Strong Revenue Growth
Net sales of $1.56 billion, up $207 million or 15% year-over-year; total comp sales increased 13%, driving total sales growth of 15% and marking the fourth consecutive quarter of positive comps.
Major Profitability Gains
Adjusted operating income rose 153% to $80 million (from $32 million prior year); adjusted EPS increased over 500% to $0.60 (from $0.09 prior year), well above guidance.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Full-year net sales guidance raised to $7.03–$7.13 billion (up from $6.85–$6.95B) implying 7%–9% YoY growth; adjusted operating income guidance raised to $550–$580 million (vs $403M FY2025); adjusted EPS guidance raised to $4.35–$4.60 (vs prior $3.20–$3.45 and $3.00 FY2025).
Broad-Based Brand Strength
Victoria's Secret, PINK and Beauty each delivered low-to-double-digit retail sales growth; bras grew low double-digits and panties/sleep up mid-teens; PINK delivered low double-digit growth driven by core apparel and intimates.
Beauty Momentum
Beauty accelerated to low double-digit growth with continued strength in fine fragrance (Bombshell franchise) and mist collection; integrated campaigns and increased newness drove holiday/gifting performance (double-digit Valentine's growth).
International Outperformance
Reported international sales growth of 45% in Q1 (driven by China and digital/social selling); adjusting for reporting shifts, international sales grew 36% YoY, with international retail comps up mid-teens.
Margin Expansion
Adjusted gross margin dollars increased 23% to $587 million; adjusted gross margin rate expanded to 37.6% from 35.2% (up ~240 basis points) despite ~$14 million (~90 bps) incremental net tariff pressure in the quarter.
Traffic, AUR and Customer File Growth
Both store and digital traffic increased (digital growing faster); first-quarter AURs were up mid-single digits; total customer file grew mid-single digits (acceleration from Q4) with new customer acquisition moving from mid-single digits in Q4 to low double digits in Q1.
Strong Cash & Capital Return
Ended Q1 with $207 million cash (up $69M YoY); repurchased 2.2 million shares for $100 million (average ~$45/share) with $150 million remaining on $250 million authorization.
Q2 Outlook and Operational Leverage
Q2 guidance: net sales $1.59–$1.615 billion (≈9%–11% growth); expected Q2 gross margin ~38.5% vs 35.6% prior year (≈290 bps expansion); operating income guidance $90–$100 million vs $55 million prior year, indicating continued top-line momentum and leverage.