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Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$5.22 +0.10 (+1.95%)
Closing price 08/11/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$5.30 +0.08 (+1.53%)
As of 08/11/2026 07:34 PM Eastern
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About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ:VRCA)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$5.12
$5.85
50-Day Range
$5.02
$6.84
52-Week Range
$3.28
$9.82
Volume
82,246 shs
Average Volume
35,198 shs
Market Capitalization
$89.67 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$14.50
Consensus Rating
Hold

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.

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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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54th Percentile Overall Score

VRCA MarketRank™: 

Verrica Pharmaceuticals scored higher than 54% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 629th out of 902 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a consensus price target of $14.50, representing about 177.8% upside from its current price of $5.22.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Verrica Pharmaceuticals' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Verrica Pharmaceuticals are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.84) to ($1.19) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Verrica Pharmaceuticals is -3.13, 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. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Verrica Pharmaceuticals is -3.13, 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 Ratio

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a P/B Ratio of 3.37. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.56% of the float of Verrica Pharmaceuticals has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.84.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Verrica Pharmaceuticals has recently decreased by 8.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a news sentiment score of -0.22. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Healthcare companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Verrica Pharmaceuticals this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Verrica Pharmaceuticals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    52.90% 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 Institutions

    42.45% 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.
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VRCA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Verrica Pharmaceuticals' stock was trading at $8.31 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, VRCA stock has decreased by 37.2% and is now trading at $5.22.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRCA) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 12th. The company reported ($0.41) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.59) by $0.18. The company earned $5.02 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.51 million. Verrica Pharmaceuticals had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 360.69% and a negative net margin of 102.84%.
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Verrica Pharmaceuticals shares reverse split on 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.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) raised $75 million in an IPO 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.

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.

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 Earnings
5/12/2026
Today
8/11/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Sub-Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VRCA
CIK
1660334
Fax
N/A
Employees
40
Year Founded
2013

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$17.00
Low Price Target
$12.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+177.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($1.67)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$17.89 million
Net Margins
-102.84%
Pretax Margin
-47.97%
Return on Equity
-360.69%
Return on Assets
-67.57%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.03
Current Ratio
2.10
Quick Ratio
1.98

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$30.32 million
Price / Sales
2.96
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$1.55 per share
Price / Book
3.37

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
17,179,000
Free Float
8,091,000
Market Cap
$89.67 million
Optionable
No Data
Beta
1.49

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This page (NASDAQ:VRCA) was last updated on 8/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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