Vera Bradley, Inc. Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Achieved the first quarter of profitability in over a year, driven by disciplined cost management and a 22% reduction in SG&A expenses. The Direct channel showed its third consecutive quarter of sequential improvement, with Q4 revenue decline narrowing to 2.6% as the business stabilizes. Management successfully influenced 20% of the Q4 assortment by reintroducing discontinued 'hero' styles and heritage prints that loyal customers had requested. Gross margin expanded by approximately 100 basis points ...