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Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Victoria'S Secret & Co. · 10-Q · Q1 FY2026 · Period ended May 2, 2026
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Market Risk
The market risk inherent in our financial instruments represents the potential loss in fair value, earnings or cash flows arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates. We may use derivative financial instruments like foreign currency forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swap arrangements to manage exposure to market risks. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We have operations and investments in foreign countries which expose us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Our Canadian dollar, Chinese Yuan and Euro denominated earnings are subject to exchange rate risk as substantially all our merchandise sold in Canada and Europe and a portion of our merchandise sold in China is sourced through U.S. dollar transactions. Although we utilize foreign currency forward contracts to partially offset risks associated with our operations in Europe, these measures may not succeed in offsetting all the short-term impact of foreign currency rate movements and generally may not be effective in offsetting the long-term impact of sustained shifts in foreign currency rates.
Further, although our royalty arrangements with our international partners are denominated in U.S. dollars, the royalties we receive in U.S. dollars are calculated based on sales in the local currency. As a result, our royalties in these arrangements are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Interest Rate Risk
Our investment portfolio primarily consists of interest-bearing instruments that are classified as cash and cash equivalents based on their original maturities. Our investment portfolio is maintained in accordance with our investment policy, which specifies permitted types of investments, credit quality standards and maturity profiles and limits credit exposure to any single issuer. The primary objective of our investment activities is the preservation of principal, the maintenance of liquidity and the maximization of interest income while minimizing risk. As of May 2, 2026, our investment portfolio was primarily comprised of money market funds and bank deposits. Given the short-term nature and quality of investments in our portfolio, we do not believe there is any material risk to principal associated with increases or decreases in interest rates.
Our outstanding long-term debt as of May 2, 2026 consists of the 2029 Notes, which have a fixed interest rate, the $382 million in outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan Facility, which has a variable interest rate based on Term SOFR, and the $15 million in outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility, which has a variable interest rate based on Term SOFR. Our exposure to interest rate changes is limited to the fair value of the debt outstanding as well as the interest we pay on the Term Loan Facility and ABL Facility, which we believe would not have a material impact on our earnings or cash flows.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table provides a summary of the principal value and estimated fair value of our outstanding debt as of May 2, 2026, January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025:
May 2, 2026 January 31, 2026 May 3, 2025
(in millions)
Principal Value $ 982 $ 983 $ 986
Fair Value, Estimated (a) 967 971 912
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(a)The estimated fair value of our publicly traded debt is based on reported transaction prices which are considered Level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize in a current market exchange.
As of May 2, 2026, we believe that the carrying values of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of their short maturity. We further believe the principal value of the outstanding debt under the ABL Facility approximates its fair value as of May 2, 2026, January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025 based on the terms of the borrowings from the ABL Facility.
The following table provides a summary of our Designated Cash Flow Hedges recognized at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 2, 2026, January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025 (in millions):
Measurement Level May 2, 2026 January 31, 2026 May 3, 2025
Designated Cash Flow Hedge Assets Level 2 $ 1 $ — $ —
The estimated fair values of the Designated Cash Flow Hedges were determined using the market approach, which utilizes observable market inputs, including spot and forward currency exchange rates. These are considered Level 2 inputs in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement.
Concentration of Credit Risk
We maintain cash and cash equivalents and derivative contracts with various major financial institutions. We monitor the relative credit standing of financial institutions with whom we transact and limit the amount of credit exposure with any one entity. As of May 2, 2026, our investment portfolio was primarily comprised of money market funds and bank deposits. We also periodically review the relative credit standing of franchise, license and wholesale partners and other entities to which we grant credit terms in the normal course of business.