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VRA Stock Forecast: Vera Bradley, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$5.08
+2.01% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Vera Bradley, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $5 — -1.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 7 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$145.7M
Ticker Nerd rank
97 / 100
Median analyst target
$5.00
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$55.7M+7.8% y/y
Operating income−$4.6M
Net income−$4.8M
Free cash flow−$5.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.0%
1M
+50.7%
YTD
+109.9%
1Y
+147.8%
From 52W high
−0.6%
From 52W low
+182.2%
$1.80
$5.11
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VRA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Vera Bradley, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 7 Oct 2026
97 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
100
Momentum
98
Issuance
91
Growth
90
Size
71
Revisions
61
Quality
48
Value
44
Volatility
42

Accruals (100): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (42): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VRA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VRA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VRAHigh $5.00Median $5.00Low $5.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $5.00Median $5.00High $5.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −1.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
16 June 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
12 June 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
4 June 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
26 Jan 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
7 Jan 2026Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
4 Dec 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
29 Sept 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
4 Sept 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
18 Aug 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesHold—
4 June 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
2 May 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
22 Apr 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
24 Mar 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
12 Mar 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchMaintainsBuy—
6 Mar 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
24 Feb 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
27 Jan 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
15 Jan 2025Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
16 Dec 2024Small Cap Consumer ResearchReiteratesBuy—
11 Dec 2024Small Cap Consumer ResearchMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VRA appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

VRA vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Vera Bradley, Inc. returned +147.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VRA vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VRAS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

VRA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
269.0×

Cheaper than 3% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 81% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−125.2×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.1%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
7.8%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Gross margin
51.8%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.9%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Net margin
−3.7%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−7.4%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.1%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Vera Bradley, Inc. has a market value of $145.7M and an enterprise value of $182.5M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $273.7M. The latest quarter grew 1.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$19.2M, a −7.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.69.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $929K, after $1.8M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 28.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 269.0×; forward P/E: −167.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Vera Bradley, Inc. employs 1,360 people — $201K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

VRA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFootwear & Accessories
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VRAVera Bradley, Inc.$145.7M
97
DBIDesigner Brands, Inc.$292.4M
98
RCKYRocky Brands, Inc.$346.3M
93
FOSLFossil Group, Inc.$413.2M
62
WEYSWeyco Group, Inc.$491.9M
88
FWDIForward Industries, Inc.$551.9M
18
WWWWolverine World Wide, Inc.$1.5B
87

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Vera Bradley, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VRA news & analysis

Here's Why Momentum in Vera Bradley (VRA) Should Keep going

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Oct 2026positive

Vera Bradley (VRA) was identified by Zacks Investment Research as having passed its "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is well positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The screen highlights stocks currently showing momentum in their price movement.

Why it matters — A VRA watcher would care because the screen's recognition suggests the company's stock is exhibiting sustained upward price momentum that could be of interest to those tracking its performance.

5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength After a Mixed September

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted five stocks showing recent price strength after a mixed September, including Vera Bradley (VRA), citing strong momentum and improving earnings estimates.

Why it matters — The mention signals that VRA is among stocks exhibiting recent price strength and improving earnings estimates, which is notable for investors tracking the company's performance.

Why Fast-paced Mover Vera Bradley (VRA) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Vera Bradley (VRA) as having passed its "Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain" screen, noting the stock has recently gained strong momentum while still trading at a reasonable price. The article suggests VRA could be an appealing choice for value-oriented investors.

Why it matters — This indicates that VRA is being recognized for a combination of recent price momentum and an attractively priced valuation, which could draw attention from value and momentum investors.

Vera Bradley CEO Says Turnaround Is Bearing Fruit

WSJ · 15 Sept 2026positive

Vera Bradley's shares rose after the company reported a fiscal second-quarter profit, and its CEO stated that the turnaround plan is showing results.

Why it matters — A return to profitability and signs of progress on the turnaround could be significant for investors following Vera Bradley's recovery efforts.

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Vera Bradley, Inc.'s Q2 2027 earnings call. The item is a transcript of the company's earnings discussion with management.

Why it matters — VRA watchers can review management's own commentary from the quarterly earnings call for insight into the company's performance and outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VRA stock

What is the VRA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Vera Bradley, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $5, with estimates ranging from $5 to $5. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VRA stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Vera Bradley, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Vera Bradley, Inc. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 7 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VRA?

As at 7 Oct 2026, Vera Bradley, Inc. ranks 97 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (100 of 100).

Will VRA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies -1.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vera Bradley, Inc. 97 out of 100 as at 7 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VRA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Vera Bradley, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VRA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $5 to $5 over the next 12 months.

How has VRA stock performed over the past year?

Vera Bradley, Inc. returned +147.8% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Vera Bradley, Inc. do?

Vera Bradley Inc. is a U.S.

What is the latest news on VRA?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Oct 2026): "Here's Why Momentum in Vera Bradley (VRA) Should Keep going". Vera Bradley (VRA) was identified by Zacks Investment Research as having passed its "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is well positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The screen highlights stocks currently showing momentum in their price movement.

Company

About Vera Bradley, Inc.

Vera Bradley Inc. is a U.S. consumer lifestyle company that designs, markets, and sells women’s handbags, luggage, travel items, fashion accessories, home accents, and distinctive gifts. The company’s product portfolio includes bags such as totes, backpacks, crossbodies, and travel organizers, along with complementary items like wallets, scarves, eyewear, stationery, and other coordinated accessories. Vera Bradley Inc. operates through direct and indirect channels, reaching customers via its own stores, e-commerce platforms, outlet offerings, specialty retailers, department stores, national accounts, and select third-party online channels. It also includes the Pura Vida brand, which expands its presence in lifestyle accessories through bracelets, jewelry, apparel, and related products. Based in Roanoke, Indiana, Vera Bradley Inc. serves the broader apparel and accessories market with a focus on colorful, patterned designs and functional everyday products.

CEO Mr. Ian Martin Bickley · 1,360 employees · United States · https://verabradley.com