NASDAQ:VRCA Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free VRCA Stock Alerts $7.06 +0.06 (+0.86%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$6.93▼$7.1450-Day Range$4.74▼$7.1952-Week Range$2.86▼$7.76Volume105,357 shsAverage Volume157,340 shsMarket Capitalization$299.49 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Verrica Pharmaceuticals alerts: Email Address Verrica Pharmaceuticals MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside59.3% Upside$11.25 Price TargetShort InterestBearish16.52% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.67Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($1.59) to ($0.63) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.85 out of 5 starsMedical Sector180th out of 913 stocksBiotechnology Industry9th out of 64 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVerrica Pharmaceuticals has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVerrica Pharmaceuticals has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted16.52% 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 28.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Verrica Pharmaceuticals has recently decreased by 5.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVerrica Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVerrica Pharmaceuticals does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVerrica Pharmaceuticals has received a 75.60% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Creating knowledge" impact, which is false driven by its "Preclinical research services for physical health" and "Clinical research services for physical health" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Verrica Pharmaceuticals is -0.67. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVerrica Pharmaceuticals has a news sentiment score of 0.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Verrica Pharmaceuticals this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for VRCA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Verrica Pharmaceuticals to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Verrica Pharmaceuticals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders41.50% 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. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Verrica Pharmaceuticals are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.59) to ($0.63) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Verrica Pharmaceuticals is -4.84, 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 -4.84, 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 15.02. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide! About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ:VRCA)Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage dermatology therapeutics company, develops medications for the treatment of skin diseases in the United States. Its product pipeline comprises YCANTH (VP-102), which is in phase III clinical trial for the treatment of common warts; and has completed phase II clinical trial for the treatment of external genital warts. The company also develops VP-315, an oncolytic peptide-based injectable therapy, which is in phase II clinical trial for the treatment of dermatology oncologic conditions which includes basal cell carcinoma; and VP-103, a cantharidin-based product candidate for the treatment of plantar warts and is in phase II clinical trial. In addition, it offers YCANTH for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum. The company has a collaboration and license 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 VP-315 for dermatological oncology indications, such as non-metastatic melanoma and non-metastatic merkel cell carcinoma. Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.Read More VRCA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VRCA Stock News HeadlinesApril 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRCA) Given "Buy" Rating at Needham & Company LLCApril 4, 2024 | msn.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals to Spotlight Innovations at Needham Healthcare ConferenceApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStrong week for Verrica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRCA) shareholders doesn't alleviate pain of three-year lossApril 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare ConferenceMarch 31, 2024 | msn.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Secures Key FDA Designation for YCANTH, Enhancing Market ProtectionMarch 28, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deVerrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces that YCANTH Receives New Chemical Entity Status and Orange Book Listing from the FDAMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comVerrica Pharma gains as FDA lists Ycanth in Orange BookApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.March 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals: YCANTH Granted NCE Status By FDA - Quick FactsMarch 26, 2024 | globenewswire.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Announces that YCANTH™ Receives New Chemical Entity Status and Orange Book Listing from the FDAMarch 3, 2024 | msn.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Set to Illuminate TD Cowen Healthcare Conference with Fireside ChatMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Full Year 2023 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS In LineMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhen Will Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRCA) Become Profitable?March 1, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deVerrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Verrica Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial ResultsMarch 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Outperforms with YCANTH Sales, Promising Outlook Spurs Buy RatingMarch 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Verrica Pharmaceuticals Following Strong Ycanth Launch and Strategic Market ExpansionMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRCA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Verrica Pharmaceuticals Amidst Promising Ycanth Launch and Market AcceptanceFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRCA) Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial ResultsFebruary 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial ResultsFebruary 28, 2024 | benzinga.comEarnings Outlook For Verrica PharmaceuticalsFebruary 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Participation in the TD Cowen 44th Annual Healthcare ConferenceFebruary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals to Provide a Corporate Update and Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results on February 29, 2024February 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals to Provide a Corporate Update and Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results on February 29, 2024February 12, 2024 | msn.comVerrica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRCA) Is Egging on Contrarian Options TradersFebruary 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com7 Potential Short-Squeeze Stocks Poised for Rapid GainsSee More Headlines 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. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/29/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry Biotechnology Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRCA CUSIPN/A CIK1660334 Webwww.verrica.com Phone(434) 453-3300FaxN/AEmployees100Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.25 High Stock Price Target$14.00 Low Stock Price Target$8.00 Potential Upside/Downside+59.3%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.46) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-67,000,000.00 Net Margins-1,307.47% Pretax Margin-1,307.47% Return on Equity-119.46% Return on Assets-70.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.22 Current Ratio4.55 Quick Ratio4.49 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.12 million Price / Sales58.49 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.47 per share Price / Book15.02Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares42,420,000Free Float24,815,000Market Cap$299.49 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.88 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ted White (Age 59)President, CEO & Director Comp: $772.77kMr. Joe Bonaccorso (Age 60)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $550.37kDr. Gary Goldenberg M.D. (Age 47)Chief Medical Officer Comp: $553.03kMr. P. Terence KohlerChief Financial OfficerMr. Christopher G. Hayes (Age 60)Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel Mr. Eugene ScavolaExecutive Vice President of Technical OperationsDr. Bradley J. Catalone MBAPh.D., Head of Drug DevelopmentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCorMedixNASDAQ:CRMDInozyme PharmaNASDAQ:INZYAkebia TherapeuticsNASDAQ:AKBAErascaNASDAQ:ERASTerns PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ:TERNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 34,243 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 2.973%Perceptive Advisors LLCBought 2,060,199 shares on 2/26/2024Ownership: 16.879%GSA Capital Partners LLPBought 15,332 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.092%Barclays PLCBought 25,008 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.068%Citadel Advisors LLCSold 6,700 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VRCA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Verrica Pharmaceuticals stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verrica Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VRCA shares. View VRCA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Verrica Pharmaceuticals' shares. Their VRCA share price targets range from $8.00 to $14.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $11.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 59.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VRCA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VRCA shares performed in 2024? Verrica Pharmaceuticals' stock was trading at $7.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VRCA stock has decreased by 3.6% and is now trading at $7.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our VRCA earnings forecast. How were Verrica Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter? Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRCA) issued its earnings results on Thursday, February, 29th. The company reported ($0.48) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.47) by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $1.99 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.10 million. Verrica Pharmaceuticals had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 119.46% and a negative net margin of 1,307.47%. What other stocks do shareholders of Verrica Pharmaceuticals own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Verrica Pharmaceuticals investors own include ADMA Biologics (ADMA), Matinas BioPharma (MTNB), Novan (NOVN), Zosano Pharma (ZSAN), Bionano Genomics (BNGO), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI), Organigram (OGI) and Aeterna Zentaris (AEZS). When did Verrica Pharmaceuticals IPO? Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) raised $75 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, June 15th 2018. The company issued 5,000,000 shares at a price of $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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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