Victoria’s Secret & Co. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“VS&Co” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSXY) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026.
Hillary Super, VS&Co Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered another strong quarter with broad-based growth across the business. Our Path to Potential strategy is working, our brands are stronger and more relevant, our customer file is growing, and we are gaining market share as product, brand identity, storytelling and execution are all working together.”
Ms. Super added, “We see significant opportunity ahead and are doubling down on what is working. We are increasing our strategic marketing investment to expand our reach, deepen customer connection, and build on the brand heat we are creating. With more product innovation, partnerships and emotionally connected campaigns ahead – including the Angels Among Us docuseries, an even bigger and better Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and holiday activations – we are incredibly excited about the back half of the year and the opportunity to continue building both of these iconic brands.”
Scott Sekella, VS&Co Chief Financial and Operating Officer, said, “Our second quarter results demonstrate the continued strength and improving quality of the business. Net sales increased 10%, near the high-end of our guidance, while adjusted operating income exceeded our expectations. We continued to benefit from stronger regular-price selling and disciplined execution, while navigating ongoing tariff uncertainty. Given our strong first-half performance and continued momentum entering the back half, we are raising our full-year net sales and adjusted operating income outlook. We remain focused on delivering profitable growth while making deliberate investments in product, customer experience and marketing to drive new customer growth and sustainable long-term value.”
Second Quarter 2026 Results
The Company reported net sales of $1.611 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 10% compared to net sales of $1.459 billion for the second quarter of 2025 and near the high-end of the previously communicated guidance range of $1.590 billion to $1.615 billion. Total comparable sales for the second quarter of 2026 increased 9%.
The Company reported operating income for the second quarter of 2026 of $257 million compared to operating income of $41 million in the second quarter of 2025. Net income was $183 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $16 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025.
In the second quarter of 2026, the Company received IEEPA tariff refunds of over $140 million, representing over 95% of the IEEPA tariffs paid by the Company. The impact of the tariff refunds, along with the other adjusted item described at the conclusion of this press release, have been excluded from our adjusted results.
Excluding the impact of the adjusted items, adjusted operating income for the second quarter of 2026 was $124 million, which was above the previously communicated guidance range of $90 million to $100 million. This result compares to last year’s second quarter adjusted operating income of $55 million. Adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $80 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, which was above the previously communicated guidance range of $0.65 to $0.75 per diluted share. This result compares to last year’s second quarter adjusted net income of $27 million, or $0.33 per diluted share.
Full Year and Third Quarter 2026 Outlook
The Company is now forecasting fiscal year 2026 net sales to be in the range of $7.100 billion to $7.180 billion, an increase compared to the previously communicated guidance range of $7.030 billion to $7.130 billion, and compared to net sales of $6.553 billion in fiscal year 2025. At this forecasted level of net sales, the Company is now forecasting adjusted operating income for fiscal year 2026 to be in the range of $560 million to $590 million, an increase compared to previously communicated guidance range of $550 million to $580 million, and compared to fiscal year 2025 adjusted operating income of $403 million.
The Company is forecasting net sales for the third quarter of 2026 to be in the range of $1.570 billion to $1.600 billion compared to net sales of $1.472 billion for the third quarter of 2025. At this forecasted level of net sales, operating income for the third quarter of 2026 is expected to be in the range of $10 million to $20 million compared to adjusted operating income of $0 million for the third quarter of 2025.
Adjusted Financial Information
At the conclusion of this press release, the Company has included a description of adjusted items and a reconciliation of reported to adjusted results.
Quarterly Earnings Conference Call
Victoria’s Secret & Co. will conduct its second quarter earnings call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, September 3, 2026. 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: VSXY) is a specialty retailer of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear, apparel, sport and swim as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. VS&Co is comprised of market leading brands, Victoria’s Secret and PINK, that strive to inspire confidence, spark joy and celebrate sexy. Additionally, Adore Me, our digital intimates brand, serves women across budgets and lifestyles. We are committed to empowering our more than 30,000 associates across a global footprint of approximately 1,430 retail stores in approximately 70 countries.
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Total Net Sales (Millions):
1 –Beginning in the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our International channel. Prior to the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our Direct channel. Direct sales in the European Union reported in the International channel were $22 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $39 million year-to-date 2026.
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. Prior to the third quarter of 2025, direct sales in the European Union are reported in our Direct channel. Direct sales in the European Union reported in the International channel were $22 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $39 million year-to-date 2026.
Comparable Sales Increase:
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:
1 – Includes three partner-operated stores at 8/1/26.
Adjusted results exclude the following items:
Adjusted forecasted results exclude the following items: