Nov 02, 2024

Vera Bradley Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Vera Bradley's financial performance was challenged by the early stages of 'Project Restoration', with consolidated net revenues totaling $80.6 million and a net loss of ($12.8) million.

Key Takeaways

Vera Bradley, Inc. reported a challenging third quarter with a decrease in consolidated net revenues to $80.6 million compared to $115.0 million in the prior year. The company experienced a net loss of ($12.8) million, or ($0.46) per diluted share, which included several pre-tax charges. The company is in early stages of their 'Project Restoration'.

Consolidated net revenues totaled $80.6 million compared to $115.0 million in the prior year.

Net loss totaled ($12.8) million, or ($0.46) per diluted share, including pre-tax charges of $2.2 million of impairment charges.

Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues decreased 27.4% to $52.5 million, and comparable sales declined 27.2%.

Pura Vida segment revenues decreased 42.9% to $10.1 million, attributed to a decrease in both ecommerce and wholesale sales.

Total Revenue
$80.6M
Previous year: $115M
-29.9%
EPS
-$0.27
Previous year: $0.19
-242.1%
Gross Profit
$43.6M
Previous year: $63M
-30.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$13.7M
Previous year: $52.3M
-73.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$7.54M
Previous year: $20.8M
-136.3%
Total Assets
$359M
Previous year: $383M
-6.2%

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Forward Guidance

The Company’s expectations for fiscal year 2025 include consolidated net revenues of approximately $385 million and a consolidated operating loss of approximately ($9) million.

Positive Outlook

  • Product margin improvements
  • Lower supply chain costs
  • Decreased variable costs
  • Continued structural cost reductions

Challenges Ahead

  • Increased shipping costs
  • Increased promotional cadence in our direct segments
  • Increased liquidation sales
  • Consolidated net revenues of approximately $385 million compared to $470.8 million in Fiscal 2024
  • Consolidated operating loss of approximately ($9) million compared to operating income of $22.6 million in Fiscal 2024

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income