Vera Bradley (VRA) – Reports Fourth Quarter Results


Friday, March 15, 2024

Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4QFY24. Revenue totaled $133.3 million, compared to $147.1 million in 4Q23, and below our estimate of $137 million. Gross margin improved to 52.3% from 40.8%. Reported net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.06/sh, compared to a net loss of $28.2 million, or $0.91/sh in 4Q22. Adjusted EPS was $0.11 versus a net loss of $0.03/sh last year. This year’s extra week added approximately $6 million to quarterly revenue and EPS by $0.01/sh. We had forecasted net income of $5 million, or $0.16/sh.

New Day. Project New Day launches in mid-July and is the first manifestation of the work under Project Restoration. New Day is a full pivot from where Vera Bradley is today. It includes, among other things, the reveal of a new and elevated full line branding and marketing, product store design, and website design.


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