NASDAQ:VRA

Vera Bradley - VRA Stock Forecast, Price & News

$4.65

+0.63 (+15.67%)

(As of 12/7/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $4.24
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$4.70
50-Day Range: $2.96
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$4.02
52-Week Range: $2.84
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$8.97

Volume: 831,900 shs
Average Volume: 364,773 shs
Market Capitalization: $144.61 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $6.50

Vera Bradley MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 39.8% Upside
$6.50 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.60% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -1.59
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.33
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 57.89%
From $0.19 to $0.30 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.73 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

31st out of 210 stocks

Leather & Leather Products Industry

2nd out of 3 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Vera 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/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $6.50, Vera Bradley has a forecasted upside of 39.8% from its current price of $4.65.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Vera Bradley has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.60% of the float of Vera Bradley has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Vera Bradley has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Vera Bradley has recently decreased by 6.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Vera Bradley does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Vera Bradley does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

2.6

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Vera Bradley has received a 17.11% 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 Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Vera Bradley is -1.59.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Vera Bradley has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Vera Bradley this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Vera Bradley to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Vera Bradley insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
11.70% 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 Institutions
64.77% of the stock of Vera Bradley is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Vera Bradley are expected to grow by 57.89% in the coming year, from $0.19 to $0.30 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Vera Bradley is -5.54, 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. Sector
The P/E ratio of Vera Bradley is -5.54, 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 Ratio
Vera Bradley has a P/B Ratio of 0.48. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) Stock

Vera Bradley, Inc. designs, produces, markets, and retails accessories for women. Its products include handbags, accessories and travel and leisure items. The company operates through the following segments: Vera Bradley Direct (VB Direct), Vera Bradley Indirect (VB Indirect), and Pura Vida. The VB Direct segment consists of sales of Vera Bradley products through Vera Bradley full-line and factory outlet stores in the United States, verabradley.com, the Vera Bradley online outlet site, and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The VB Indirect segment consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to retail locations in the United States, sales to department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators, and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand. The Pura Vida segment represents revenue generated through the Pura Vida websites, www.puravidabracelets.com and www.puravidabracelets.eu, and through the distribution of Pura Vida-branded products to wholesale retailers, substantially all of which are located in the United States. It also offers accessories, which include wallet

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VRA Stock News Headlines

December 7, 2022 | finanznachrichten.de

Vera Bradley, Inc.: Vera Bradley Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results

December 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Vera Bradley (VRA) Q3 2023 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

December 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley earnings show inflation’s unequal impact on consumer spending

December 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley (VRA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

December 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results

December 6, 2022 | msn.com

Vera Bradley Earnings Preview

December 5, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Vera Bradley (VRA) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Wednesday

November 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Investors Undervaluing Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) By 43%?

November 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Results

October 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) have unfortunately lost 71% over the last three years

October 19, 2022 | investing.com

VRA/USD - Verasity US Dollar

October 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley to Donate Percentage of Sales to Breast Cancer Research for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley Debuts First Footwear Collection

September 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley, Inc. Names Jacqueline Ardrey New President And Chief Executive Officer

September 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley names new CEO

September 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic Event Raises $1,127,000 for Breast Cancer Research

August 31, 2022 | forbes.com

Vera Bradley Inc. Leans Into Product Innovation And Collaborations

August 31, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Vera Bradley (VRA) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

August 31, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

August 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley Shares Fall On Q2 Revenue Miss, FY23 Outlook Cut

August 31, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Vera Bradley stock slips ~9% on Q2 earnings miss, slashed fiscal 2023 guidance

August 31, 2022 | benzinga.com

Why Vera Bradley Shares Are Nosediving

August 31, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Vera Bradley Trims FY23 Outlook After Slipping To Loss In Q2

August 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results

August 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vera Bradley Makes Move Into Metaverse With Utility-Driven NFTs to Celebrate 40th Anniversary

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VRA Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 12/08/2021
Today: 12/07/2022
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 12/07/2022
Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Leather & leather products
Sub-Industry: Apparel Accessories & Luxury Goods
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VRA
CUSIP: 92335C10
CIK: 1495320
Web: www.verabradley.com
Phone: (877) 708-8372
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,490
Year Founded: 1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $6.50
High Stock Price Forecast: $8.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $4.50
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +39.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.84)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 24.47
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $17.84 million
Net Margins: -5.03%
Pretax Margin: -6.81%
Return on Equity: 2.64%
Return on Assets: 1.61%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 2.62
Quick Ratio: 0.85

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $540.45 million
Price / Sales: 0.27
Cash Flow: $1.81 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 2.57
Book Value: $9.71 per share
Price / Book: 0.48

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 31,098,000
Free Float: 27,460,000
Market Cap: $144.61 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.82

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Key Executives

Robert T. Wallstrom
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Pamela Sours
Senior Vice President-Operations

John Enwright
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President

Mark C. Dely
Secretary, Chief Administrative & Legal Officer

Steve Bohman
Vice President-Global Production

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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VRA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Vera Bradley stock right now?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vera Bradley in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VRA shares.
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What is Vera Bradley's stock price forecast for 2023?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Vera Bradley's shares. Their VRA share price forecasts range from $4.50 to $8.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $6.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 43.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have VRA shares performed in 2022?: Vera Bradley's stock was trading at $8.51 on January 1st, 2022. Since then, VRA shares have decreased by 46.9% and is now trading at $4.52.
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When is Vera Bradley's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, December 7th 2022.
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How were Vera Bradley's earnings last quarter?: Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December, 8th. The textile maker reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.08. The textile maker had revenue of $134.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $138.01 million. Vera Bradley had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.64% and a negative net margin of 5.03%. Vera Bradley's revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.30 earnings per share.
What guidance has Vera Bradley issued on next quarter's earnings?: Vera Bradley issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, December, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.16-$0.20 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.23. The company issued revenue guidance of $136.00 million-$141.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $135.99 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.28%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.16%), Royce & Associates LP (3.92%), BlackRock Inc. (2.39%), Rutabaga Capital Management LLC MA (2.36%) and Two Sigma Investments LP (1.74%). Insiders that own company stock include Daren Hull, Edward M Schmults, Frances P Philip, James A Varilek, John P Zimmer, Mark C Dely, Matthew Mcevoy, P Michael Miller, Patricia R Miller, Patricia R Miller, Robert J Hall and Robert Wallstrom.
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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.
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What is Vera Bradley's stock price today?: One share of VRA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.52.
How much money does Vera Bradley make?: Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) has a market capitalization of $140.57 million and generates $540.45 million in revenue each year. The textile maker earns $17.84 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.84) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Vera Bradley have?: The company employs 2,490 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 12/7/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Vera Bradley - VRA Stock Forecast, Price & News

Vera Bradley MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) Stock

VRA Stock News Headlines

VRA Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

VRA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™