Vera Bradley (VRA) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Key Points

• Vera Bradley is expected to report Q2 2027 results before the market opens on September 15. Analysts project a loss of $0.08 per share and revenue of approximately $65.96 million.
• The company exceeded expectations in its prior quarter, reporting a loss of $0.09 per share versus the expected $0.33 loss, while revenue reached $55.70 million compared with the $49.12 million consensus estimate.
• Investor sentiment remains cautious: analysts assign the stock a consensus “Reduce” rating, while Vera Bradley shares trade near $3.35 and the company continues to report negative profitability metrics.

Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA - Get Free Report) is expected to announce its Q2 2027 results before the market opens on Tuesday, September 15th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of ($0.08) per share and revenue of $65.9550 million for the quarter. Individuals can find conference call details on the company's upcoming Q2 2027 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June 11th. The textile maker reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 company had revenue of $55.70 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $49.12 million. On average, analysts expect Vera Bradley to post $-0 EPS for the current fiscal year and $-0 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Vera Bradley Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ VRA opened at $3.35 on Tuesday. Vera Bradley has a 1 year low of $1.39 and a 1 year high of $4.39. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $3.53 and a 200 day moving average of $3.48. The stock has a market cap of $95.27 million, a P/E ratio of -4.86 and a beta of 1.59.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently commented on VRA. Wall Street Zen cut Vera Bradley from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Vera Bradley in a research note on Monday, June 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce".

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Andrew Meslow bought 24,926 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $3.73 per share, with a total value of $92,973.98. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 650,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,424,500. This represents a 3.99% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 14.30% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vera Bradley

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in VRA. Marshall Wace LLP lifted its position in Vera Bradley by 133.2% during the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 467,127 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $1,130,000 after purchasing an additional 266,785 shares during the period. Nomura Holdings Inc. grew its position in Vera Bradley by 15.2% in the 3rd quarter. Nomura Holdings Inc. now owns 1,846,432 shares of the textile maker's stock worth $3,711,000 after purchasing an additional 243,900 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC grew its position in Vera Bradley by 161.6% in the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 294,195 shares of the textile maker's stock worth $712,000 after purchasing an additional 181,750 shares during the period. Cibc World Markets Corp purchased a new stake in Vera Bradley during the 4th quarter valued at $242,000. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its stake in Vera Bradley by 21.5% during the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 542,579 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $1,091,000 after buying an additional 96,044 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.88% of the company's stock.

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.

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