VRCA Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis
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VRCA is expected to report earnings to fall 11.67% to -39 cents per share on August 11
Q2'26
Est.
$-0.40
Q1'26
Missed
by $0.03
Q4'25
Missed
by $0.51
Q3'25
Beat
by $0.21
Q2'25
Beat
by $0.11
The last earnings report on May 12 showed earnings per share of -44 cents, missing the estimate of -41 cents. With 1.35K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 89.67M.
A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, VRCA has been loosely correlated with KTTA. These tickers have moved in lockstep 35% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if VRCA jumps, then KTTA could also see price increases.
VRCA sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line
VRCA saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on July 14, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 13, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on VRCA as a result. In of 87 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
VRCA moved below its 50-day moving average on July 10, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for VRCA crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on July 13, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for VRCA moved below the 200-day moving average on July 22, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where VRCA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
VRCA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 26, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for VRCA entered a downward trend on July 31, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where VRCA advanced for three days, in of 271 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.587) is normal, around the industry mean (19.620). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (38.277). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (3.532). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.020) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.911) is also within normal values, averaging (420.906).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. VRCA’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. VRCA’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock worse than average.
