(Reuters) – L Brands on Friday raised its current-quarter profit forecast for the second time this month as the Victoria’s Secret owner benefits from consumers spending their stimulus checks and relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.
The U.S. government started delivering $1,400 checks as a $1.9 trillion aid bill was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this month.
The company now expects an adjusted profit of $0.85 to $1.00 per share in the first quarter, compared with its previous forecast of $0.55 to $0.65.
The retailer previously raised its adjusted profit outlook for the quarter on March 12, citing strong demand for Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret.
The Ohio-based company’s shares, which rose about 60% this year, gained 5.3% in premarket trading.
(Reporting by Mehr Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
