Vera Bradley, Inc. Announces Reporting Date For Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
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.
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VRA slipped 2.17% while peers were mixed: RCKY up 9.71%, WEYS up 1.9%, FORD up 4.23%, and FOSL/DBI down modestly. Momentum scanner peers also showed both gains and losses, pointing to stock-specific rather than sector-wide drivers.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11 | Q3 FY2026 results | Negative | -16.3% | Weak Q3 revenues and sizable GAAP loss with write-downs and write-offs. |
| Nov 26 | Q3 call scheduling | Neutral | +4.7% | Announced timing and access details for Q3 FY2026 earnings release. |
| Sep 11 | Q2 FY2026 results | Negative | -7.9% | Q2 revenues fell sharply with a net loss and store closures disclosed. |
| Aug 28 | Q2 call scheduling | Neutral | +1.5% | Set date and webcast details for Q2 FY2026 earnings announcement. |
| Jun 11 | Q1 FY2026 results | Negative | -19.1% | Disappointing Q1 with revenue decline, higher loss, and guidance suspension. |
Earnings-related releases have typically seen weak to negative follow-through, with an average move of -7.42% and notably sharp sell-offs on full quarterly result reports.
Over the last year, Vera Bradley’s FY2026 earnings cycle featured multiple quarters of revenue declines and net losses, with Q1, Q2, and Q3 results each drawing negative price reactions of -19.15%, -7.89%, and -16.28% respectively. In contrast, prior announcements simply scheduling earnings dates (Aug 28 and Nov 26, 2025) saw modest gains of 1.47% and 4.73%. Today’s update similarly just sets the timing for Q4 and full-year FY2026 results and the conference call.
Historical Comparison
This scheduling release mirrors prior earnings-date announcements, which saw modest moves versus larger declines around full earnings results, where the average one-day move was -7.42% for FY2026-related earnings news.
Across FY2026, Q1–Q3 earnings showed declining revenues and persistent losses, framing expectations for the upcoming Q4 and full-year report that this announcement sets the timetable for.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement sets the schedule for Vera Bradley’s fourth quarter and full-year FY2026 results, with the release at 8:00 a.m. ET on March 12, 2026 and a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Historically, actual FY2026 earnings releases have coincided with notable price moves, while prior reporting-date notices drew milder reactions. Investors may focus on how upcoming results compare with earlier quarters that showed revenue declines and losses.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website; Investor Relations | Vera Bradley Designs Inc. Alternatively, interested parties may dial into the call at (877) 407-0779. A replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and remain available through March 26, 2026. To access the recording, listeners should dial (844) 512-2921, and enter the access code 13758311.
ABOUT VERA BRADLEY, INC.
Vera Bradley, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a leading designer of women’s handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the brand is known for its innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors that inspire and connect women unlike any other brand in the global marketplace.
The Company has two reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct (“VB Direct”) and Vera Bradley Indirect (“VB Indirect”). The VB Direct business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products through Vera Bradley Full-Line and Outlet stores in the United States; Vera Bradley’s websites, www.verabradley.com, outlet.verabradley.com, and international.verabradley.com; and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The VB Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 1,100 specialty retail locations throughout the United States, as well as select department stores, national accounts, third party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators, and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand.

CONTACTS: Investors: Tom Filandro, Partner ICR, Inc. VeraBradleyIR@icrinc.com Media: 877-708-VERA (8372) Mediacontact@verabradley.com