NASDAQ:VRA Vera Bradley (VRA) Stock Forecast, Price & News $5.05 +0.26 (+5.43%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.86▼$5.0850-Day Range$4.69▼$6.3452-Week Range$2.84▼$6.95Volume215,425 shsAverage Volume171,715 shsMarket Capitalization$154.88 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$6.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Vera Bradley MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.7% Upside$6.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.64% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.67Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.92Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth35.71%From $0.42 to $0.57 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.67 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector32nd out of 208 stocksLeather & Leather Products Industry1st out of 3 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVera Bradley has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $6.50, Vera Bradley has a forecasted upside of 28.7% from its current price of $5.05.Amount of Analyst CoverageVera Bradley has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.64% of the float of Vera Bradley has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVera Bradley has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vera Bradley has recently decreased by 15.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVera Bradley does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVera Bradley does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVera Bradley has received a 15.69% net impact score from Upright. Vera Bradley seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Meaning & joy". The positive contribution in the "Meaning & joy" impact category is mostly driven by its "Handbags made of synthetic fibres", "Handbags made of recycled synthetic materials", "Handbags made of natural fibres", and "Luggage made of synthetic fibres" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Vera Bradley is -1.67. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVera Bradley has a news sentiment score of 0.92. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Vera Bradley this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vera Bradley insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.80% of the stock of Vera Bradley is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions51.56% of the stock of Vera Bradley is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vera Bradley are expected to grow by 35.71% in the coming year, from $0.42 to $0.57 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vera Bradley is -2.66, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vera Bradley is -2.66, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVera Bradley has a P/B Ratio of 0.62. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) StockVera Bradley, Inc. engages in the business of designing women's handbags, luggage, travel items, fashion, home accessories, and unique gifts. It operates through the following segments: Vera Bradley (VB) Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The VB Direct segment is involved in selling VB products through full-line and factory outlet stores, websites, online outlet site, and the VB annual outlet sale. The VB Indirect segment includes distribution of branded products to specialty retailers, select department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, third-party inventory liquidators, and licensing agreements. The Pura Vida segment focuses on distributing products to wholesale retailers. The company was founded by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller in 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.Read More Receive VRA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vera Bradley and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VRA Stock News HeadlinesJune 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley and Sanrio® Debut Co-Branded Hello Kitty® CollectionMay 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley Set to Rejoin Russell 3000® IndexJune 4, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comMay 18, 2023 | msn.comVera Bradley: Improved Financials ExpectedMay 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter ResultsMay 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley Inc. Provides Fiscal Year 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability UpdateApril 27, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Altria Group (MO), Oshkosh (OSK) and Vera Bradley (VRA)June 4, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)The “Amazon Secret Royalty Program” Can Help Anyone Retire Like RoyaltyA unique type of investment could help you make more money than you will need for the rest of your life. It’s what we call the “Amazon secret royalty program.” It’s an income stream that allows you to collect $1,000s… $10,000s… or more every year! Learn how to collect your first payout before June 13th.April 27, 2023 | bizjournals.comVera Bradley eliminates 25 positions in corporate reorganization, names new CFOApril 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVRA Vera Bradley, Inc.April 26, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deVera Bradley, Inc.: Vera Bradley Announces Additional Corporate Reorganization and Cost Reduction Plans to Support Project RestorationApril 25, 2023 | msn.comVera Bradley to cut corporate jobs to ‘right size’ expenses, CFO to leaveApril 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley Announces Additional Corporate Reorganization and Cost Reduction Plans to Support Project RestorationApril 24, 2023 | msn.comAre Investors Undervaluing Vera Bradley (VRA) Right Now?April 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average of $4.78April 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing Urban Outfitters (URBN) Right Now?April 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com3 Top-Ranked Small Caps Crushing the S&P 500 In 2022April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Momentum in Vera Bradley (VRA) Should Keep goingApril 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley's (NASDAQ:VRA) investors will be pleased with their favorable 70% return over the last three yearsMarch 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDespite Fast-paced Momentum, Vera Bradley (VRA) Is Still a Bargain StockMarch 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale Tickets On Sale NowMarch 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Vera Bradley (VRA) Stock Undervalued Right Now?March 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley (VRA) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should KnowMarch 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comNoble Financial Keeps Their Buy Rating on Vera Bradley (VRA)March 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Vera Bradley Inc Earnings CallSee More Headlines VRA Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VRA Company Calendar Last Earnings3/08/2023Today6/04/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)6/07/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Leather & leather products Sub-IndustryApparel Accessories & Luxury Goods SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRA CUSIP92335C10 CIK1495320 Webwww.verabradley.com Phone(877) 708-8372FaxN/AEmployees2,180Year Founded1982Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$6.50 High Stock Price Forecast$8.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$4.50 Forecasted Upside/Downside+28.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.90) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio12.02 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-59,740,000.00 Net Margins-11.95% Pretax Margin-19.01% Return on Equity2.70% Return on Assets1.62% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.35 Quick Ratio1.25 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$499.96 million Price / Sales0.31 Cash Flow$3.77 per share Price / Cash Flow1.34 Book Value$8.14 per share Price / Book0.62Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares30,670,000Free Float27,055,000Market Cap$154.88 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.95 Social Links Key ExecutivesJacqueline ArdreyPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorPamela SoursSenior Vice President-OperationsMichael C. SchwindleChief Financial OfficerMark C. DelySecretary, Chief Administrative & Legal OfficerSteve BohmanVice President-Global ProductionKey CompetitorsTravelzooNASDAQ:TZOO1stdibs.ComNASDAQ:DIBSRent the RunwayNASDAQ:RENTNoodles & CompanyNASDAQ:NDLSBig LotsNYSE:BIGView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBrandywine Global Investment Management LLCBought 11,480 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.037%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 85,294 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.185%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 30,627 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.263%Thrivent Financial for LutheransBought 16,002 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.052%Annandale Capital LLCSold 66,380 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.110%View All Institutional Transactions VRA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vera Bradley stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vera Bradley in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" VRA shares. View VRA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vera Bradley's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Vera Bradley's shares. Their VRA share price forecasts range from $4.50 to $8.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $6.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 28.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VRA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VRA shares performed in 2023? Vera Bradley's stock was trading at $4.53 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VRA shares have increased by 11.5% and is now trading at $5.05. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Vera Bradley? Vera Bradley saw a decrease in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 372,600 shares, a decrease of 15.6% from the April 30th total of 441,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 252,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days. Approximately 1.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Vera Bradley's Short Interest. When is Vera Bradley's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, June 7th 2023. View our VRA earnings forecast. How can I listen to Vera Bradley's earnings call? Vera Bradley will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, June 7th at 9:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-6671 with passcode "9903988". How were Vera Bradley's earnings last quarter? Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) released its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 8th. The textile maker reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.01. The textile maker had revenue of $147.09 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $137.03 million. Vera Bradley had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.70% and a negative net margin of 11.95%. What guidance has Vera Bradley issued on next quarter's earnings? Vera Bradley updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.40-$0.50 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $0.35. The company issued revenue guidance of $490.00 million-$510.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $507.77 million. What is Robert Wallstrom's approval rating as Vera Bradley's CEO? 151 employees have rated Vera Bradley Chief Executive Officer Robert Wallstrom on Glassdoor.com. Robert Wallstrom has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Vera Bradley own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vera Bradley investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Carnival Co. & (CCL), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Antares Pharma (ATRS), Eaton (ETN), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and QUALCOMM (QCOM). What is Vera Bradley's stock symbol? Vera Bradley trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRA." Who are Vera Bradley's major shareholders? Vera Bradley's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Fund 1 Investments LLC (8.38%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.25%), Royce & Associates LP (2.31%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (2.28%), BlackRock Inc. (2.06%) and Two Sigma Advisers LP (1.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Daren Hull, Edward M Schmults, Frances P Philip, James A Varilek, John P Zimmer, Mark C Dely, P Michael Miller, Patricia R Miller, Patricia R Miller, Robert J Hall and Robert Wallstrom. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Vera Bradley? Shares of VRA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Vera Bradley's stock price today? One share of VRA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.05. How much money does Vera Bradley make? Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) has a market capitalization of $154.88 million and generates $499.96 million in revenue each year. The textile maker earns $-59,740,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.90) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Vera Bradley have? The company employs 2,180 workers across the globe. How can I contact Vera Bradley? Vera Bradley's mailing address is 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN, 46783. The official website for the company is www.verabradley.com. The textile maker can be reached via phone at (877) 708-8372 or via email at jbentley@verabradley.com. This page (NASDAQ:VRA) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Vera Bradley, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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