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Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the most. most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The majority of revenue is from the Vera Bradley Direct segment.

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<p>In the last three months, 6 analysts have published ratings on Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts have recently evaluated Vera Bradley and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $8.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $10.00 and a low estimate of $6.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 7.73%. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729526439_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
<p>The standing of Vera Bradley among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Vera Bradley. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Vera Bradley compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Vera Bradley's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>For valuable insights into Vera Bradley's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Vera Bradley analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Vera Bradley</h2>
<p>Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the most. most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The majority of revenue is from the Vera Bradley Direct segment.</p>
<h3>Vera Bradley: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Challenges:</strong> Vera Bradley's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 July, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-13.54%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Vera Bradley's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>5.15%</strong> net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>2.34%</strong> ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of <strong>1.53%,</strong> the company showcases effective utilization of assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at <strong>0.31</strong>.</p>
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
<p>Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.</p>
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Analyst Ratings

Assessing Vera Bradley: Insights From 6 Financial Analysts

<p>Small Cap Consumer Research  analyst Eric Beder   reiterates Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $6 price target.</p>


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Small Cap Consumer Research Reiterates Buy on Vera Bradley, Maintains $6 Price Target

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li><strong>Fenbo Holdings</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEBO#NASDAQ">FEBO</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.6% to $4.2 during Friday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $46.4 million. </li>
<li><strong>Yunhong Green CTI</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YHGJ#NASDAQ">YHGJ</a>) stock increased by 9.82% to $0.82. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.3 million. </li>
<li><strong>Vera Bradley</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) stock rose 8.1% to $5.6. The company's market cap stands at $158.0 million. </li>
<li><strong>Educational Development</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDUC#NASDAQ">EDUC</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.85% to $2.16. The company's market cap stands at $18.5 million. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li><strong>Color Star Tech</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADD#NASDAQ">ADD</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.07% to $0.19. The company's market cap stands at $10.6 million. </li>
<li><strong>SharpLink Gaming</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) stock rose 3.64% to $0.81. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li><strong>Mynd.ai</strong> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYND#AMEX">MYND</a>) stock decreased by 5.2% to $1.29 during Friday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $58.8 million. </li>
<li><strong>Cheetah Net Supply Chain</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTNT#NASDAQ">CTNT</a>) shares fell 5.01% to $0.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.1 million. </li>
<li><strong>Algorhythm Holdings</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIME#NASDAQ">RIME</a>) shares fell 4.65% to $0.5. The company's market cap stands at $4.8 million. </li>
<li><strong>Digital Brands Group</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>) shares declined by 4.35% to $0.17. </li>
<li><strong>Volcon</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLCN#NASDAQ">VLCN</a>) shares fell 3.36% to $0.77. The company's market cap stands at $3.5 million. </li>
<li><strong>Workhorse Gr</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>) shares declined by 3.25% to $0.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.6 million.<br />
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<p>Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) (the "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") unanimously approved the adoption of a limited duration shareholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") to protect shareholders' interests and maximize value for all shareholders.<br /><br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Rights Plan is similar to plans adopted by other public companies and is designed to ensure that all the Company's shareholders have the opportunity to realize the long-term value of their investment in the Company and to guard against abusive tactics so that no person, entity or group can gain a control or control-like position in the Company through open market accumulations of the Company's common stock or other tactics potentially disadvantaging the interests of the Company's shareholders without negotiating with the Board and without paying an appropriate control premium to all shareholders.</p>
<p>The Rights Plan is intended to position the Board to fulfill its duties by ensuring that the Board has sufficient time to make informed judgments that are in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.</p>
<p>The Rights Plan provides for the issuance of one right for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock. Under the Rights Plan, rights will become exercisable if a person, entity or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% (or 20% in the case of certain passive investors) or more of the outstanding common stock (the "triggering percentage") in a transaction not approved by the Board or if an existing shareholder that already beneficially owns the triggering percentage or more of the outstanding common stock subsequently increases its ownership by one or more shares. In the event that the rights become exercisable, each right would entitle its holder (other than the person, entity or group triggering the Rights Plan, whose rights would become void and would not be exercisable) to buy at the exercise price additional shares of common stock having a market value equal to twice the exercise price.</p>
<p>The Rights Plan is effective immediately and will expire on October 11, 2025.</p>


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Vera Bradley Announces Adoption Of Limited Duration Shareholder Rights Plan To Protect Shareholders' Interests And Maximize Value For All Shareholders, Effective Immediately And Will Expire On October 11, 2025.

<p>Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) underwent analysis by 8 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $9.5, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $6.00. Experiencing a 5.0% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $10.00. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726084813_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>The standing of Vera Bradley among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Vera Bradley. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Vera Bradley compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Vera Bradley's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>For valuable insights into Vera Bradley's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Vera Bradley analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Discovering Vera Bradley: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the most. most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The majority of revenue is from the Vera Bradley Direct segment.</p>
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Vera Bradley's Finances</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Negative Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining Vera Bradley's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 April, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-14.58%</strong> in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Vera Bradley's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-10.08%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>-3.21%</strong> ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-2.17%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>0.32</strong>, Vera Bradley adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.</p>
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
<p>Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


The Latest Analyst Ratings For Vera Bradley

<p>Small Cap Consumer Research  analyst Eric Beder   maintains Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $10 to $6.</p>


Small Cap Consumer Research Maintains Buy on Vera Bradley, Lowers Price Target to $6

<p><strong>Vera Bradley, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Wednesday.</a></p>
<p>The company reported that the second quarter adjusted earnings per share was 13 cents,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40811869/vera-bradley-announces-second-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener"> missing the street view of 21 cents.</a> Quarterly revenues of $110.82 million missed the analyst consensus of $123.01 million.</p>
<p>&#8220;Our results for the period were also influenced by stubbornly persistent macro consumer headwinds that masked key successes across several areas of our business turnaround, as we registered top-line trends similar to the first quarter,&#8221; said Jackie Ardrey, Chief Executive Officer.</p>
<p>Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues totaled $72.2 million, a 15.7% decrease from $85.7 million in the prior year second quarter. Comparable sales declined 11.2% in the second quarter, with weakness in all direct channels.</p>
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<p>Vera Bradley Indirect segment revenues totaled $21.8 million, a 25.3% increase over $17.4 million in the prior year second quarter. The increase was primarily related to an increase in sales to key accounts as well as an increase in liquidation sales.</p>
<p>Pura Vida segment revenues totaled $16.8 million, a 33% decrease from $25.1 million in the prior year, attributed to a decrease in both ecommerce and wholesale sales, partially offset by new store growth.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the second quarter, consolidated gross profit was $56.4 million, or 50.9% of net revenues, down from $72.0 million, or 56.2% last year. The drop was due to more liquidation sales and increased promotions.</p>
<p>Cash and equivalents as of August 3 totaled $44.1 million.</p>
<p><strong>Outlook</strong>: Vera Bradley forecasts fiscal year 2025 revenues of $410 million, below the $452.15 million estimate and the<a target="_blank" href="https://investors.verabradley.com/news-releases/news-release-details/vera-bradley-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-results#:~:text=Summary%20of%20Financial%20Performance%20for,(%240.26)%20per%20diluted%20share." rel="noreferrer noopener"> prior range </a>of $460 million to $480 million, and projects consolidated diluted EPS of approximately $0.10, compared to the $0.35 estimate and the previous range of $0.54 to $0.62.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong> VRA shares are trading lower by 10.2% to $4.47 premarket at last check Wednesday.</p>
<p><em>Photo via <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vera_Bradley_at_the_Gardens_Mall.jpg">Wikimedia Commons</a></em></p>
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Vera Bradley shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates.

<p><strong>Forward Outlook</strong></p>
<p>Excluding net revenues, all guidance-related numbers are non-GAAP. The prior year income statement numbers used in the forward-looking discussion below are also non-GAAP as they exclude the previously disclosed charges for intangible asset impairment charges, amortization of definite-lived intangible assets, severance charges, and professional and consulting fees primarily associated with strategic initiatives. Current year guidance also excludes any similar charges as well as one-time vendor charges. Fiscal 2024 represented a 53-week year while Fiscal 2025 represents a 52-week year.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For Fiscal 2025, the Company's expectations are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>Consolidated net revenues of approximately $410 million. Net revenues totaled $470.8 million in Fiscal 2024, including the estimated impact of a 53rd week of $6.0 million. Revenues for the back half of the year are expected to be down in the low-teen range with sequential improvement in Q4 over Q3 driven by six new outlet store openings along with the anniversary of Pura Vida's digital marketing cost increase in Q3 last year.</li>
<li>Consolidated gross profit percentage of approximately 53% compared to 54.5% in Fiscal 2024. The fiscal 2025 gross profit rate change is due to product margin improvements and lower supply chain costs, offset by increased shipping costs, increased promotional cadence in our direct segments, and increased liquidation sales.</li>
<li>Consolidated SG&amp;A expense of approximately $215 million compared to $234.7 million in Fiscal 2024. Year-over-year SG&amp;A expense reductions are anticipated to come from decreased variable costs along with continued structural cost reductions.</li>
<li>Consolidated operating income of approximately $3 million compared to $22.6 million in Fiscal 2024.</li>
<li>Consolidated diluted EPS of approximately $0.10 based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 29.8 million and an effective tax rate of approximately 34%. Diluted EPS totaled $0.55 last year, including the estimated impact of a 53rd week of $0.01.</li>
<li>Net capital spending of approximately $13 million compared to $3.8 million in the prior year, reflecting investments associated with new and remodeled stores as well as technology and logistics enhancements.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>End of year cash balance of approximately $50 million.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>


Vera Bradley Sees FY25 EPS ~$0.10 Vs $0.35 Est.; Revenue $410M Vs $452.15M Est.

<p>Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.21 by 38.1 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $110.822 which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $123.012 million by 100.00 percent. This is a 100.00 percent decrease over sales of $128.172 million the same period last year.</p>


Vera Bradley Q2 2025 Adj. EPS $0.13 Misses $0.21 Estimate, Sales $110.822 Miss $123.012M Estimate

<p>Small Cap Consumer Research  analyst Eric Beder   reiterates Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $10 price target.</p>


Small Cap Consumer Research Reiterates Buy on Vera Bradley, Maintains $10 Price Target

<p><strong>Nordstrom</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jwn#NYSE">JWN</a>) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.84 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.</p>
<p>This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 29.73%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this department store operator would post a loss of $0.08 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.24, delivering a surprise of -200%.</p>
<p>Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.</p>
<p>Nordstrom, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, posted revenues of $3.89 billion for the quarter ended July 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.15%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.77 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.</p>
<p>The sustainability of the stock&#39;s immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management&#39;s commentary on the earnings call.</p>
<p>Nordstrom shares have added about 17.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&amp;P 500&#39;s gain of 17.8%.</p>
<h2>What&#39;s Next for Nordstrom?</h2>
<p>While Nordstrom has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors&#39; minds is: what&#39;s next for the stock?</p>
<p>There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company&#39;s earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.</p>
<p>Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.</p>
<p>Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Nordstrom: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company&#39;s just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future.</p>
<p>It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.26 on $3.28 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.77 on $14.73 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.</p>
<p>Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Retail - Apparel and Shoes is currently in the bottom 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.</p>
<p><strong>Vera Bradley</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vra#NASDAQ">VRA</a>), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2024. The results are expected to be released on September 11.</p>
<p>This handbag and accessories company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -6.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 15.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.</p>
<p>Vera Bradley&#39;s revenues are expected to be $120.53 million, down 6% from the year-ago quarter.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2327929/nordstrom-jwn-beats-q2-earnings-and-revenue-estimates?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_4-2327929">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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<p>Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) underwent analysis by 7 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $10.0, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $10.00. This current average has not changed from the previous average price target. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724418012_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
<p>The perception of Vera Bradley by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Vera Bradley. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Vera Bradley compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Vera Bradley's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Capture valuable insights into Vera Bradley's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Vera Bradley analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>About Vera Bradley</h2>
<p>Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the most. most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The majority of revenue is from the Vera Bradley Direct segment.</p>
<h3>Vera Bradley: A Financial Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.</p>
<p><strong>Negative Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining Vera Bradley's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 April, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-14.58%</strong> in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Vera Bradley's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-10.08%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>-3.21%</strong> ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-2.17%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Vera Bradley's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at <strong>0.32</strong>, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.</p>
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
<p>Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.</p>
<p>Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.</p>
<p>In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Vera Bradley

<p>Analysts' ratings for Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 7 analysts.</p>
<p>The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Vera Bradley, revealing an average target of $10.0, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $10.00. Consistency is reflected as the current average remains at the same level as the previous average price target. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720620022_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Vera Bradley. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Vera Bradley. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Vera Bradley compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Vera Bradley's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Vera Bradley's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Vera Bradley analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Discovering Vera Bradley: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the most. most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The majority of revenue is from the Vera Bradley Direct segment.</p>
<h3>Vera Bradley: Delving into Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Vera Bradley's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 April, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately <strong>-14.58%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Vera Bradley's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-10.08%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-3.21%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-2.17%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>0.32</strong>, Vera Bradley adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.</p>
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
<p>Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. </p>
<p>Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


In-Depth Examination Of 7 Analyst Recommendations For Vera Bradley

<p>Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts have recently evaluated Vera Bradley and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $10.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $10.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. No alteration is observed as the current average remains at the previous average price target. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1719234059_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
<p>In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Vera Bradley. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Vera Bradley. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Vera Bradley compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Vera Bradley's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>To gain a panoramic view of Vera Bradley's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Vera Bradley analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Get to Know Vera Bradley Better</h2>
<p>Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the most. most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The majority of revenue is from the Vera Bradley Direct segment.</p>
<h3>Vera Bradley's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Challenges:</strong> Vera Bradley's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 April, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-14.58%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Vera Bradley's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-10.08%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-3.21%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Vera Bradley's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-2.17%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Vera Bradley's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of <b>0.32</b>, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
<p>Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. </p>
<p>Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


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