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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
Gross Margin SustainabilitySustained product-level gross margins near 46–48% indicate the brand retains pricing power and product economics even amid lower sales. Durable margin strength reduces reliance on promotions, supports recovery of operating leverage, and provides a structural buffer while management works to restore top-line volume.
Improved Cash GenerationRenewed positive operating and free cash flow and the Q4 payoff of the ABL demonstrate improving liquidity and financial flexibility. This reduces short-term refinancing risk, permits selective reinvestment in DTC/wholesale execution, and materially improves the firm's ability to fund transformation over the next several quarters.
Experienced LeadershipInstalling a seasoned retail CEO with a track record at global brands strengthens execution capability for assortment, wholesale relationships and margin recovery. His multi-year employment agreement and equity incentives align management with medium-term turnaround goals and lend governance stability during strategic changes.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue ContractionA secular decline in revenue of this magnitude erodes scale advantages across sourcing, retail economics and marketing ROI. Lower top-line scale makes fixed-cost absorption harder, increases per-unit SG&A burden, and lengthens the path to sustainable profitability absent durable reacceleration in demand or sizable productivity gains.
Sustained Operating LossesRecurring operating losses indicate the company has not yet reached structural break-even and limits its ability to invest behind growth. Continued deficits can deplete equity and constrain strategic options, increasing execution risk as management must both restore sales and maintain tight cost discipline to reach durable profitability.
Inventory Overhang And Low TurnsPersistently low inventory turns and legacy product overhang tie up working capital and blunt responsiveness to consumer trends. This raises the risk of markdown-driven margin erosion and limits the firm's agility to refresh assortments quickly, prolonging the recovery timeline and pressuring cash conversion over several quarters.

Vera Bradley News

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 $4.39 in the past 12 months.
    What is Vera Bradley’s market cap?
    Vera Bradley’s market cap is $94.13M.
      When is Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 11, 2026 which is in 11 days.
        How were Vera Bradley’s earnings last quarter?
        Vera Bradley released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.08.
          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 -0.33.
              How many shares outstanding does Vera Bradley have?
              Vera Bradley has 28,438,251 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Vera Bradley’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Vera Bradley reported an EPS of $0.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.01. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 35.743%.
                  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

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call conveyed a constructive and optimistic tone: management highlighted meaningful operational progress (Q4 profitability, gross margin expansion, $17M operating cash flow, substantial SG&A reductions, inventory declines and product/marketing momentum) while acknowledging remaining challenges such as modest year-over-year revenue declines, inventory overhang from prior initiatives, low inventory turns and a still-negative full-year cash flow. Management provided FY'27 revenue guidance and targets for improved rates and operating loss reduction, but emphasized that transformation work and execution risk remain over the next 6–12 months.View all VRA earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    80.94%9.74%0.37%2.49%
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