Vera Bradley 2026 Q2 Earnings Net Income Plummets 181.9% to Record Loss

Vera Bradley (VRA) reported its fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings on Sep 11, 2025. The results show a significant revenue decline and a shift to a net loss, falling short of expectations. The company swung from a profit to a loss and did not issue forward guidance, citing a dynamic consumer environment and ongoing transformation.

Vera Bradley reported a 24.6% year-over-year revenue decline in Q2 2026, with total revenue dropping to $70.86 million from $94 million in the prior year. The company’s bags segment accounted for the largest share of sales, generating $36.60 million, followed by travel ($16.77 million) and accessories ($9.37 million). Home sales amounted to $3.93 million, while apparel and footwear brought in $1.73 million. Additional revenue came from other segments at $2.46 million.

The earnings performance was sharply negative, as the company swung to a loss of $0.17 per share in Q2 2026 compared to a profit of $0.19 per share a year earlier, representing an 189.5% drop. On an absolute basis, Vera Bradley reported a net loss of $-4.67 million, a deterioration of 181.9% from the net income of $5.71 million in the prior-year period. This marked a significant setback for the brand.

Following the earnings release, Vera Bradley’s stock price experienced a sharp decline of 15.66% during the latest trading day and dropped 3.67% over the past full trading week. However, the stock showed a positive 9.38% increase month-to-date, reflecting some short-term investor optimism.

In the post-earnings review, Ian Bickley, Executive Chairman, noted a 25% year-over-year revenue decline to $70.9 million for Q2 2026 but highlighted sequential improvement in comp sales across channels. He outlined a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the brand through merchandising innovation, targeted marketing, and omnichannel optimization, aimed at reengaging loyal customers and expanding into new segments. Bickley emphasized the importance of disciplined operational transformation, including streamlining decision-making and cost management. He also expressed confidence in early progress and positive customer response to new product launches and marketing efforts, stating that the company is “moving in the right direction.”

The company is not providing forward guidance at this time due to the dynamic consumer environment and ongoing transformation efforts. However, management expressed confidence in sequential improvements through disciplined operations, product innovation, and marketing, with a long-term focus on executing strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

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