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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 ResilienceSustained product-level profitability indicates Vera Bradley retains pricing power and healthy unit economics despite top-line pressure. A mid-40s gross margin gives room to cover fixed costs and supports operating leverage as volumes stabilize, improving the chance of durable margin recovery.
Improving Cash Generation And Reduced LeverageRecent positive quarterly OCF and ABL payoff materially improve near-term liquidity and financial flexibility. A return to positive TTM free cash flow and manageable debt-to-equity (~0.54) reduce refinancing risk and give management runway to execute transformation initiatives over the next 6–12 months.
Experienced Retail Leadership AppointedA permanent CEO with deep retail and brand turnaround experience strengthens execution capability for a multi‑year recovery. Leadership continuity and vested incentives align management to long-term product, wholesale and DTC strategy execution and can accelerate inventory and margin fixes.
Bears Say
Sustained Multi-year Revenue DeclineA >40% decline in revenue over a multi-year period signals structural demand erosion or lost distribution, increasing fixed-cost burden per unit. Reversing such declines requires durable improvements in assortment, marketing ROI and wholesale relationships, which are execution-intensive and time-consuming.
Eroding Equity And Recurring LossesMaterial shrinkage in equity and repeated net losses weaken the firm’s capital buffer and constrain strategic optionality. Continued losses could limit investments in product and distribution, raise cost of capital, and make the company more vulnerable to adverse shocks over the medium term.
Low Inventory Turns And Execution RiskLow inventory turnover and legacy product overhang depress cash conversion and require clearance actions that can compress margins. Management’s transformation and Outlet 2.0 pilots add execution risk: benefits depend on scaled, sustained improvements in assortment and responsiveness across channels.

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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 $3.80 in the past 12 months.
    What is Vera Bradley’s market cap?
    Vera Bradley’s market cap is $97.28M.
      When is Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 10, 2026 which is in 75 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 27,955,023 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Vera Bradley’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Vera Bradley reported an EPS of $0.09 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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