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Revenue Recognition
6 Months Ended
Aug. 01, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
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Accounts receivable, net from revenue-generating activities were $128 million as of August 1, 2026, $137 million as of January 31, 2026 and $134 million as of August 2, 2025. Accounts receivable primarily relate to amounts due from the Company’s franchise, license and wholesale partners. Under these arrangements, payment terms are typically 60 to 90 days.
The Company records deferred revenue when cash payments are received in advance of transfer of control of goods or services. Deferred revenue primarily relates to gift cards, loyalty and credit card programs and direct channel shipments, which are all impacted by seasonal and holiday-related sales patterns. Deferred revenue was $211 million as of August 1, 2026, $257 million as of January 31, 2026 and $240 million as of August 2, 2025. The Company recognized $97 million as revenue year-to-date 2026 from amounts recorded as deferred revenue at the beginning of the fiscal year. As of August 1, 2026, the Company recorded deferred revenue of $204 million within Accrued Expenses and Other, and $7 million within Other Long-term Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The following table provides a disaggregation of Net Sales for the second quarter and year-to-date 2026 and 2025:
Second QuarterYear-to-Date
2026202520262025
(in millions)
Stores – North America
$898 $825 $1,700 $1,546 
Direct439 406 909 840 
International (a)274 228 561 426 
Total Net Sales$1,611 $1,459 $3,170 $2,812 
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(a)Results include consolidated China Joint Venture sales, 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 the 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.
The Company has a Victoria’s Secret and PINK multi-tender loyalty program, a co-branded credit card and a U.S. private label credit card through which customers can earn points on purchases of Victoria’s Secret and PINK product and through the co-branded credit card can earn points on purchases outside of the Company. A third-party financing company is the sole owner of the credit card accounts and underwrites the credit issued under the credit card programs. Revenue earned in connection with the Company’s credit card arrangements with the third party is primarily recognized based on credit card sales and usage.
The Company recognized Net Sales of $22 million and $18 million in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively, related to revenue earned in connection with its credit card arrangements. The Company recognized Net Sales of $43 million and $34 million in year-to-date 2026 and 2025, respectively, related to revenue earned in connection with its credit card arrangements.