Vera Bradley, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells women's handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. It operates through three segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The company offers bag products, such as totes, crossbodies, satchels, clutches, backpacks, baby bags, and lunch bags; accessories, including wallets, wristlets, eyeglass cases, scarves, and various technology accessories; bracelets, rings, and necklaces under Pura Vida brand name; and travel products consisting of rolling luggage, cosmetics, and travel and packing accessories, as well as travel bags comprising duffel and weekend bags. It also provides home products that include throw blankets, beach towels, and comforters, as well as items, such as mugs and tumblers; apparel/footwear comprising sleepwear, footwear, cotton face masks, outerwear, socks, and scarves; and stationery and merchandising products, as well as freight, licensing, and gift card breakage services. The company sells its Vera Bradley branded products through its full-line and factory outlet stores in the United States; and verabradley.com, an online outlet site, as well as its annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As of March 10, 2021, it operated 75 full-line and 69 factory outlet stores. The company sells its Pura Vida branded products through wholesale retailers, as well as through Pura Vida websites, including www.puravidabracelets.com, www.puravidabracelets.eu, and www.puravidabracelets.ca. It also sells its Vera Bradley branded products to approximately 2,000 specialty retail locations, department stores, national accounts, third party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators, as well as through licensing agreements. Vera Bradley, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Indiana.
IPO Year: 2010
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: verabradley.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2022 | $8.00 | Outperform | Noble Capital Markets |
| 3/10/2022 | $11.00 → $9.00 | Market Perform | Telsey Advisory Group |
| 12/9/2021 | $12.00 → $11.00 | Market Perform | Telsey Advisory Group |
| 9/2/2021 | $13.00 → $12.00 | Market Perform | Telsey Advisory Group |
First quarter consolidated net revenues totaled $51.7 million Financial condition remains strong with $86 million in liquidity and no debt FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") today announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 ("Fiscal 2026"). First Quarter Comments Jackie Ardrey, Chief Executive Officer commented, "Our first quarter results were disappointing as top line and profitability trends from the previous several quarters continued. In addition to addressing consumer feedback on product styles and functionality from last summer's relaunch, we remain committed to
CEO Jackie Ardrey will be departing the Company Ian Bickley will assume the role of Executive Chairman Martin Layding is joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer New Board Strategy and Transformation Committee Established FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Ardrey is leaving the Company. The Board of Directors has launched a national search for Ms. Ardrey's replacement. She will remain with the Company to aid in the transition until the end of July. Ms. Ardrey joined the Company in November 2022 and launched Project Restoration, a comprehensive strategic initiat
FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") today announced that it plans to report results for the first quarter ending May 3, 2025 of fiscal year 2026 (fiscal year ending January 31, 2026) at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.verabradley.com. Alternatively, interested parties may dial into the call at (877) 407-0779. A replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call
FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") today announced that long-time board member Frances P. Philip will not stand for re-election at the upcoming 2025 Shareholder Meeting. Ms. Philip joined the Company's Board in 2011 and has served as a member on both the Talent and Compensation Committee, as well as the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee during her tenure. Ms. Philip has served as the Lead Independent Director since 2022, overseeing the Company's business with insights stemming from the extensive product development, branding, marketing, and retail experience she possesses. Robert Hall, Chairman of the Vera Brad
FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) has announced that its co-founder Barbara Baekgaard, will not stand for re-election at the upcoming shareholders meeting and will instead transition to a Director Emeritus role. While she will be stepping back from official board duties, Baekgaard will continue to remain involved in the Company she co-founded and the Vera Bradley brand transformation. Baekgaard's influence on Vera Bradley has been immeasurable. From launching the brand in 1982 with Patricia Miller to growing it into a beloved lifestyle company recognized for its vibrant, handcrafted patterns and innovative designs, she has played a pivota
Consolidated net revenues totaled $372.0 million for the fiscal year Financial condition remains strong with no debt and approximately $30 million in cash Management provides guidance for fiscal year 2026 Outlook anticipates fiscal 2026 year-end cash balance increasing to approximately $40 million FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 ("Fiscal 2025"). In this release, Vera Bradley, Inc. or "the Company" refers to the entire enterprise and includes both the Vera Bradley and Pura Vida brands. Vera Bradley on a stand-
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") today announced that it plans to report results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.verabradley.com. 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
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") and its iconic American bag and luggage lifestyle brand, Vera Bradley, today announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2025 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale (the "Sale"), to be held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind. from April 30 – May 4, 2025. Tickets, which are required to shop the Sale from April 30 to May 2, are $6 each (plus applicable fees). Ticketed shopping sessions allow sale-goers to take advantage of the best selection of Vera Bradley handbags, travel items, accessories, stationery and luggage in a variety of current and retired patterns, along with
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Andrew Meslow, former CEO of L Brands and Bath and Body Works, to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Mr. Meslow joins the Board most recently from L Brands and Bath and Body Works, where he was CEO. Prior to becoming CEO, Andrew held the role of COO at Bath & Body Works, leading several functional areas of the business, including finance, merchandise planning, store operations and the direct channel. He joined L Brands in 2003, working in roles at Victoria's Secret and the corporate group before moving to Bath & Body Works in 2005 as executive vice
Believes Vera Bradley's Iconic Brand is Highly Valuable and That Value Is Not Reflected in Today's Share Price Contends Vera Bradley Will Be Best Equipped to Focus on Brand Revival and Operational Improvements Under a Larger Organization or In the Private Markets Pleased to Hear All Options Are on the Table to Maximize Shareholder Value Fund 1 Investments LLC (together with its affiliates, "Fund 1") is the largest shareholder of Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) ("Vera Bradley" or the "Company"), beneficially owning 10.0% of the Company's outstanding shares and having economic exposure of 20.0% of the outstanding shares. Today, Fund 1 sent the below letter to the Company's Board of Dire
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