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Oct 30, 2021
Vera Bradley Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Reported a revenue increase and mixed performance across its brands.
Key Takeaways
Vera Bradley, Inc. reported a consolidated net revenue increase of 7.9% for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. Vera Bradley brand revenues gained momentum, while Pura Vida sales returned to double-digit growth. However, the company faced supply chain challenges and increased freight expenses, impacting gross margin.
Consolidated net revenues increased by 7.9% year-over-year to $134.7 million.
Vera Bradley brand comparable sales rose nearly 8% over last year.
Pura Vida sales increased by 11.7% over last year, driven by wholesale accounts.
The company experienced supply chain challenges and increased freight expenses, impacting gross margin.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The retail environment continues to be uncertain, and future financial performance remains difficult to predict. For the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2022, the Company’s updated expectations are as follows:
Positive Outlook
- Consolidated net revenues of $155 to $160 million.
- Consolidated SG&A expense of $68 to $69 million
- Consolidated diluted EPS of $0.24 to $0.29 based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 34.4 million and an effective tax rate of approximately 21.0%.
- Consolidated net revenues of $546 to $551 million.
- Free cash flow of between $45 and $50 million
Challenges Ahead
- A consolidated gross profit percentage of 51.6% to 52.1%
- The expected rate decline relates to ongoing supply chain challenges and incremental costs for inbound and outbound freight expense.
- The retroactive reinstatement of GSP is not included in the current year gross margin estimate.
- The expected SG&A increase is primarily related to general variable increases associated with higher sales expectations.
- Consolidated operating income of $34 to $37 million
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