Why Fashion Retailer Vera Bradley's Shares Are Plunging Today
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Vera Bradley Inc (NASDAQ:VRA) shares are plunging due to worse-than-expected Q1 FY25 earnings. The company reported a 14.6% decline in sales, a widened EPS loss, and a contraction in gross margin. Despite a challenging environment, the company reconfirmed its FY25 outlook.

June 12, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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Vera Bradley's shares are down 15.3% following a disappointing Q1 FY25 earnings report. The company saw a 14.6% decline in sales, a widened EPS loss, and a contraction in gross margin. Despite these challenges, the company reconfirmed its FY25 outlook.
The significant decline in sales, widened EPS loss, and contraction in gross margin are negative indicators for Vera Bradley's financial health. The market has reacted strongly, with shares dropping 15.3%. Although the company reconfirmed its FY25 outlook, the immediate impact is negative.
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