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Vera BradleyVRA -0.90%64 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.69 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks worse than 125470.39% on this metric.
Vera Bradley's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.17.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.68.
Vera Bradley's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.09.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.28.
During the past 13 years, Vera Bradley's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 66.80% per year. The lowest was -33.60% per year. And the median was -4.40% per year.
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Vera Bradley Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Vera Bradley Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
VRA vs AREB, FMFC, FOSL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Vera Bradley PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley's PE Ratio falls into.
Vera Bradley Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Vera Bradley's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.69
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.69 mean?
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.69 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #999999 out of 797 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Vera Bradley's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Vera Bradley's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.69. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #999999 out of 797 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AREB and FMFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #999999 out of 797 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Vera Bradley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.30, based on 797 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.87, compared to a current price of $3.31 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.69. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vera Bradley (VRA), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.69 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.31 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.87.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.69
GF Value™: $3.87 vs. price of $3.31 (14.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority 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 products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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