Vera Bradley (Vera Bradley) Retained Earnings : $282.5 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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What is Vera Bradley Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vera Bradley's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $282.5 Mil.

Vera Bradley's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 ($279.2 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($284.3 Mil) but then declined from Oct. 2023 ($284.3 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($282.5 Mil).

Vera Bradley's annual retained earnings declined from Jan. 2022 ($334.4 Mil) to Jan. 2023 ($274.6 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2023 ($274.6 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($282.5 Mil).

Vera Bradley Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Vera Bradley's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Vera Bradley Retained Earnings Chart

Vera Bradley Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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307.41

316.53

334.36

274.63

282.47

Vera Bradley Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															274.63	269.95	279.20	284.32	282.47

Vera Bradley Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Vera Bradley (Vera Bradley) Business Description

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12420 Stonebridge Road, Roanoke, IN, USA, 46783

Website

https://www.verabradley.com

Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, travel items, and accessories. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the Most. Most of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its product, and the company distributes the product through its distribution center in Indiana.

Executives

Mary Lou Kelley	director	7601 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, RICHFIELD MN 55423
Michael Schwindle	officer: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	2400 WEST CENTRAL ROAD, HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60192
Alison Hiatt	officer: Chief Marketing Officer	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
Jacqueline Ardrey	director, officer: President and CEO	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
Frances P Philip	director	ONE ALBION ROAD, LINCOLN RI 02865
Edward M Schmults	director	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 2208 PRODUCTION ROAD, FORT WAYNE IN 46808
Robert Wallstrom	director, officer: President & Chief Exec Officer	12 E. 49TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10017
Daren Hull	officer: Chief Customer Officer	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
John Enwright	officer: VP, Interim Chief Fin. Officer	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE RD., ROANOKE IN 46873
Mark C Dely	officer: VP - Chief Legal Off. and Sec.	4300 NEW GETWELL RD, MEMPHIS TN 38118
P. Michael Miller	director, 10 percent owner	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 2208 PRODUCTION ROAD, FORT WAYNE IN 46808
Patricia R. Miller	director, 10 percent owner	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 2208 PRODUCTION ROAD, FORT WAYNE IN 46808
Nancy Twine	director	C/O VERA BRADLEY, INC., 12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, ROANOKE IN 46783
James Bradley Byrne	10 percent owner	12 CHURCHILL ROAD, MARBLEHEAD MA 01945
Byrne Thomas Farrell Ii	10 percent owner	13114 PERRY LAKE COURT, FORT WAYNE IN 46845