the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our International channel. Direct sales in the European Union were $12 million in the third quarter of 2025. Prior to the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our Direct channel.2, Results include consolidated joint venture sales in China, royalties associated with franchise partners sales, wholesale sales, and beginning in the third quarter of 2025 direct sales in the European Union. Direct sales in the European Union were $12 million in the third quarter of 2025. Prior to the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our Direct channel.
Comparable Sales Increase (Decrease):
ThirdQuarter2025
ThirdQuarter2024
Year-to-Date2025
Year-to-Date2024
Stores and Direct1
8%
3%
4%
(2%)
Stores Only2
5%
2%
3%
(4%)
NOTE: Please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion regarding our comparable sales calculation.1, Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada, consolidated joint venture stores in China and direct sales.2, Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada and consolidated joint venture stores in China.
Total Stores:
Stores at 2/1/25
Opened
Closed
Stores at 11/1/25
Company-Operated:
U.S.
782
12
(26)
768
Canada
24
1
(1)
24
Subtotal Company-Operated
806
13
(27)
792
