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Vera Bradley (VRA)
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Vera Bradley (VRA) Price & Analysis

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VRA Stock Chart & Stats

$2.88
-$0.15(-3.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.88
-$0.15(-3.90%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Inventory Reduction (working Capital Improvement)A 24.3% YoY inventory reduction to $82.9M materially lowers working capital needs and markdown risk. Sustained lower inventory supports margin recovery and cash conversion over months, improving liquidity and giving management flexibility to reinvest in higher-return product initiatives.
Product Innovation Driving Younger Cohort PenetrationStrong sell-through and >2x Gen Z penetration signal product-market fit with younger cohorts, a durable repositioning benefit. Winning younger customers can raise lifetime value, support channel diversification, and help revitalize brand relevance over 2–6 months and beyond if new assortments sustain demand.
Credit Agreement Amendments Improve Strategic FlexibilityThe credit amendments expand ability to monetize real estate, pursue sale-leaseback transactions and dispose of assets, and accept IP liens. This structural financing flexibility enhances liquidity options during transformation and reduces need for emergency capital, supporting execution of strategic turnaround plans.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And MarginsOngoing revenue declines and negative operating margins weaken the company's earnings power and limit reinvestment capacity. Persistent margin erosion reduces buffer for pricing pressure or promotional activity, making sustained recovery reliant on meaningful structural improvements to product mix and distribution.
Weak Cash Generation And Negative Free Cash FlowNegative operating cash flow and absent free cash flow constrain capital allocation, debt servicing, and inventory investment. Over a multi-month horizon this raises dependence on external financing or asset sales, reducing resilience to demand shocks and limiting the company’s ability to fund a sustained turnaround.
Material Inventory Write-downs Indicating Merchandising RiskA $5.9M write-down reflects prior assortment or forecasting failures and increases operating losses while eroding equity. Repeated write-downs signal structural merchandising and demand-planning deficiencies that can depress margins and cash flow over several quarters unless inventory and product strategies are materially improved.

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VRA FAQ

What was Vera Bradley’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vera Bradley lowest stock price was $1.39 and its highest was $3.71 in the past 12 months.
    What is Vera Bradley’s market cap?
    Vera Bradley’s market cap is $76.88M.
      When is Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 18, 2026 which is in 41 days.
        How were Vera Bradley’s earnings last quarter?
        Vera Bradley released its earnings results on Dec 11, 2025. The company reported -$0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.11 by -$0.19.
          Is Vera Bradley overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Vera Bradley’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Vera Bradley pay dividends?
            Vera Bradley does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Vera Bradley’s EPS estimate?
            Vera Bradley’s EPS estimate is 0.01.
              How many shares outstanding does Vera Bradley have?
              Vera Bradley has 27,955,023 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Vera Bradley’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Vera Bradley reported an EPS of -$0.3 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.11. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -16.279%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vera Bradley?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VRA
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Vera Bradley

                    Vera Bradley, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells women's handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. It operates through three segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The company offers bag products, such as totes, crossbodies, satchels, clutches, backpacks, baby bags, and lunch bags; accessories, including wallets, wristlets, eyeglass cases, scarves, and various technology accessories; bracelets, rings, and necklaces under Pura Vida brand name; and travel products consisting of rolling luggage, cosmetics, and travel and packing accessories, as well as travel bags comprising duffel and weekend bags. It also provides home products that include throw blankets, beach towels, and comforters, as well as items, such as mugs and tumblers; apparel/footwear comprising sleepwear, footwear, cotton face masks, outerwear, socks, and scarves; and stationery and merchandising products, as well as freight, licensing, and gift card breakage services. The company sells its Vera Bradley branded products through its full-line and factory outlet stores in the United States; and verabradley.com, an online outlet site, as well as its annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As of January 29, 2022, it operated 70 full-line and 75 factory outlet stores. The company sells its Pura Vida branded products through wholesale retailers, as well as through Pura Vida websites, including www.puravidabracelets.com, www.puravidabracelets.eu, and www.puravidabracelets.ca. It also sells its Vera Bradley branded products to approximately 1,800 specialty retail locations, department stores, national accounts, third party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators, as well as through licensing agreements. Vera Bradley, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Indiana.

                    Vera Bradley (VRA) Earnings & Revenues

                    VRA Earnings Call

                    Q3 2025
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The earnings call reflects a period of transformation for Vera Bradley, Inc. with several positive developments such as improvements in the direct business segment, inventory management, and successful product launches. However, significant challenges remain, including revenue declines, increased net loss, and issues in the indirect segment. The company is making strategic efforts to improve outcomes through initiatives like Project Sunshine and Outlet 2.0, but the financial setbacks present considerable hurdles.View all VRA earnings summaries
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