Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for Q3 totaled $80.6 million, a decrease from $115 million in the prior year [25] - Net loss for Q3 was $7.5 million or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $6.1 million or $0.19 per diluted share last year [25] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 was $43.6 million or 54.1% of net revenues, down from $63 million or 54.8% in the prior year [29] - Non-GAAP SG&A expenses totaled $51 million or 63.2% of net revenues, compared to $55.1 million or 48% of net revenues in the prior year [30] - Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end were $13.7 million, down from $52.3 million at the end of last year's third quarter [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues for Q3 were $52.5 million, a 27% decrease from $72.3 million in the prior year [25] - Comparable sales in the Direct segment declined 27%, with the outlet channel being the most affected [26] - Vera Bradley Indirect segment revenues totaled $18 million, a 28% decrease from $25 million in the prior year [27] - Pura Vida segment revenues were $10.1 million, a 42.9% decrease from $17.7 million in the prior year, primarily due to declines in e-commerce and wholesale revenues [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a marked improvement in brand awareness and equity scores, with a 700 basis point increase in Ipsos data [15] - The target demographic of 35 to 54-year-old customers increased by 9 percentage points, with a 7-point increase in higher-income customer acquisition [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on Project Restoration, a strategic initiative to transform its business model and brand positioning [6] - Adjustments to the promotional strategy have been made to improve the value proposition and drive shareholder value [8] - The company aims to reduce low-margin revenue while enhancing brand resonance [8] - Future partnerships and collaborations are being explored to attract new customers [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging environment but expressed confidence in the progress made through Project Restoration [21] - The company is managing the business with strong financial discipline and maintaining a debt-free position [21] - There are early positive indicators, but the outlook remains prudent due to broader market conditions [21] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $5.3 million of common stock during the third quarter [34] - A new share repurchase authorization of $30 million has been approved, which will commence after the current authorization expires [35] - The company expects consolidated net revenues of approximately $385 million for the full year of fiscal 2025 [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on store openings and Project Restoration - Management expressed optimism about expanding outlet store presence and cautiously approached branded store openings [46][48] Question: Customer spending behavior and collaborations - Management noted that new customers are spending at lower discount levels, which is a positive sign for Project Restoration [51] Question: Future partnerships outside of Urban Outfitters - Management indicated there is significant inbound interest from other brands for potential collaborations, which is a positive development [62]

Company Performance - Vera Bradley reported a quarterly loss of $0.27 per share, significantly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06, and down from earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -550% [1] - The company posted revenues of $80.58 million for the quarter ended October 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.36%, and down from $114.99 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Vera Bradley has not surpassed consensus EPS or revenue estimates [2] Stock Performance - Vera Bradley shares have declined approximately 30.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 26.5% [4] - The current Zacks Rank for Vera Bradley is 3 (Hold), indicating that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [7] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.13 on revenues of $119.9 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.10 on revenues of $410.03 million [8] - The estimate revisions trend for Vera Bradley is mixed, and future changes in estimates will be closely watched following the recent earnings report [7][8] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, to which Vera Bradley belongs, is currently ranked in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [9]

Financial Performance - Consolidated net revenues for the third quarter totaled $80.6 million, a decrease of 29.8% from $115.0 million in the prior year[5]. - The consolidated net loss for the third quarter was ($12.8) million, or ($0.46) per diluted share, compared to a net income of $5.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share in the prior year[5][7]. - For the nine months ended November 2, 2024, consolidated net revenues were $272.0 million, down from $337.5 million in the prior year[8]. - The company expects consolidated net revenues of approximately $385 million for Fiscal 2025, down from $470.8 million in Fiscal 2024[31]. - Consolidated diluted EPS of approximately ($0.25) based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 29.7 million, down from $0.55 last year[34]. - Net revenues for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2024, were $80.6 million, down from $115 million for the same period last year[54]. - The net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $12,800,000, compared to a net income of $5,118,000 in the same quarter of fiscal 2024[57][58]. Segment Performance - Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues decreased by 27.4% to $52.5 million, while Indirect segment revenues fell by 27.9% to $18.0 million[11][12]. - Pura Vida segment revenues decreased by 42.9% to $10.1 million, attributed to declines in both ecommerce and wholesale sales[13]. Profitability Metrics - Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter was $43.6 million, representing 54.1% of net revenues, down from 54.8% in the prior year[14]. - Consolidated gross profit percentage for Fiscal 2025 is expected to be approximately 52.5%, compared to 54.5% in Fiscal 2024[32]. - Gross profit for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2024, was $43.6 million, compared to $63 million for the same period last year[54]. - Total operating income (loss) for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $(10,474,000), compared to $6,786,000 in the same quarter of fiscal 2024[57][58]. Expenses - Consolidated SG&A expense totaled $54.2 million, or 67.3% of net revenues, compared to 49.0% in the prior year[15]. - Consolidated SG&A expense is anticipated to be approximately $213 million for Fiscal 2025, down from $234.7 million in Fiscal 2024[33]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Operating cash flows showed a significant decrease, with net cash used in operating activities at $(35,757,000) compared to $21,058,000 in the previous quarter[56]. - Net capital spending of approximately $13 million compared to $3.8 million in the prior year, reflecting investments in new and remodeled stores and technology enhancements[35]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $13,711,000, down from $52,266,000 at the end of the previous quarter[56]. - The total cash used in investing activities was $(6,050,000), compared to $(12,546,000) in the previous quarter[56]. Balance Sheet Highlights - Total current assets decreased to $184.8 million from $225.9 million in the previous year[52]. - Total liabilities increased to $133.8 million from $120.9 million in the previous year[52]. - The company reported impairment charges of $2,181,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, which contributed to the net loss[57]. - The company incurred $21,179,000 in common stock repurchases during the financing activities in the third quarter of fiscal 2025[56]. - The company reported a significant increase in accounts receivable, with a change of $(7,182,000) in the third quarter of fiscal 2025[56]. Tax Impact - The company’s effective tax rate adjustments resulted in a tax impact of $(1,857,000) for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2024[60].

Consolidated net revenues totaled $80.6 million Financial condition remains strong with no debt and approximately $89 million of liquidity Updates outlook for fiscal year ending February 1, 2025 FORT WAYNE, Ind., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended November 2, 2024. In this release, Vera Bradley, Inc. or “the Company” refers to the entire enterprise and includes both the Vera Bradley and Pura Vi ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the third quarter ending November 2, 2024 of fiscal year 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.vera ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (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. 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 realiz ...

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Vera Bradley (VRA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -58.06%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this handbag and accessories company would post earnings of $0.11 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.21, delivering a surprise of -290.91%. Over the last four ...

Consolidated net revenues totaled $110.8 million Net income totaled $5.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share; Non-GAAP net income totaled $3.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share Balance sheet remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents of $44.1 million, no debt, and year-over-year inventories down nearly 5% Updates outlook for fiscal year ending February 1, 2025 FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) today announced its financial results for the second quar ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the "Company") and its iconic American bag, luggage, and lifestyle brand, Vera Bradley, have collaborated with lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters to launch a vintage-inspired capsule collection. The exclusive collection features six thoughtfully designed re-editions of some of Vera Bradley's most popular styles: the Vintage Tote, Molly Shoulder Bag, Vintage Duffel, Large Duffel, Zip Card Pouch with Keyring, and Duffle Bag ...