Vera Bradley back to profit on $71.6M Q2 sales
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) reported second quarter Fiscal 2027 results showing a return to profitability and stronger fundamentals.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) reported second quarter Fiscal 2027 results showing a return to profitability and stronger fundamentals. Consolidated net revenues from continuing operations rose 1.1% to $71.6 million, while net income from continuing operations was $4.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, versus a loss of ($4.7) million a year earlier. On a non-GAAP basis, net income from continuing operations was $3.3 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.
The Direct segment drove performance, with revenues up 8.0% to $65.4 million and comparable sales up 9.2%, while Indirect revenues declined 39.4% to $6.3 million as the company shifted its marketplace and liquidation strategy. Gross margin expanded to 59.8% from 50.1%, aided by $7.7 million of tariff refunds, and SG&A fell to $38.7 million from $40.4 million. Operating income from continuing operations improved to $4.2 million (5.8% margin) from a loss of ($4.6) million. The balance sheet strengthened, with cash at $34.2 million, no debt, inventory down 28.4% to $69.3 million, and year-to-date operating cash flow of $17.7 million. Vera Bradley reiterated Fiscal 2027 sales guidance of $255–$270 million and expects non-GAAP operating loss improvement of at least 50% versus the prior year.
Positive
- Return to profitability: Net income from continuing operations was $4.5 million versus a prior-year loss of ($4.7) million.
- Direct segment strength: Direct revenues grew 8.0% to $65.4 million with comparable sales up 9.2%, the second consecutive quarter of positive comps.
- Margin expansion: Gross margin increased to 59.8% from 50.1%, with underlying gross margin (excluding $7.7 million tariff refunds) also improving versus last year.
- Stronger cash and lower inventory: Cash rose to $34.2 million from $15.2 million a year ago, inventory fell 28.4%, and year-to-date operating cash flow was $17.7 million.
- Improved operating performance: Operating income from continuing operations was $4.2 million (5.8% margin) versus a loss of ($4.6) million (6.5% negative margin) in the prior year.
- Guidance maintained with targeted loss reduction: The company reiterated Fiscal 2027 sales guidance of $255–$270 million and anticipates non-GAAP operating loss improving by at least 50% from the prior-year loss of $21.7 million.
Negative
- Indirect segment decline: Indirect revenues fell 39.4% to $6.3 million, reflecting strategic shifts in the marketplace channel and reduced liquidation sales.
- Low top-line growth: Consolidated net revenues increased only 1.1% year over year, indicating early-stage recovery despite stronger profitability.
- Full-year loss still expected: Despite improvement, the company’s guidance implies it still expects a non-GAAP operating loss for Fiscal 2027, albeit at least 50% better than the prior-year loss.
Filing Explained
The September 15 Form 8-K furnishes Vera Bradley’s quarterly earnings release under Items 2.02 and 9.01; the release is not treated as filed for Section 18 liability and is not incorporated by reference into another registration statement or document.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net revenues (Q2 FY2027): $71.6 million
Net income from continuing operations (Q2): $4.5 million
Diluted EPS from continuing operations (Q2): $0.15 per share
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8 metrics
Net revenues (Q2 FY2027)
$71.6 million
Consolidated net revenues from continuing operations, up 1.1% year over year
Net income from continuing operations (Q2)
$4.5 million
Compared to a net loss of ($4.7) million in the prior-year quarter
Diluted EPS from continuing operations (Q2)
$0.15 per share
Versus ($0.17) per diluted share in the prior-year quarter
Direct segment revenues (Q2)
$65.4 million
Increased 8.0% from $60.5 million in the prior-year quarter
Indirect segment revenues (Q2)
$6.3 million
Decreased 39.4% from $10.3 million in the prior-year quarter
Gross margin (Q2)
59.8% of net revenues
Improved from 50.1% of net revenues in the prior-year quarter
Cash and cash equivalents
$34.2 million
As of August 1, 2026, versus $15.2 million at the end of last year’s second quarter
Inventory balance
$69.3 million
As of August 1, 2026, down 28.4% from $96.7 million a year earlier
Key Terms
non-GAAP, comparable sales, asset-based lending, operating cash flow, +1 more
5 terms
non-GAAP financial
"The Company believes that the non-GAAP measures presented in this earnings release"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
comparable sales financial
"Comparable sales increased 9.2%, with all channels positive"
"Comparable sales" are the total sales from stores or products that have been open for a certain period, usually the same time last year or last quarter. They help show whether a business is growing by comparing similar locations or products over time, much like checking if your favorite store's sales are going up compared to previous years.
asset-based lending financial
"The Company had no borrowings on its asset-based lending (“ABL”) facility"
Asset-based lending is a type of loan where a borrower uses tangible assets — such as inventory, accounts receivable, equipment, or real estate — as collateral to secure credit. For investors, it matters because the quality and liquidity of the pledged assets affect the lender’s risk and the borrower’s borrowing capacity; like borrowing against items in a pawnshop, stronger assets generally mean safer loans and clearer recovery options if the borrower defaults.
operating cash flow financial
"in the quarter we generated $23 million of operating cash flow"
Operating cash flow is the amount of money a company earns from its main business activities, like selling products or services. It shows how well the company can generate cash to pay bills, invest in growth, or return money to shareholders. This figure helps investors understand if the company’s core operations are healthy and sustainable.
transformation initiatives financial
"Transformation initiatives (1) recorded in SG&A expenses"
Earnings Snapshot
Net revenues: $71.6 million · Guidance included
Second quarter of Fiscal 2027 ended August 1, 2026
Net revenues
$71.6 million
Up 1.1% from $70.9 million in the prior-year quarter
Net income from continuing operations
$4.5 million
Improved from a net loss of ($4.7) million in the prior-year quarter
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
$0.15
Improved from ($0.17) in the prior-year quarter
Gross margin
59.8%
Improved from 50.1% in the prior-year quarter; underlying margin also improved excluding $7.7 million tariff refunds
Operating income from continuing operations
$4.2 million
Improved from an operating loss of ($4.6) million in the prior-year quarter
Guidance
For Fiscal 2027, the company plans net sales of $255–$270 million and anticipates improvements in gross profit and SG&A rates, driving non-GAAP operating loss improvement of at least 50% versus the prior-year non-GAAP operating loss of ($21.7) million.
FAQ
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How did Vera Bradley (VRA) perform financially in Q2 Fiscal 2027?
Vera Bradley reported net revenues of $71.6 million, up 1.1% year over year, and net income from continuing operations of $4.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to a loss of ($4.7) million, or ($0.17) per share, in the prior-year quarter.
What drove Vera Bradley (VRA) revenue by segment in Q2 Fiscal 2027?
Direct segment revenues were $65.4 million, an 8.0% increase from $60.5 million, with comparable sales up 9.2%. Indirect segment revenues were $6.3 million, down 39.4% from $10.3 million, due to strategy and liquidation changes.
How did Vera Bradley’s (VRA) margins change in Q2 Fiscal 2027?
Gross profit was $42.8 million, or 59.8% of net revenues, versus $35.5 million, or 50.1%, a year earlier. The company received $7.7 million in tariff refunds, and it stated gross margin rate improved by more than 0.4% excluding these refunds.
What is Vera Bradley’s (VRA) cash and inventory position as of August 1, 2026?
As of August 1, 2026, Vera Bradley had $34.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $69.3 million in inventory, a 28.4% reduction from $96.7 million a year earlier. The company reported no borrowings under its asset-based lending facility.
What guidance did Vera Bradley (VRA) provide for Fiscal 2027?
The company plans for net sales of $255–$270 million and expects improvements in gross profit and SG&A rates to drive non-GAAP operating loss improvement of at least 50% versus the prior-year non-GAAP operating loss of ($21.7) million.
How did Vera Bradley’s (VRA) operating cash flow change year to date?
For the twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $17.7 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of ($23.3) million in the comparable prior-year period.
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On September 15, 2026 , Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly period ended August 1, 2026. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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VERA BRADLEY ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2027 RESULTS
Records second consecutive quarter of overall growth with FYQ2 consolidated net revenues up 1.1% to $71.6 million
Direct Segment sales accelerated versus Q1 up 8.0%
Reiterates FY 2027 Sales and Operating Margin Guidance
FORT WAYNE, Ind., September 15, 2026 – Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027 (“Fiscal 2027”).
Second Quarter Comments
“I’m pleased to report that our second quarter results reflect continued momentum in our transformation,” said Ian Bickley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vera Bradley. “This marked our second consecutive quarter of overall revenue growth, with total revenue up 1.1% versus the prior year. The underlying health of our business continued to strengthen across our direct channels, margin structure, and balance sheet.”
Bickley continued, “Our direct segment delivered revenue growth of 8%, our fifth consecutive quarter of sequential improvement, with comparable sales up 9.2% for the quarter, our second consecutive quarter of positive comparable results. Momentum built as the back-to-school season took hold during the second quarter and we entered the third quarter with strength across both our full-price and outlet channels.”
“We continued to manage our balance sheet and liquidity with discipline. Inventory ended the quarter down 28% compared to last year, in the quarter we generated $23 million of operating cash flow and we closed the quarter with $34 million of cash, double our prior-year position, and no debt.”
“Based on our year-to-date performance, we continue to expect year-over-year non-GAAP operating loss improvement of at least 50%. Significant work remains, and we’re encouraged by the progress we’re seeing across all five pillars of our transformation, and we remain committed to returning the business to long-term sustainable growth, profitability, and cash flow generation,” concluded Bickley.
Summary of Financial Performance for the Second Quarter
Consolidated net revenues from continuing operations totaled $71.6 million, compared to $70.9 million in the prior year second quarter ended August 2, 2025.
Vera Bradley, Inc.’s net income from continuing operations totaled $4.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, net income from continuing operations totaled $3.3 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.
In the prior year second quarter, net loss from continuing operations totaled ($4.7) million, or ($0.17) per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations totaled ($0.5) million, or ($0.02) per diluted share.
Second Quarter Details
Direct segment revenues totaled $65.4 million, an 8.0% increase from $60.5 million in the prior year second quarter. Comparable sales increased 9.2%, with all channels positive, driven by improved ecommerce conversion and improved average transaction value across direct channels.
Indirect segment revenues totaled $6.3 million, a 39.4% decrease from $10.3 million in the prior year second quarter. The decrease was driven by strategic shifts and timing related to our marketplace strategy, in addition to a reduction in liquidation sales, while continued improvements in specialty and department stores partially offset this decline.
Consolidated gross profit totaled $42.8 million, or 59.8% of net revenues, compared to $35.5 million, or 50.1% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, prior year consolidated gross profit totaled $35.4 million, or 49.9% of net revenues.
The increase in year-over-year margin rate is primarily due to the impact of $7.7 million for tariff refunds received during the quarter relating to prior period customs entries; excluding tariff refunds gross margin rate improved more than 0.4% versus last year.
Consolidated selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expense totaled $38.7 million, or 54.1% of net revenues, compared to $40.4 million, or 57.1% of net revenues, in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, consolidated SG&A expense totaled $38.7 million, or 54.0% of net revenues, compared to $36.3 million, or 51.2% of net revenues, in the prior year. The increase in non-GAAP SG&A expense is due to higher variable compensation expense this year combined with prior year benefit from stock forfeitures.
Operating income from continuing operations totaled $4.2 million, or 5.8% of net revenues, compared to an operating loss of ($4.6) million, or (6.5%) of net revenues, in the prior year second quarter – a 1230 basis point improvement. On a non-GAAP basis, operating income (loss) from continuing operations totaled $4.3 million, or 5.9% of net revenues, compared to ($0.6) million, or (0.8%) of net revenues, in the prior year second quarter – a 670 basis point improvement.
By segment:
•Direct operating income was $16.7 million, or 25.5% of Direct net revenues, compared to $9.3 million, or 15.4% of Direct net revenues, in the prior year.
•Indirect operating income was $3.0 million, or 47.5% of Indirect net revenues, compared to $2.2 million, or 21.2% of
Indirect net revenues, in the prior year.
•On a non-GAAP basis, the above segment results do not significantly change.
Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents as of August 1, 2026, totaled $34.2 million compared to $15.2 million at the end of last year’s second quarter and up $15.7 million versus the January 31, 2026 fiscal year end. The Company had no borrowings on its asset-based lending (“ABL”) facility during the quarter.
As of August 1, 2026 inventory was $69.3 million, a 28.4% reduction, compared to $96.7 million at the end of last year’s second quarter. The decrease is driven by improved assortment planning, buy management, and sales performance, as well as the $5.3 million Project Restoration inventory reserve.
Year to date net capital spending has totaled $1.0 million compared to $2.6 million in the prior year and was driven by store relocations that occurred in the prior year period.
Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance
Excluding net revenues, all guidance-related numbers are non-GAAP. The prior year income statement numbers used in the forward-looking discussion below are also non-GAAP. Non-GAAP adjustments are discussed in the Non-GAAP Numbers section, below.
•The Company continues to focus on stabilizing the business and plans for sales to be in the range of $255 million to $270 million.
•The guided sales range reflects the impact of rebuilding of the wholesale business under new leadership, while also placing less emphasis on liquidation channels.
•Due to continued operational focus, the Company anticipates improvements in gross profit and SG&A rates, enabling
operating loss improvement by 50% or better versus the prior year loss of ($21.7) million.
Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Measures
Non-GAAP Numbers
The current-year non-GAAP second quarter and six-month income statement amounts referenced below exclude the previously outlined charges for severance, consulting and professional fees associated with strategic initiatives and shareholder matters, professional fees associated with the sale of Pura Vida, transformation initiatives, and the income tax effect related to these items.
The prior-year non-GAAP second quarter and six-month income statement amounts referenced below exclude the previously outlined charges for severance, consulting and professional fees associated with strategic initiatives and shareholder matters, property, plant and equipment impairment charges, professional fees associated with the sale of Pura Vida, PO cancellation fees, transformation initiatives, inventory write-offs associated with the sale of Pura Vida, and the income tax effect related to these items.
The Company’s management does not, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider the supplemental non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Further, the non-GAAP measures utilized by the Company may be unique to the Company, as they may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
The Company believes that the non-GAAP measures presented in this earnings release, including cash usage; gross profit; selling, general, and administrative expenses; operating loss from continuing operations; net loss from continuing operations; and diluted net loss from continuing operations per share, along with the associated percentages of net revenues, are helpful to investors because they allow for a more direct comparison of the Company’s year-over-year performance and are consistent with management’s evaluation of business performance. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures can be found in the Company’s supplemental schedules included in this earnings release.
Consistent with SEC regulations, the Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in reliance on the “unreasonable efforts” exception set forth in the applicable regulations, because there is substantial uncertainty associated with predicting any future adjustments the Company may make to its GAAP financial measures in calculating non-GAAP financial measures.
Call Information
A conference call to discuss the second quarter financial results is scheduled for today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. 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 September 29, 2026. To access the recording, listeners should dial (844) 512-2921 and enter the access code 13761527.
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: Direct and Indirect. The Direct business consists of sales of products through Vera Bradley Full-Line and Outlet stores in the United States; Vera Bradley’s websites, www.verabradley.com, www.verabradleyoutlet.com, and international.verabradley.com; direct to consumer marketplaces; and typically (but not in fiscal 2027), the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 1,200 specialty retail locations throughout the United States, as well as select department stores, national accounts, and third-party inventory liquidators; and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand.
Website Information
We routinely post important information for investors on our website www.verabradley.com in the "Investor Relations" section. We intend to use this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
Investors and other interested parties may also access the Company’s most recent Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report outlining its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives at https://verabradley.com/pages/corporate-responsibility.
Vera Bradley Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this release are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including: possible adverse changes in general economic conditions and their impact on consumer confidence and spending; possible inability to predict and respond in a timely manner to changes in consumer demand; possible loss of key management or design associates or inability to attract and retain the talent required for our business; possible inability to maintain and enhance our brands; possible inability to successfully implement the Company’s long-term strategic plan; possible inability to successfully open new stores, close targeted stores, and/or operate current stores as planned; incremental tariffs or adverse changes in the cost of raw materials and labor used to manufacture our products; possible adverse effects resulting from a significant disruption in our distribution facilities; or business disruption caused by pandemics or other macro factors. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s public reports filed with the SEC, including the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement. Financial schedules are attached to this release.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(unaudited)
| August 1, 2026 | January 31, 2026 | August 2, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 34,249 | $ | 18,513 | $ | 15,184 | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 12,819 | 17,301 | 16,983 | |||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 69,252 | 75,951 | 96,685 | |||||||||||||||||
| Short-term contingent consideration | 1,835 | 1,605 | 1,694 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes receivable | 223 | 317 | 444 | |||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7,468 | 6,034 | 9,463 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 125,846 | 119,721 | 140,453 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating right-of-use assets | 64,915 | 63,233 | 66,876 | |||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 44,255 | 46,358 | 49,357 | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term contingent consideration | — | 230 | 858 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | 4,257 | 4,463 | 8,632 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 239,273 | $ | 234,005 | $ | 266,176 | ||||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 14,905 | $ | 16,235 | $ | 21,127 | ||||||||||||||
| Accrued employment costs | 8,698 | 5,394 | 7,242 | |||||||||||||||||
| Short-term operating lease liabilities | 15,573 | 18,620 | 17,814 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | 12,353 | 10,185 | 11,541 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 22 | 16 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 51,551 | 50,450 | 57,724 | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | — | — | 10,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 55,395 | 51,914 | 57,919 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 2 | 2 | 47 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 106,948 | 102,366 | 125,690 | |||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in-capital | 117,180 | 116,152 | 115,286 | |||||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 172,114 | 172,439 | 182,147 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (149) | (132) | (127) | |||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock | (156,820) | (156,820) | (156,820) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 132,325 | 131,639 | 140,486 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 239,273 | $ | 234,005 | $ | 266,176 | ||||||||||||||
Vera Bradley, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 1, 2026 | August 2, 2025 | August 1, 2026 | August 2, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 71,649 | $ | 70,858 | $ | 127,351 | $ | 122,510 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 28,835 | 35,361 | 55,706 | 64,246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 42,814 | 35,497 | 71,645 | 58,264 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 38,747 | 40,442 | 72,875 | 81,246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 113 | 353 | 762 | 533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations | 4,180 | (4,592) | (468) | (22,449) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | 227 | (134) | 162 | (130) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | 4,407 | (4,726) | (306) | (22,579) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (93) | (17) | 19 | 390 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 4,500 | $ | (4,709) | $ | (325) | $ | (22,969) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax | — | 37 | — | (15,163) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 4,500 | $ | (4,672) | $ | (325) | $ | (38,132) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 28,546 | 27,935 | 28,337 | 27,854 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 30,004 | 27,935 | 28,337 | 27,854 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.16 | $ | (0.17) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.82) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (0.55) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic net income (loss) per share | $ | 0.16 | $ | (0.17) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (1.37) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.17) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.82) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (0.55) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.17) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (1.37) | ||||||||||||||||||
Vera Bradley, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
| Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||
| August 1, 2026 | August 2, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (325) | $ | (38,132) | ||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment | 3,522 | 4,100 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of operating right-of-use assets | 9,914 | 10,220 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | — | 1,048 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 161 | 97 | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2,658 | (29) | ||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of business | — | 15,163 | ||||||||||||
| Other non-cash loss, net | 92 | 17 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 4,321 | (3,994) | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | 6,699 | (4,913) | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,228) | (1,212) | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | (1,718) | 2,830 | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 100 | 140 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, net | (11,162) | (11,772) | ||||||||||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 4,687 | 3,139 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 17,721 | (23,298) | ||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (1,038) | (2,613) | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash disposed | — | 1,037 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,038) | (1,576) | ||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||||
| Tax withholdings for equity compensation | (930) | (200) | ||||||||||||
| Borrowings under asset-based revolving credit agreement | — | 15,000 | ||||||||||||
| Repayment of borrowings under asset-based revolving credit agreement | — | (5,000) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (930) | 9,800 | ||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (17) | (108) | ||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 15,736 | $ | (15,182) | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 18,513 | 30,366 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 34,249 | $ | 15,184 | ||||||||||
Vera Bradley, Inc.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2027
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Thirteen Weeks Ended August 1, 2026
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||
| Net income from continuing operations | $ | 4,500 | |||
Severance(1) | 46 | ||||
Transformation initiatives(1) | 30 | ||||
Income tax adjustments(2) | (1,259) | ||||
| Net income from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | 3,317 | ||||
| Diluted net loss per share from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 0.11 | |||
(1) Recorded in selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses | |||||
(2) Adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS are calculated using a statutory tax rate of 26% | |||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct | Indirect | Unallocated Corporate Expenses | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 16,682 | 2,978 | $ | (15,480) | $ | 4,180 | ||||||||||||||||
| Severance | — | — | 46 | 46 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transformation initiatives | 3 | — | 27 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 16,685 | $ | 2,978 | $ | (15,407) | $ | 4,256 | |||||||||||||||
Vera Bradley, Inc.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2026
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Thirteen Weeks Ended August 2, 2025
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (4,709) | |||
Severance(1) | 3,017 | ||||
Consulting and professional fees(1) | 842 | ||||
Transformation initiatives(1) | 276 | ||||
PO cancellation fees(2) | (126) | ||||
Income tax adjustments(3) | 169 | ||||
| Net loss from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | (531) | ||||
| Diluted net loss per share from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | (0.02) | |||
(1) Recorded in SG&A expenses | |||||
(2) Represents true up of PO cancellation fees and recorded in cost of goods sold | |||||
(3) Adjusted net loss from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS are calculated using a statutory tax rate of 26% | |||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct | Indirect | Unallocated Corporate Expenses | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 9,335 | 2,190 | $ | (16,117) | $ | (4,592) | ||||||||||||||||
| Severance | — | — | 3,017 | 3,017 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting and professional fees | 25 | — | 817 | 842 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transformation initiatives | 15 | 4 | 257 | 276 | |||||||||||||||||||
| PO cancellation fees | (108) | (18) | — | (126) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 9,267 | $ | 2,176 | $ | (12,026) | $ | (583) | |||||||||||||||
Vera Bradley, Inc.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2027
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 2026
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (325) | |||
Severance(1) | 1,163 | ||||
Consulting and professional fees(1) | 27 | ||||
Professional fees associated with sale of Pura Vida(1) | 94 | ||||
Transformation initiatives(1) | 189 | ||||
Income tax adjustments(2) | (284) | ||||
| Net income from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | 864 | ||||
| Diluted net income per share from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 0.03 | |||
(1) Recorded in SG&A expenses | |||||
(2) Adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS are calculated using a statutory tax rate of 26% | |||||
| Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vera Bradley Direct | Vera Bradley Indirect | Unallocated Corporate Expenses | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 19,789 | 6,987 | $ | (27,244) | $ | (468) | ||||||||||||||||
| Severance | 334 | 117 | 712 | 1,163 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting and professional fees | — | — | 27 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Professional fees associated with sale of Pura Vida | — | — | 94 | 94 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transformation initiatives | 12 | 2 | 175 | 189 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 20,135 | $ | 7,106 | $ | (26,236) | $ | 1,005 | |||||||||||||||
Vera Bradley, Inc.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2026
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 2, 2025
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (22,969) | |||
Severance(1) | 3,307 | ||||
Consulting and professional fees(2) | 1,563 | ||||
PPE impairment charges(1) | 1,048 | ||||
Professional fees associated with sale of Pura Vida(1) | 976 | ||||
PO cancellation fees(3) | 860 | ||||
Transformation initiatives(1) | 276 | ||||
Inventory write-off associated with sale of Pura Vida(3) | 250 | ||||
Income tax adjustments(4) | 4,108 | ||||
| Net loss from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | (10,581) | ||||
| Diluted net loss per share from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | (0.38) | |||
(1) Recorded in SG&A expenses | |||||
(2) $555 recorded in cost of goods sold and $1,008 recorded in SG&A expenses | |||||
(3) Recorded in cost of goods sold | |||||
(4) Adjusted net loss from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS are calculated using a statutory tax rate of 26% | |||||
| Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vera Bradley Direct | Vera Bradley Indirect | Unallocated Corporate Expenses | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 3,799 | 4,170 | $ | (30,418) | $ | (22,449) | ||||||||||||||||
| Severance | 15 | — | 3,292 | 3,307 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting and professional fees | 608 | 78 | 877 | 1,563 | |||||||||||||||||||
| PPE impairment charges | 1,048 | — | — | 1,048 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Professional fees associated with sale of Pura Vida | — | — | 976 | 976 | |||||||||||||||||||
| PO cancellation fees | 739 | 121 | — | 860 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transformation initiatives | 15 | 4 | 257 | 276 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory write-off associated with sale of Pura Vida | 214 | 36 | — | 250 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) from continuing operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 6,438 | $ | 4,409 | $ | (25,016) | $ | (14,169) | |||||||||||||||