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Vera Bradley (VRA) Price & Analysis

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VRA Stock Chart & Stats

$3.35
$0.05(1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.35
$0.05(1.36%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Direct-channel MomentumSustained improvement across stores and digital channels indicates stronger customer engagement and better execution rather than a single-quarter spike. Direct momentum also gives Vera Bradley greater control over merchandising, customer data and pricing, supporting more durable revenue growth.
Cash Generation And Inventory DisciplineStrong cash generation alongside materially lower inventory suggests improved working-capital management and tighter buying discipline. This provides resources to fund digital, product and brand initiatives internally while reducing the capital tied up in slower-moving merchandise.
Product And Brand RepositioningA consistent product strategy built around Vera Originals, heritage prints and reimagined iconic styles can reinforce brand identity and improve assortment productivity. Early validation from collaborations and refreshed collections supports a more durable basis for customer reengagement.
Bears Say
Profitability Remains NegativeThe business has not yet restored consistent earnings power, so revenue recovery is not fully converting into durable shareholder returns. Continued net losses limit financial resilience and leave future performance dependent on successfully sustaining margin and expense improvements.
Indirect-channel ContractionThe sharp wholesale and marketplace decline offsets much of the Direct-channel progress and exposes a material weakness in channel breadth. Rebuilding specialty and department-store accounts may take time, creating execution risk for revenue scale over coming quarters.
Gross-margin Quality And Cost PressureReported margin expansion was substantially assisted by a tariff refund, which is not a recurring operating driver. With SG&A also elevated, underlying product and freight gains must continue and offset costs for profitability to become sustainably positive.

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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 $6.43 in the past 12 months.
    What is Vera Bradley’s market cap?
    Vera Bradley’s market cap is $170.41M.
      When is Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Vera Bradley’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 09, 2026 which is in 44 days.
        How were Vera Bradley’s earnings last quarter?
        Vera Bradley released its earnings results on Sep 15, 2026. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.08 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 -0.2.
              How many shares outstanding does Vera Bradley have?
              Vera Bradley has 28,688,663 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Vera Bradley’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Vera Bradley reported an EPS of $0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.08. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 34.539%.
                  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., including its affiliated companies, specializes in the design, manufacturing, and sale of a diverse range of women's products, such as handbags, travel gear, various fashion and home accessories, and gifts. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. Under the Vera Bradley brand, the product catalog is extensive, featuring numerous bag types like totes, crossbody bags, satchels, clutches, backpacks, baby bags, and lunch bags. The accessories line includes wallets, wristlets, eyeglass cases, scarves, and technology-related items. For travel, they provide rolling luggage, cosmetic organizers, various packing accessories, and larger duffel or weekend bags. Their home collection encompasses throw blankets, beach towels, comforters, and drinkware like mugs and tumblers. Additionally, they offer apparel and footwear such as sleepwear, different shoe styles, cotton face masks, outerwear, socks, and scarves. The company also handles stationery, merchandising, freight services, licensing, and gift card breakage services. Through its Pura Vida segment, Vera Bradley offers an assortment of jewelry, including bracelets, rings, and necklaces. Vera Bradley branded merchandise is distributed directly to consumers via its 70 full-line stores and 75 factory outlet stores across the United States (as of January 29, 2022). Sales also occur through its official website, verabradley.com, an associated online outlet site, and an annual outlet event in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Indirectly, these products are available at approximately 1,800 specialty retail locations, department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce platforms, inventory liquidators, and through licensing agreements. Pura Vida branded goods are sold via wholesale partnerships and dedicated online portals, including puravidabracelets.com, puravidabracelets.eu, and puravidabracelets.ca. Vera Bradley, Inc. was established in 1982 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Roanoke, Indiana.

                    Vera Bradley (VRA) Earnings & Revenues

                    VRA Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call was predominantly positive. Management highlighted a second consecutive quarter of overall growth, accelerating Direct performance, positive comparable sales, improved profitability, underlying gross margin expansion, sharply lower inventory, stronger cash generation, no debt and reiterated guidance. The main challenges were the 39% decline in Indirect revenue, fewer stores, higher SG&A, the contribution of tariff refunds to reported gross margin improvement and remaining work to rebuild the Indirect channel.View all VRA earnings summaries
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