Victoria's Secret (VSCO) Q4 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q4 2026 earnings summary
5 Mar, 2026Executive summary
Comparable sales grew 8% in Q4 and 5% for the full year 2025, marking a return to growth and exceeding both revenue and profit guidance.
Brand momentum accelerated, customer file expanded, and market share increased across all key categories and geographies.
Transformation strategy executed across four pillars: bra authority, PINK, beauty, and brand projection.
Adjusted EPS exceeded guidance at $2.77 for Q4 and $3.00 for the year, up 22% year-over-year.
Management team largely new, driving tangible impact and operational discipline.
Financial highlights
Q4 2025 net sales were $2.27B, up 8% year-over-year; full-year net sales reached $6.553B, up 5–6%.
Adjusted operating income was $316M in Q4 and $403M for the year, both above guidance.
Q4 adjusted gross margin rate was 39.4%; full-year adjusted gross margin was 37.0%.
Adjusted net income per diluted share was $2.77 in Q4 and $3.00 for the year.
Free cash flow for the year was $312M, including a $69M one-time litigation benefit; adjusted free cash flow was $244M.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 net sales expected at $6.85B–$6.95B, up 5–6% year-over-year.
Operating income guidance: $430M–$460M; EPS: $3.20–$3.45.
Q1 2026 net sales forecasted at $1.49B–$1.53B, up 10–13% year-over-year.
Capital expenditures planned at $220M–$240M; free cash flow $220M–$250M.
Store of the Future format to reach 30% of North America fleet and 55% internationally by year-end.
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