Vera Bradley, Inc.
Business
Vera Bradley, Inc. operates two lifestyle brands, Vera Bradley and Pura Vida, offering branded apparel, accessories, handbags, luggage, travel items, home goods, and jewelry. The company’s main products and services include designer women’s bags, travel accessories, fashion and home accessories, unique gifts, and Pura Vida bracelets and jewelry, supported by product development, licensing, marketing, and retail experiences. Vera Bradley reports three segments: Vera Bradley Direct (full-line and outlet stores and e-commerce), Vera Bradley Indirect (wholesale, department stores, and licensing), and Pura Vida. The company sells primarily in the United States through multi-channel distribution including e-commerce, full-line and outlet stores, wholesale partners, department stores, and select international online channels.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-28
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2026 2026-01-31 | FY 2025 2025-01-31 | FY 2024 2024-01-31 | FY 2023 2023-01-31 | FY 2022 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenues | 270 | 319 | 384 | 500 | 540 | |
| Cost of sales | 145 | 160 | 180 | 261 | 253 | |
| Gross profit | 125 | 159 | 204 | 239 | 288 | |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 158 | 188 | 193 | 265 | 262 | |
| Other income, net | 1 | 832,000 | 899,000 | 457,000 | 961,000 | |
| Operating (loss) income from continuing operations | −32 | −29 | 12 | −95 | 27 | |
| Interest (expense) income, net | −462,000 | 752,000 | 661,000 | −153,000 | −263,000 | |
| (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes | −32 | −28 | 12 | −95 | 27 | |
| Income tax expense | 303,000 | 5 | 4 | −16 | 6 | |
| Net (loss) income from continuing operations | −33 | −33 | 9 | −79 | 20 | |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax | −15 | −29 | −758,000 | — | — | |
| Net (loss) income | −48 | −62 | 8 | −60 | 18 | |
| Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | |
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | |
| Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | −1.17 | −1.15 | 0.27 | — | — | |
| Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | −0.54 | −1 | −0.02 | — | — | |
| Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | −1.71 | −2.15 | 0.25 | −1.9 | 0.53 | |
| Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | −1.17 | −1.15 | 0.27 | — | — | |
| Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | −0.54 | −1 | −0.02 | — | — | |
| Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders | −1.71 | −2.15 | 0.25 | −1.9 | 0.52 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2026 2026-01-31 | FY 2025 2025-01-31 | FY 2024 2024-01-31 | FY 2023 2023-01-31 | FY 2022 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 19 | 29 | 77 | 47 | 88 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 17 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 21 | |
| Inventories | 76 | 91 | 118 | 142 | 145 | |
| Short-term contingent consideration | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Income taxes receivable | 317,000 | 584,000 | 461,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 16 | |
| Current assets of discontinued operations | 0 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Total current assets | 120 | 165 | 226 | 227 | 279 | |
| Operating right-of-use assets | 63 | 75 | 66 | 78 | 80 | |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 46 | 53 | 54 | 59 | 60 | |
| Long-term contingent consideration | 230,000 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Other assets | 4 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Long-term assets of discontinued operations | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Total assets | 234 | 307 | 381 | 405 | 518 | |
| Accounts payable | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 30 | |
| Accrued employment costs | 5 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 12 | |
| Short-term operating lease liabilities | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | |
| Other accrued liabilities | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 16 | |
| Income taxes payable | 16,000 | 0 | 640,000 | 558,000 | 0 | |
| Current liabilities of discontinued operations | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Total current liabilities | 50 | 58 | 58 | 68 | 78 | |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 52 | 66 | 63 | 75 | 81 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 2,000 | 47,000 | 44,000 | 90,000 | 195,000 | |
| Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Total liabilities | 102 | 128 | 121 | 142 | 159 | |
| Commitments and contingencies | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Preferred stock; 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Common stock, without par value; 200,000 shares authorized, 43,800 and 43,535 shares issued and 27,966 and 27,701 outstanding, respectively | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 116 | 116 | 113 | 110 | 108 | |
| Retained earnings | 172 | 220 | 282 | 275 | 334 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −132,000 | −19,000 | −72,000 | −105,000 | −29,000 | |
| Treasury stock | −157 | −157 | −135 | −133 | −115 | |
| Total shareholders equity of Vera Bradley, Inc. | 132 | 179 | 260 | 251 | 327 | |
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders equity | 234 | 307 | 381 | 405 | 518 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2026 2026-01-31 | FY 2025 2025-01-31 | FY 2024 2024-01-31 | FY 2023 2023-01-31 | FY 2022 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| Amortization of operating right-of-use assets | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | |
| Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 0 | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
| Other impairment charges | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 85,000 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 128,000 | 31,000 | 322,000 | −77,000 | 101,000 | |
| Stock-based compensation | 870,000 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 0 | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Loss on sale of business | 15 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Other non-cash charges, net | 85,000 | 34,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | −37,000 | |
| Accounts receivable | −4 | 2 | 5 | −1 | 7 | |
| Inventories | 16 | 8 | 24 | 3 | −3 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 6 | 773,000 | −833,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| Accounts payable | −2 | 6 | −6 | −10 | 3 | |
| Income taxes | 283,000 | −763,000 | 932,000 | 9 | −2 | |
| Operating lease liabilities, net | −23 | −24 | −23 | −25 | −26 | |
| Accrued and other liabilities | −110,000 | −7 | −2 | −2 | 2 | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | −10 | −14 | 48 | −13 | 40 | |
| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | −3 | −10 | −4 | −8 | −5 | |
| Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash disposed | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Cash paid for business acquisition | 0 | 0 | −10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −2 | −10 | −14 | −8 | −4 | |
| Tax withholdings for equity compensation | −233,000 | −751,000 | −1 | −1 | −2 | |
| Repurchase of common stock | 0 | −22 | −2 | −18 | −8 | |
| Borrowings under asset-based revolving credit agreement | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Repayment of borrowings under asset-based revolving credit agreement | −15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | −233,000 | −23 | −4 | −20 | −11 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | −113,000 | 53,000 | 33,000 | −76,000 | −33,000 | |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | −12 | −47 | 31 | −42 | 24 | |
| Cash paid for income taxes, net | 65,000 | 1 | 837,000 | −7 | 9 | |
| Cash paid for interest | 359,000 | 140,000 | 145,000 | 88,000 | 293,000 |