Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.5%
Payout Ratio
22.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
22.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR27.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.2%
Total Shareholder Yield11.7%
1Y Total Return-35.0%
5Y Total Return-42.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,79610Y ago$4,83420Y ago$30,165
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BBWI's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bath & Body Works, Inc. distributes 22.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBWI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 27.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBWI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.5% dividend yield, 8.2% buyback yield, 11.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -42.0%, with dividends contributing 8.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,834 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.82
Avg/Payment$0.1911
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 3.28% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 5.39% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.57% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.00% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.07% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.61% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.25% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.75% | Jun 21, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Beauty and Personal Care Retail
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
22.2% payout
Streak
1Y
27.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.7%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.61 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.83 | 20.9% | 4.79x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 89.9% | 4 | $3.43 | 23.3% | 4.29x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.42 | 73.7% | 3 | $4.88 | 8.6% | 11.58x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | -75.0% | 1 | $3.00 | 8.1% | 12.37x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.97 | -50.0% | 4 | $-1.33 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $1.94 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.31 | 84.0% | 1.19x | 6.1% |
| 2017 | $1.94 | -45.5% | 4 | $3.42 | 56.7% | 1.76x | 6.1% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does BBWI pay per share?
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BBWI's next ex-dividend date?
BBWI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BBWI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BBWI's dividend safe?
BBWI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.2% and FCF payout ratio of +18.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BBWI increased its dividend?
BBWI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +27.0%.
How often does BBWI pay dividends?
Bath & Body Works, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BBWI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BBWI five years ago would be worth approximately $5,796 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BBWI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BBWI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.