Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA)
NASDAQ:VRCA
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VRCA Stock Chart & Stats
$6.21
-$0.03(-3.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.21
-$0.03(-3.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.28 - $9.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume115.12K
Average Volume (3M)116.83K
Market Cap
$101.53M
Enterprise Value$38.80M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$30.15M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.57
Shares Outstanding17,178,785
10 Day Avg. Volume75,026
30 Day Avg. Volume116,835
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)3.58
Price to Sales (P/S)2.49
P/FCF Ratio-5.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-3.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.00Price Target Upside222.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.83M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst Engagement And VisibilityDirect engagement between management and investors at a major analyst conference increases company visibility and supports broader analyst coverage and investor interest.
Financing And CommercializationA financing round enabled investments in commercial operations, including hiring a chief commercial officer and optimizing the sales force, strengthening capacity to scale revenue.
Sales Momentum And Product AdoptionRecord monthly demand, improving sales volumes, expanded sales force, and an enhanced patient support hub are driving higher prescribing and market share as compounded alternatives face supply and consistency challenges.
Bears Say
Analyst Sentiment And RatingsAn analyst's Hold rating signals cautious market sentiment and indicates that consistent sales growth is required before analysts will upgrade recommendations.
Execution And Valuation RiskThe investment thesis depends on proving sustained adoption and flawless execution, while potential additional indications are not reflected in valuation, creating downside risk if execution lags.
Product Sales InconsistencySales for the flagship treatment remain inconsistent and have underperformed compared with the initial strong launch, creating uncertainty around sustainable revenue growth.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals News
VRCA FAQ
What was Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s price range in the past 12 months?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals lowest stock price was $3.28 and its highest was $9.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s market cap?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s market cap is $101.53M.
When is Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s upcoming earnings report date?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s earnings last quarter?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.702 by $0.132.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Verrica Pharmaceuticals pay dividends?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay dividends.
What is Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s EPS estimate?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s EPS estimate is -0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Verrica Pharmaceuticals have?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals has 17,178,785 shares outstanding.
What happened to Verrica Pharmaceuticals’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals reported an EPS of -$0.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.702. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.682%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Verrica Pharmaceuticals?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VRCA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.00 (222.06% Upside)
$20.00 (222.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VRCA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 325.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
252.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Verrica Pharmaceuticals
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc., a dermatology therapeutics company, develops and commercializes treatments for people with skin diseases in the United States. The company's lead product candidate includes VP-102 for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum; that has completed Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of external genital warts; and which is in Phase II clinical trial for treating common warts. It is also developing cantharidin-based product candidate, VP-103 for treating plantar warts. The company has a license and collaboration agreement with Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for the development and commercialization of its product candidates for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum and common warts in Japan, including VP-102; and a license agreement with Lytix Biopharma AS to develop and commercialize LTX-315 for dermatological oncology indications. Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
VRCA Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant growth in YCANTH dispensations, strategic partnerships, and positive regulatory feedback, offset by challenges like seasonality impacts and a lengthy EU filing process.View all VRCA earnings summariesVRCA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.00
▲(222.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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