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Oct 31, 2020

Vera Bradley Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Earnings significantly exceeded last year's performance due to expanded gross margin rate and diligently managed expenses.

Key Takeaways

Vera Bradley, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues of $124.8 million and GAAP EPS of $0.26 per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The company's digital competencies are becoming increasingly important, with e-commerce sales comprising over a third of total company revenues.

Quarterly earnings significantly exceeded last year’s performance and expectations.

Gross margin rate expanded primarily through sales of cotton masks and controlled promotional activity.

Expenses were diligently managed, achieving meaningful expense leverage.

Consolidated e-commerce business was very strong, reflecting growth from both Vera Bradley and Pura Vida.

Total Revenue
$125M
Previous year: $128M
-2.1%
EPS
$0.3
Previous year: $0.2
+50.0%
Gross Profit
$73.8M
Previous year: $67.9M
+8.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$75.8M
Previous year: $26M
+191.4%
Free Cash Flow
$801K
Previous year: -$13.7M
-105.9%
Total Assets
$541M
Previous year: $532M
+1.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is not providing forward-looking guidance due to the continued uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 make fourth quarter financial performance extremely difficult to predict.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income