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May 01, 2021
Vera Bradley Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Vera Bradley, Inc. substantially narrowed its net loss and outperformed revenue and earnings expectations.
Key Takeaways
Vera Bradley, Inc. reported a strong first quarter with consolidated net revenues totaling $109.1 million, a 57.5% increase over the prior year. The company substantially narrowed its net loss to $2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. Management increased annual guidance for fiscal year ending January 29, 2022.
Consolidated net revenues increased by 57.5% to $109.1 million compared to the prior year.
Net loss narrowed to $2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $15.3 million, or $0.66 per diluted share in the prior year.
Gross profit totaled $59.2 million, or 54.2% of net revenues, compared to $34.2 million, or 49.3% of net revenues, in the prior year.
The company's balance sheet remains strong with cash, cash equivalents, and investments over $50 million and no debt.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Management is raising its revenue and diluted earnings per share estimates for the fiscal year from its guidance previously provided on March 9, 2021. For Fiscal 2022, the Company’s updated expectations are as follows: Consolidated net revenues of $555 to $575 million and Consolidated diluted EPS of $0.85 to $1.00.
Positive Outlook
- Consolidated net revenues of $555 to $575 million.
- Year-over-year Pura Vida revenues are expected to grow between 20% and 30%.
- Vera Bradley revenues are expected to grow between 15% and 20%.
- Free cash flow of between $50 and $55 million.
- Consolidated operating income of $46 to $53 million.
Challenges Ahead
- The retail environment continues to be uncertain, and future financial performance is difficult to predict.
- The potential gross profit rate decline relates to an abatement in mask penetration in Fiscal 2022 coupled with incremental costs for inbound and outbound freight expense.
- Consolidated SG&A expense of $265 to $275 million.
- Net capital spending of approximately $8 to $10 million.
- Future financial performance is difficult to predict.
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