These two spinoffs will move higher

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On August 3, 2021, L Brands (old New York symbol LB) became two separate firms: Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works. Investors received one new share of Victoria’s Secret for every three shares of L Brands they held. L Brands then changed its name to Bath & Body Works. So far, Victoria’s Secret is up over 20% since the spinoff, while the former parent is down 8%. With malls now re-opened and the e-commerce channels for each retailer expanding, we like the outlook for both companies. VICTORIA’S SECRET & CO. $50 is a spinoff buy. The company (New York symbol VSCO; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 84.3 million; Market cap: $4.2 billion; No dividend paid; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.victoriassecretandco.com) sells lingerie, sleepwear and beauty products through 1,362 stores in over 70 countries under the Victoria’s Secret and PINK (aimed at younger shoppers) banners. Affiliates operate 33% of those outlets. Victoria’s Secret saw sales in its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter, ended January 29, 2022, rise 3.6%, to…