NASDAQ:VRCA Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $7.88 -0.36 (-4.31%) As of 12:38 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFDA EventsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ:VRCA) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get VRCA alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$7.84▼$8.2350-Day Range$4.38▼$8.4352-Week Range$3.28▼$9.82Volume35,131 shsAverage Volume127,669 shsMarket Capitalization$135.46 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$17.00Consensus RatingReduce Company Overview Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical‐stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of topical therapies for dermatological conditions. Its lead investigational product, VP-102, is a standardized formulation of cantharidin in a pre-measured applicator designed to treat molluscum contagiosum and common warts. Verrica’s approach emphasizes consistency of dosing and patient convenience, aiming to improve upon off‐label use of existing treatments. Beyond VP-102, Verrica is advancing VP-103, a next‐generation topical candidate intended to optimize tolerability while maintaining efficacy against viral skin lesions. The company conducts its clinical trials primarily in the United States and has engaged with regulatory authorities in Europe to support potential future filings. Verrica collaborates with contract research organizations and academic partners to execute its development programs and gather data on safety and efficacy. Founded in 2020 as a strategic spin-out from Aclaris Therapeutics, Verrica is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company’s management team brings deep expertise in dermatology drug development, clinical operations and commercial strategy. As Verrica moves toward potential product approvals, it aims to address significant unmet needs in pediatric and adult dermatology markets.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Verrica Pharmaceuticals Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks24th Percentile Overall ScoreVRCA MarketRank™: Verrica Pharmaceuticals scored higher than 24% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 691st out of 860 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.1 / 5Analyst RatingReduce Consensus RatingVerrica Pharmaceuticals has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 2 sell ratings.Upside PotentialVerrica Pharmaceuticals has a consensus price target of $17.00, representing about 109.1% upside from its current price of $8.13.Amount of Analyst CoverageVerrica Pharmaceuticals has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Verrica Pharmaceuticals' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Verrica Pharmaceuticals are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($2.24) to ($1.44) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Verrica Pharmaceuticals is -5.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Verrica Pharmaceuticals is -5.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVerrica Pharmaceuticals has a P/B Ratio of 5.25. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Verrica Pharmaceuticals' valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted7.36% of the float of Verrica Pharmaceuticals has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVerrica Pharmaceuticals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.81.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Verrica Pharmaceuticals has recently increased by 16.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldVerrica Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVerrica Pharmaceuticals does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media0.0 / 5News Sentiment0.00 News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Verrica Pharmaceuticals this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for VRCA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.2 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Verrica Pharmaceuticals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders54.00% of the stock of Verrica Pharmaceuticals is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions42.45% of the stock of Verrica Pharmaceuticals is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Verrica Pharmaceuticals' insider trading history. Receive VRCA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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VRCA Stock News HeadlinesVerrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Upcoming Presentation of Phase 2 Data Highlighting the Potential Abscopal Effects of VP-315 in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma at the ...May 6 at 5:58 PM | theglobeandmail.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Upcoming Presentation of Phase 2 Data Highlighting the Potential Abscopal Effects of VP-315 in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma at the 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual MeetingMay 5 at 4:05 PM | globenewswire.comMassive Data Leak Exposes 512,000-Line Code That Could Change Society Forever"You won't believe what I discovered at 4 World Trade Center" When our financial media correspondent traveled to Lower Manhattan for a sit-down interview with 60-year Wall Street legend Marc Chaikin, she was shocked to discover that Marc had prepared a live demonstration of a technology that could change society forever. It involves NASA, the Department of Defense, huge banks – and a MAJOR AI upgrade that could add $400 trillion to the global economy.May 8 at 1:00 AM | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Verrica Pharmaceuticals to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provide a Corporate Update on May 12, 2026May 5 at 8:00 AM | globenewswire.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Acceptance of Late-Breaking Abstract Highlighting Potential Abscopal Effect of VP-315 for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma at the ...April 10, 2026 | markets.businessinsider.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Acceptance of Late-Breaking Abstract Highlighting Potential Abscopal Effect of VP-315 for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma at the Upcoming 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual MeetingApril 9, 2026 | globenewswire.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare ConferenceApril 6, 2026 | globenewswire.comVRCA Investor News: Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by the Directors and Officers of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. - VRCAMarch 21, 2026 | tmcnet.comSee More Headlines VRCA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VRCA shares performed this year? Verrica Pharmaceuticals' stock was trading at $8.31 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, VRCA stock has decreased by 4.9% and is now trading at $7.9040. How were Verrica Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter? Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRCA) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 11th. The company reported ($0.51) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.43) by $0.08. The business had revenue of $5.09 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.52 million. Read the conference call transcript. When did Verrica Pharmaceuticals' stock split? Verrica Pharmaceuticals's stock reverse split on the morning of Friday, July 25th 2025.A 1-10 reverse split was announced. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Thursday, July 24th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split. When did Verrica Pharmaceuticals IPO? Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) raised $75 million in an initial public offering on Friday, June 15th 2018. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch, Jefferies and Cowen acted as the underwriters for the IPO. How do I buy shares of Verrica Pharmaceuticals? Shares of VRCA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Verrica Pharmaceuticals own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Verrica Pharmaceuticals investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Paycom Software (PAYC), Walt Disney (DIS), uniQure (QURE), Centrus Energy (LEU) and Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE). Company Calendar Last Earnings3/11/2026Today5/08/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)5/12/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (3w+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 For the last 3 weeks, VRCA's financial health has been in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry MED - DRUGS Sub-IndustryPharmaceutical Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRCA CIK1660334 Webwww.verrica.com Phone(434) 453-3300FaxN/AEmployees40Year Founded2013Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Verrica Pharmaceuticals$17.00 High Price Target$17.00 Low Price Target$17.00 Potential Upside/Downside+115.1%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($1.58) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$17.89 million Net Margins-50.27% Pretax Margin-50.27% Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets-40.08% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.03 Current Ratio2.59 Quick Ratio2.45 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$35.58 million Price / Sales3.82 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.55 per share Price / Book5.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,179,000Free Float7,902,000Market Cap$135.78 million OptionableNo Data Beta1.54 Social Links The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2026Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? 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