Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA)

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Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) is up 53.7% since the beginning of the year. At $4 per share, VRA is trading 15.3% below its 52-week high of $4. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VRA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $302.

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) has returned 53.72% so far this year and 73.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VRA has returned -12.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2010, VRA's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 64.2 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Mar 2019 with a return of +38.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -50.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, VRA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2015 with a return of +46.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -22.5%.

Vera Bradley, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -10.29%, beta of 1.13, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2010.

• This stock participated in 165.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.12 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

VRA ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vera Bradley, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Vera Bradley, Inc. was 96.69%, occurring on May 6, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vera Bradley, Inc. drawdown is 92.88%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Vera Bradley, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Vera Bradley, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.