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Small Cap Consumer Research

Equity Research Focusing on the Consumer Sector

Small Cap Consumer Research, LLC is a leading company-sponsored equity research provider focusing on the consumer sector (apparel, brand licensing and specialty retailing segments).

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Vera Bradley, Inc. designs, produces and retails fashion accessories for women. The Company markets handbags, accessories and travel and leisure items through its chain of retail stores and independent retailers.

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Hold rating and projections for Vera Bradley after visiting stores in Connecticut, Long Island and New Jersey.</li><li> With newness somewhat limited (with one material exception), both the outlet and main line stores are focused on clearing older goods and moving into 2026 with clean stores and ready for the first key season with new management, a period where we expect “Project Sunshine’ to drive even higher levels of cotton goods, the return of key silhouettes and more patterns and collaborations.</li><li> While early, we believe there are key signs the shifts are, at minimum, returning the OG Vera shopper and positioning the company to expand the buyer pool.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Hold rating and projections for Vera Bradley after visiting stores in Connecticut, Long Island and New Jersey. With newness somewhat limited (with one material exception), both the outlet and main line stores are focused on clearing older goods and moving into 2026 with clean stores and ready for the first key season with new management, a period where we expect “Project Sunshine’ to drive even higher levels of cotton goods, the return of key silhouettes and more patterns and collaborations. While early, we believe there are key signs the shifts are, at minimum, returning the OG Vera shopper and positioning the company to expand the buyer pool.

VRA: Snapping the Store: Holiday Tidings Bright; Reiterate Hold

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is an interactive, entertainment mall-based retailer that invites guests to create their own customized stuffed animals through a bear-making process.  The Company operates various locations in the United States and other countries.

<ul><li>We are reiterating our Buy rating, projections and $65 price target for Build-A-Bear Workshop after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island.</li><li> Build-A-Bear is in full Holidays selling season, with “furry friends” both large (Giant sized) and small (Mini Beans) and an impressive assortment, highlighted by the 10th Anniversary version of Glisten.</li><li> Further, for the consumer looking for last minute shopping, gift cards are a material driver and will historically ensure the post-Xmas season is also strong.</li></ul>

We are reiterating our Buy rating, projections and $65 price target for Build-A-Bear Workshop after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long Island. Build-A-Bear is in full Holidays selling season, with “furry friends” both large (Giant sized) and small (Mini Beans) and an impressive assortment, highlighted by the 10th Anniversary version of Glisten. Further, for the consumer looking for last minute shopping, gift cards are a material driver and will historically ensure the post-Xmas season is also strong.

BBW: Snapping the Store: Spreading Holiday Cheer; Reiterate Buy, $65 PT

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Integer Holdings Corporation operates as a medical device manufacturing company. The Company designs and develops medical devices and power solutions for the medical and non-medical markets. Integer Holdings serves patients worldwide.

<ul><li>Integer Holdings Corporation saw its shares jump 2% in after-hours trading on December 17, 2025, after reports emerged that activist investor Irenic Capital had taken a stake exceeding 3% in the medical device contract manufacturer and privately urged its board to consider strategic alternatives—including a potential sale.</li><li>According to sources cited by the *Wall Street Journal*, Irenic believes Integer is undervalued and could attract acquisition interest from private equity firms or strategic buyers willing to pay a significant premium to its current market price.</li><li>The move comes after Integer stock declined nearly 45% year-to-date, leaving its market capitalization around $2.6 billion.</li></ul>

Integer Holdings Corporation saw its shares jump 2% in after-hours trading on December 17, 2025, after reports emerged that activist investor Irenic Capital had taken a stake exceeding 3% in the medical device contract manufacturer and privately urged its board to consider strategic alternatives—including a potential sale.According to sources cited by the *Wall Street Journal*, Irenic believes Integer is undervalued and could attract acquisition interest from private equity firms or strategic buyers willing to pay a significant premium to its current market price.The move comes after Integer stock declined nearly 45% year-to-date, leaving its market capitalization around $2.6 billion.

Integer Stock Pops After Activist Push—Is a Sale Next?

Victoria's Secret & Co. retails apparel and accessories. The Compan offers lingeries, bras, panties, pajamas, sleepwear, swimsuits, and other apparel, as well as offers personal care and beauty products for women. Victoria's Secret serves customers worldwide.

<ul><li>Victoria's Secret & Co.'s third-quarter performance in 2025 demonstrated a robust financial recovery, outperforming expected sales and earnings metrics.</li><li>The company's strategy, "Path to Potential," appears to have had a substantial impact on quarterly results, showing alignment with market trends and consumer demand.</li><li>Its focus on four key strategic pillars—supercharging its Bra Authority, recommitting to PINK, fueling growth in Beauty, and evolving brand projection and go-to-market strategy— has contributed to these results.</li></ul>

Victoria's Secret & Co.'s third-quarter performance in 2025 demonstrated a robust financial recovery, outperforming expected sales and earnings metrics.The company's strategy, "Path to Potential," appears to have had a substantial impact on quarterly results, showing alignment with market trends and consumer demand.Its focus on four key strategic pillars—supercharging its Bra Authority, recommitting to PINK, fueling growth in Beauty, and evolving brand projection and go-to-market strategy— has contributed to these results.

Victoria’s Secret & Co.: Inside the Customer Acquisition Strategy Targeting Younger

Toll Brothers, Inc. builds luxury homes, serving both move-up and empty nester buyers in several regions of the United States.  The Company builds customized single and attached homes, primarily on land that it develops and improves. Toll Brothers also operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, security, landscape, insurance brokerage, and manufacturing operations.

<ul><li>Toll Brothers reported solid performance for the fiscal year 2025 despite a challenging sales environment due to broader market factors such as affordability pressures and interest rate fluctuations.</li><li>The company posted record home sales revenue of $10.8 billion, generated from the delivery of 11,292 homes at an average price of $960,000.</li><li>Their adjusted gross margin stood at a strong 27.3%, with a return on beginning equity of 17.6%.</li></ul>

Toll Brothers reported solid performance for the fiscal year 2025 despite a challenging sales environment due to broader market factors such as affordability pressures and interest rate fluctuations.The company posted record home sales revenue of $10.8 billion, generated from the delivery of 11,292 homes at an average price of $960,000.Their adjusted gross margin stood at a strong 27.3%, with a return on beginning equity of 17.6%.

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VRA: Snapping the Store: Holiday Tidings Bright; Reiterate Hold

We are reiterating our Hold rating and projections for Vera Bradley after visiting stores in Connecticut, Long Island and New Jersey. With...

Small Cap Consumer Research

BBW: Snapping the Store: Spreading Holiday Cheer; Reiterate Buy, $65 PT

We are reiterating our Buy rating, projections and $65 price target for Build-A-Bear Workshop after visiting stores in Connecticut and Long...

Small Cap Consumer Research

Integer Stock Pops After Activist Push—Is a Sale Next?

Integer Holdings Corporation saw its shares jump 2% in after-hours trading on December 17, 2025, after reports emerged that activist investor...

Baptista Research

Victoria’s Secret & Co.: Inside the Customer Acquisition Strategy Targeting Younger

Victoria's Secret & Co.'s third-quarter performance in 2025 demonstrated a robust financial recovery, outperforming expected sales and...

Baptista Research

Toll Brothers Is Scaling Active Adult Communities — But How Durable Is This Growth Engine?

Toll Brothers reported solid performance for the fiscal year 2025 despite a challenging sales environment due to broader market factors such as...

Baptista Research