Small Cap Consu Reduces Earnings Estimates for Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) – Analysts at Small Cap Consu dropped their Q4 2027 EPS estimates for Vera Bradley in a report issued on Friday, June 12th. Small Cap Consu analyst E. Beder now forecasts that the textile maker will post earnings per share of $0.05 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.06. The consensus estimate for Vera Bradley’s current full-year earnings is ($0.34) per share.

Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June 11th. The textile maker reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.33) by $0.24. Vera Bradley had a negative net margin of 7.02% and a negative return on equity of 6.66%. The firm had revenue of $55.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $49.12 million.

Separately, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Vera Bradley from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Vera Bradley Stock Performance

NASDAQ VRA opened at $3.79 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $3.64 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.03. Vera Bradley has a 52-week low of $1.39 and a 52-week high of $4.39. The company has a market cap of $107.79 million, a PE ratio of -5.49 and a beta of 1.62.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vera Bradley

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of VRA. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Vera Bradley in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new stake in Vera Bradley in the third quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Emissary Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Vera Bradley in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $51,000. Simplex Trading LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vera Bradley by 55.0% during the fourth quarter. Simplex Trading LLC now owns 35,083 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $85,000 after buying an additional 12,442 shares during the period. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its stake in shares of Vera Bradley by 266.8% during the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 41,000 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $91,000 after buying an additional 29,823 shares during the period. 59.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Vera Bradley News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vera Bradley this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 adjusted results topped expectations, with EPS of -$0.09 versus the expected -$0.33, and revenue of $55.7 million versus estimates of $49.1 million. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly net revenue rose 7.8%, marking the company’s first quarter of growth since fiscal 2022 and reinforcing the view that the turnaround is gaining traction. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management signaled at least a 50% improvement in non-GAAP operating loss for FY2027 and guided revenue to $255 million-$270 million, suggesting meaningful margin and profitability improvement ahead. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Li & Fung expanded Vera Bradley into apparel, adding a new licensing avenue and building on strength in the home category. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Conference-call coverage highlights a cautious turnaround narrative, with investors watching whether recent improvement can translate into sustained profitability. Article Title

About Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley, Inc (NASDAQ: VRA) is a lifestyle and accessories designer specializing in colorful, patterned handbags, luggage, travel accessories and coordinated home décor. Founded in 1982 by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the company first gained recognition for its quilted cotton bags sold at craft shows before expanding into an established fashion brand. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Vera Bradley has built a reputation for distinctive prints and functional design aimed primarily at women’s casual and travel needs.

The company’s product portfolio includes day bags, weekenders, backpacks, wallets, and organizational cases, as well as an expanding range of travel gear such as rolling luggage and travel pouches.