Vera Bradley
Designs patterned handbags, travel goods, accessories and gifts for women.
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Designs colorful patterned handbags, luggage, travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts for women. The omnichannel retailer is refocusing on its core Vera Bradley brand following the sale of Pura Vida.
Colorful patterned handbags, luggage, travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts for women are the core offer. The product proposition began with a travel-accessories gap identified by the Indiana founders and has remained defined by distinctive patterns and color.
An original wholesale brand was broadened through e-commerce, full-line stores, and outlet stores, creating its omnichannel retail model. The public company is headquartered in Roanoke, Indiana and now concentrates on the core Vera Bradley business.
Pura Vida, the jewelry and accessories lifestyle business acquired after the core-brand restoration effort, was sold and is reported as discontinued operations. Its departure leaves Vera Bradley as the group’s current operating focus.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date +28.3% · Average volume (30d) 96.5K
Analysts
No analyst consensus on record.
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Q1 FY27 | −$0.33 | −$0.09 | +72.7% | $49.1M | $55.7M | +13.4% | +9.54% |
| Mar 12, 2026Q4 FY26 | $0.01 | $0.09 | +800.0% | $79.7M | $84.9M | +6.5% | +2.96% |
| Dec 11, 2025Q3 FY26 | −$0.11 | −$0.30 | −172.7% | $77.3M | $62.3M | −19.4% | +8.33% |
| Sep 11, 2025Q2 FY26 | −$0.15 | −$0.02 | +86.7% | $61.7M | $70.9M | +14.9% | +4.76% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 | Q1 FY27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $100.0M | $51.7M | $70.9M | $62.3M | $84.9M | $55.7M | |
| Gross profit | $45.0M | $22.8M | $35.5M | $26.2M | $40.6M | $28.8M | |
| Operating income | −$23.3M | −$17.9M | −$4.6M | −$12.2M | $3.7M | −$4.2M | |
| Net income | −$47.0M | −$33.5M | −$4.7M | −$12.4M | $2.7M | −$4.8M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$1.69 | −$1.20 | −$0.17 | −$0.44 | $0.09 | −$0.17 | |
| Gross margin | 45.0% | 44.1% | 50.1% | 42.1% | 47.8% | 51.8% | |
| Operating margin | -23.3% | -34.6% | -6.5% | -19.6% | 4.4% | -7.5% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY22 $540.5M · FY23 $500.0M · FY24 $470.8M · FY25 $332.4M · FY26 $269.7M
Revenue by product · Q1 FY27
Balance sheet, May 2, 2026Cash & short-term investments $12.5M · Total debt $65.3M · Total assets $219.2M · Shareholders' equity $127.0M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 28.44M · Float 18.29M · 64.3% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia R. Miller | 3.04M | 10.90% | 13G | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Barbara B. Baekgaard 2009 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust · other: Member of a 10% owner group | 2.37M | 8.33% | Form 4 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Ray Michael C. · other: Member of a 10% owner group | 2.37M | 8.33% | Form 4 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Ian Bickley · director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | 1.19M | 4.20% | Form 4 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 1.04M | 3.65% | 13F | May 14, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Andrew Meslow | director | +24,926 | $3.73 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Ian Bickley | director, officer: Chief Executive Officer | +28,901 | $3.87 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Ian Bickley | director | +53,000 | $1.94 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Andrew Meslow | director | +250,000 | $1.98 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Andrew Meslow | director | +50,000 | $1.93 |
Peers
- Tapestry
Coach and Kate Spade overlap in women's handbags and accessories
- VF
Kipling targets bags and accessories; JanSport and Eastpak target travel
