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PRESS-RELEASE ·Filed Sep 15, 2026

VRA

Vera Bradley, Inc.
MIXED
Impact 5/10
Horizonweeks Processed1mo ago WireGlobeNewswire
Press release · Earnings
Actionable Insight ◆ Mixed

The EPS miss is a negative signal, but the revenue beat and reiterated guidance provide some support. Watch for any future guidance changes or further segment performance data in the next 10-Q to gauge if the Direct segment momentum can offset broader headwinds.

DirectionMixed
Confidencemedium
Horizonweeks
Latest settled — T+20d ⚠ clustered
VRA ▲ +41.20% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call +41.20% · α vs SPY +38.22% · entry $4.09 → $5.78
Next anchor: T+60d in 6w
Latest observation: T+28 +67.35% FF3 residual α
Entry = T+0 close
Sep 15, 2026
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$4.21
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call +3.91% · α +3.09%
$4.25
settled 5w ago
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call +41.20% · α +38.22%
$5.78
settled 14d ago
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Executive Summary

Vera Bradley reported Q1 2027 EPS of -$0.09, a 12.5% miss vs. consensus of -$0.08, on revenue of $71.6M (above $66.0M estimate). While the Direct segment showed 8.0% growth and the company reiterated full-year guidance, the EPS miss and overall flat revenue trend keep the outlook cautious for a small-cap retailer.

Key Financial Metrics

EPS
−$0.09
est −$0.08 · -12.5%
Revenue
$71.6M
est $66.0M · +8.5% · +1.1% YoY
Rating
miss

Key Facts

  • Q1 2027 EPS of -$0.09 missed consensus of -$0.08 by 12.5%
  • Revenue of $71.6M beat consensus of $66.0M
  • Direct segment sales grew 8.0% year-over-year
  • Company reiterated FY 2027 sales and operating margin guidance
  • Second consecutive quarter of overall revenue growth (1.1% YoY)

Financial Impact

EPS miss of 12.5% on a small base; revenue beat of ~8.5%

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Risk Factors

  • Continued EPS misses could pressure the stock
  • Overall revenue growth remains modest at 1.1%
  • Small market cap ($86M) amplifies volatility on any news

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Leather & Leather Products
Analyst Consensus
80% bullish (5 analysts)

Investment Themes

Consumer & Retail

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3362032
11 reports for VRA
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Oct 21, 2026
5d ago
SC 13G
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$6.07awaiting T+60—$5.95 (−1.98%)
Sep 30, 2026
27d ago
Court Ruling
MIXED ★ 5/10
$4.98awaiting T+60—$5.95 (+19.48%)
Sep 15, 2026
5w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$4.09awaiting T+60—$5.95 (+45.48%)
Sep 15, 2026
5w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 5/10
$4.09awaiting T+60—$5.95 (+45.48%)
Jun 16, 2026
18w ago
Insider Cluster
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$3.77 $3.14▼ −16.71%▼ −19.86%$5.95 (+57.82%)
Jun 11, 2026
19w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$3.46 $3.35▼ −3.18%▼ −7.57%$5.95 (+71.97%)
Apr 24, 2026
26w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$3.94 $3.81▼ −3.30%▼ −8.38%$5.95 (+51.02%)
Apr 17, 2026
27w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$4.22 $4.01▼ −4.98%▼ −11.75%$5.95 (+41.00%)
Apr 17, 2026
27w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$4.22 $4.01▼ −4.98%▼ −11.75%$5.95 (+41.00%)
Mar 12, 2026
32w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$3.38 $3.08▼ −8.88%▼ −19.57%$5.95 (+76.04%)
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Report published Sep 15, 2026