Vera Bradley, Inc. reports developments tied to its branded consumer accessories business, including women’s handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. The company organizes sales through Vera Bradley Direct, which includes full-line and outlet stores, e-commerce sites and its outlet sale, and Vera Bradley Indirect, which includes wholesale accounts, third-party e-commerce, liquidation channels and brand licensing royalties.
Recurring updates include quarterly and annual results, segment revenue trends, store and digital-commerce activity, product assortment changes, and brand-reset initiatives such as Project Sunshine. Company news also covers board composition, executive appointments, and actions affecting shareholder rights and other public-company governance controls.
Vera Bradley (VRA) reported fiscal Q2 2027 consolidated net revenues of $71.6 million, up 1.1% year over year, and returned to profitability from continuing operations.
Net income from continuing operations was $4.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, versus a loss of ($4.7) million, or ($0.17), a year ago; non-GAAP net income was $3.3 million, or $0.11 per share, versus a non-GAAP loss of ($0.5) million. Direct segment revenue grew 8.0% to $65.4 million with comparable sales up 9.2%, while Indirect revenue fell 39.4% to $6.3 million due to marketplace strategy changes and lower liquidation sales. Gross profit rose to $42.8 million with margin expanding to 59.8%, aided by $7.7 million of tariff refunds; excluding refunds, margin rate improved by more than 40 basis points. Operating income reached $4.2 million (5.8% margin) from a loss a year ago, inventory declined 28.4% to $69.3 million, cash increased to $34.2 million with no debt, and the company reiterated full-year sales guidance of $255–$270 million and at least 50% improvement in non-GAAP operating loss.
Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) plans to report results for its second quarter of fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a live webcast available via its investor relations website and phone access at (877) 407-0779. A replay will be accessible by dialing (844) 512-2921 with access code 13761527 through September 29, 2026.
Vera Bradley (NASDAQ: VRA) announced its first-ever partnership with Nordstrom, making the brand available at all Nordstrom full-line stores nationwide and on Nordstrom.com.
A curated assortment of handbags, travel styles, backpacks, and accessories will be offered through August, with both companies optimistic about future seasonal expansions.
Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) reported first quarter Fiscal 2027 net revenues of $55.7 million, up 7.8% and the first quarterly growth since FY 2022. Net loss from continuing operations narrowed to $4.8 million ($0.17/share), or $2.5 million ($0.09/share) on a non-GAAP basis.
Non-GAAP gross margin rose to 51.8%, SG&A declined meaningfully, and operating loss improved about 74% GAAP and 76% non-GAAP. Inventory fell 26% to $73.0 million. For Fiscal 2027, Vera Bradley guides sales of $255–$270 million and expects non-GAAP operating loss to improve by at least 50% versus the prior year.
Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) will release first quarter fiscal year 2027 results at 8:00 a.m. ET on June 11, 2026, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast and phone access with replay will be available for investors.
Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) announced on April 24, 2026 that board member Carrie Tharp will not stand for re-election at the 2026 shareholder meeting after serving since 2020.
Tharp served on the Talent and Compensation and Audit Committees and cited expanded responsibilities at Google as the reason; the board will shrink and the vacancy will not be filled.
Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) announced that its Board unanimously approved an amendment accelerating the final expiration date of the company's shareholder rights plan from October 11, 2026 to April 17, 2026. The Rights Plan will terminate at the close of business on April 17, 2026.
The Board said it reviewed risks of control accumulation and concluded the Rights Plan is no longer required at this time, while reserving discretion to adopt a new plan in the future. Additional details will be filed on Form 8-K.
Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 results on March 12, 2026, and announced leadership changes. The company returned to fourth quarter profitability with $84.9M consolidated net revenues and $2.7M net income from continuing operations (GAAP).
Ian Bickley was named Chairman & CEO and Martin Layding was named Chief Operating and Financial Officer. Fiscal 2026 revenue was $269.7M and the company provided fiscal 2027 sales guidance of $255M–$270M, targeting a >40% improvement in operating loss versus the prior year non-GAAP loss.
Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) will report fourth quarter and fiscal year results for the period ending January 31, 2026 on March 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET with a live webcast available on the company website.
A replay will be accessible through March 26, 2026 via dial-in and access code 13758311. Contact information for investor and media inquiries is provided.
Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended November 1, 2025, with consolidated net revenues of $62.3M vs. $70.5M year-ago and a GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $12.4M (loss of $0.44 per diluted share).
GAAP results included a $5.9M inventory write-down and a $4.0M media credit write-off that together reduced Q3 EPS by about $0.35. On a non-GAAP basis, Q3 net loss from continuing operations was $8.3M (loss of $0.30 per share). Cash was $10.7M at quarter end with $10.0M drawn on the $75M ABL facility.