Vera Bradley Is Still In The Doldrums, And Long-Term Survival Is At Stake
Vera Bradley, Inc. continues to struggle, with Q2 '26 sales down 25% and no clear signs of recovery after a failed rebranding. VRA's direct channels showed less severe declines, but wholesale sales collapsed 55%, reflecting deep brand and supply chain issues. Gross margins stabilized, but severe sales declines and high SG&A mean breakeven is only possible if sales stop falling, which is unlikely.
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call September 11, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Mark Dely - Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Ian Bickley - Interim CEO & Executive Chairman of the Board Martin Layding - Chief Financial Officer Presentation Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Vera Bradley Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.
Vera Bradley's Rebranding Is Damaging The Company
Vera Bradley's rebranding failed, alienating loyal customers and causing a 25% YoY sales collapse, with margins deep in negative territory. The CEO responsible for the failed rebranding has been replaced, and a strategic committee has been established. Financial distress is acute: cash reserves are low, losses are mounting, and the company faces higher financial risks despite no funded debt.
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA ) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call June 11, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Ian Martin Bickley - Independent Director Jacqueline M. Ardrey - President, CEO & Director Mark C.
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call March 12, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Mark Dely - CAO Jackie Ardrey - CEO Michael Schwindle - CFO Conference Call Participants Eric Beder - SCC Research Daniel Harriman - Sidoti Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Vera Bradley Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Vera Bradley Worth A Flyer On Hopes Of Better Management Or Takeover
Vera Bradley's stock has been declining for over a decade, and management missteps appear to be a core reason. Multiple strategic plans have failed to reverse the company's fortunes, and sales continue to decline. Thankfully, margins have generally held up, suggesting that the Vera Bradley brand isn't impaired.
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA ) Q3 2025 Results Conference Call December 11, 2024 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Mark Dely - Chief Administrative Officer Jackie Ardrey - Chief Executive Officer Michael Schwindle - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Beder - SCC Research Daniel Harriman - Sidoti & Company Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Vera Bradley Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Vera Bradley (VRA) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Vera Bradley (VRA) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.27 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago.
Vera Bradley Is Too Risky: 2Q25 Was Challenging, And Does Not Even Include Its Criticized Rebranding
Vera Bradley's 2Q25 results were disappointing, with significant sales and gross margin declines, and guidance slashed from $21 million to $3 million in operating income. The company's abrupt rebranding has faced severe backlash from core customers, leading to concerns about future demand and customer loyalty. Despite historical valuation metrics suggesting a cheap stock, the uncertainty surrounding the new branding and product changes makes it difficult to assess Vera Bradley's true value.
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call September 11, 2024 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Mark Dely - Chief Administrative Officer Jackie Ardrey - Chief Executive Officer Michael Schwindle - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Daniel Harriman - Sidoti & Company Doug Lane - Water Tower Research Eric Beder - SCC Research Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Vera Bradley Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Vera Bradley (VRA) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Vera Bradley (VRA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago.
Crude Oil Moves Higher; Vera Bradley Shares Slide
U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the S&P 500 surging around 1% on Wednesday.
