Vera Bradley, INC

Market Movers (8-K)

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Vera Bradley, Inc. has entered into Executive Severance Plan Agreements with its Chief Operating and Financial Officer and Chief Brand Officer, outlining benefits in case of termination under specific circumstances.
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Vera Bradley announces first quarter fiscal year 2027 results with consolidated net revenues up 7.8% to $55.7 million, marking the first growth quarter since Fiscal 2022.
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Vera Bradley held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, confirming director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation approval, and an equity plan amendment.
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Vera Bradley announced that board member Carrie Tharp will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Shareholder Meeting due to increased responsibilities at Google Cloud.
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Vera Bradley, Inc. has accelerated the expiration of its shareholder rights plan, effectively terminating the policy as of April 17, 2026.
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Vera Bradley, Inc. announced key leadership changes, appointing Ian Bickley as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, expanding Martin Layding's role to CFO and COO, and announcing Mark Dely's departure.

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

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Vera Bradley, Inc. announced its first-quarter financial results, reporting a 7.8% increase in net revenues to $55.7 million, driven by strong performance in both its Direct and Indirect segments.
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Vera Bradley, Inc. reported a significant increase in net loss for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026, driven by declining revenues and substantial charges, despite ongoing strategic initiatives.
Worse than expected
Capital raise
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Vera Bradley, Inc. announced a significant drop in net revenues and a substantial operating loss for the quarter ended August 2, 2025, alongside strategic initiatives and the completed sale of Pura Vida.
Worse than expected
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Vera Bradley, Inc. announced a significant drop in first-quarter net revenues and a substantial increase in net loss, driven by a challenging retail environment and a one-time loss from the sale of its Pura Vida brand.
Worse than expected
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Vera Bradley, Inc. reported a net loss for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, impacted by declining sales and ongoing strategic restructuring efforts.
Worse than expected
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Vera Bradley's second quarter results show a net loss, impacted by decreased sales and gross profit, despite ongoing cost-saving initiatives and strategic restructuring.
Worse than expected

Annual Reports (10-K)

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Vera Bradley, Inc. reports a net loss of $47.8 million for fiscal 2026, a 23.1% improvement from the prior year, as it executes its Project Sunshine strategy and completes the sale of Pura Vida Bracelets.
Delay expected
Worse than expected
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Vera Bradley, Inc. to sell Pura Vida and reports a net loss for fiscal year 2025 amid strategic restructuring.
Worse than expected
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Vera Bradley, Inc. released its 10-K filing for fiscal year 2024, detailing financial results and progress on its strategic plan, Project Restoration.
Better than expected

Insider Trading (Form 4)

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Ian Bickley, CEO and Director of Vera Bradley, reported a transaction involving the sale of 30,273 common shares.
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Vera Bradley's Chief Administrative Officer, Mark C. Dely, reported a disposition of 13,709 shares of common stock on June 24, 2026, for a total value of $52,677.41.
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Vera Bradley CEO Ian Bickley purchased 28,901 shares of company stock, signaling confidence in the retailer's outlook.
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Vera Bradley CFO Martin Layding reported the withholding of 43,365 shares to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.
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Director Andrew Meslow purchased 24,926 shares of Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) at a price of $3.73 per share.
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Chief Administrative Officer Mark C. Dely reported the vesting of performance shares and associated tax withholding transactions.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

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Vera Bradley, Inc. has issued its proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, detailing director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and an equity plan amendment.
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Vera Bradley's proxy statement details the agenda for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, highlights strategic progress in fiscal 2025, and provides an overview of executive compensation and corporate governance.
Worse than expected
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Vera Bradley, Inc. has released its proxy statement detailing the agenda and procedures for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Better than expected

Schedule 13D - Activist Investments

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Fund 1 Investments, LLC has reported ceasing beneficial ownership of over 5% of Vera Bradley, Inc. common stock, while maintaining economic exposure through cash-settled swaps.
Worse than expected
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An amended Schedule 13D filing reveals the continued substantial beneficial ownership of Vera Bradley, Inc. common stock by a group of individuals and trusts associated with the company's founders.
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Activist investor Fund 1 Investments LLC, Vera Bradley's largest shareholder, has publicly urged the company to commence a strategic alternatives process, including a potential sale or privatization, citing a history of value destruction and operational underperformance.
Worse than expected
Capital raise

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP has reported a 4.8% beneficial ownership stake in Vera Bradley Inc. common stock as of September 30, 2025.
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Vera Bradley co-founder Patricia R. Miller and P. Michael Miller have jointly disclosed beneficial ownership of 10.9% of the company's common stock.
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BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, disclosing a 1.7% beneficial ownership stake in Vera Bradley Inc. as of a future event date of June 30, 2025.
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Royce & Associates LP has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a passive beneficial ownership of 4.84% of Vera Bradley, Inc.'s common stock.
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Nomura Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary, Nomura Global Financial Products Inc., have disclosed a passive 6% beneficial ownership stake in Vera Bradley, Inc., totaling 1,660,300 shares.
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Nomura Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary Nomura Global Financial Products Inc. have disclosed a 7.4% beneficial ownership stake in Vera Bradley, Inc., totaling 2,060,300 shares.