Some investors may be eyeing potential gains from dividends of Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) when the retailer releases first-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Wednesday, May 27.

As of now, Bath & Body Works has an annual dividend yield of 4.50%, with a quarterly dividend amount of 20 cents per share (80 cents a year).  

So, how can investors use its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 per month?

To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $133,200 or around 7,500 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $26,640 or around 1,500 shares.

To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($0.80 in this case). So, $6,000 / $0.80 = 7,500 …

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