ROANOKE, Ind. (AP) _ Vera Bradley Inc. (VRA) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $14 million.

The Roanoke, Indiana-based company said it had net income of 42 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 32 cents per share.

The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 11 cents per share.

The handbag and accessories company posted revenue of $131.8 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $97 million.

Vera Bradley shares have decreased 54% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 49% in the last 12 months.

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