Verrica PharmaceuticalsVRCA
VRCA
About: Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc is a dermatology therapeutics company engaged in the development and commercialization of novel treatments that provide a meaningful benefit for people living with skin diseases. Its product candidate, VP-102, is developed for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, or molluscum, a contagious and pediatric viral skin disease, and common warts.
Employees: 100
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,044% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $103K | Put options by funds: $9K
60% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 24 | Existing positions reduced: 15
33% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 20 | Existing positions closed: 15
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 74 [Q2] → 79 (+5) [Q3]
9.25% less ownership
Funds ownership: 44.15% [Q2] → 34.91% (-9.25%) [Q3]
84% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $137M [Q2] → $21.6M (-$115M) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$2
188%
upside
Avg. target
$6
764%
upside
High target
$10
1,341%
upside
2 analyst ratings
1 positive
50%
1 neutral
50%
0 negative
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RBC Capital Gregory Renza 40% 1-year accuracy 32 / 81 met price target | 188%upside $2 | Sector Perform Downgraded | 5 Nov 2024 |
TD Cowen Stacy Ku 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 2 met price target | 1,341%upside $10 | Buy Maintained | 21 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about VRCA published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Verrica Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that Verrica's Compensation Committee granted David Zawitz, Verrica's new Chief Operating Officer, a nonqualified stock option to purchase 950,000 shares of its common stock under the Company's Inducement Plan, effective December 9, 2024. The stock option was granted as a material inducement to Mr. Zawitz's employment with Verrica in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces that Development Partner Torii Pharmaceutical Files New Drug Application of TO-208 the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum in Japan
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced its development and commercialization partner, Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (“Torii”), submitted a New Drug Application (“NDA”) of TO-208 (referred to as VP-102 and marketed as YCANTH® in the U.S.) for the treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum (“molluscum”) in Japan.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 weeks ago
Verrica Announces Pricing of $42.0 Million Public Offering
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 44,964,045 shares of its common stock and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors that so choose, pre-funded warrants to purchase 2,235,955 shares of its common stock, and in either case, accompanying Series A warrants to purchase 23,600,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $1.0680 per share of common stock and Series B warrants to purchase 23,600,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $1.3350 per share of common stock, at a combined public offering price of $0.89 per share of common stock and accompanying Series A and Series B warrants (or $0.8899 per pre-funded warrant and accompanying Series A and Series B warrants). All of the securities being sold in the offering are being sold by Verrica. The offering is expected to close on November 22, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Verrica also granted the underwriter an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to 7,080,000 additional shares of the Company's common stock and/or Series A warrants to purchase up to 3,540,000 additional shares of its common stock and Series B warrants to purchase up to 3,540,000 additional shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Verrica Announces Proposed Public Offering
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants to purchase its common stock in lieu thereof) and in either case, accompanying warrants to purchase shares of its common stock, in an underwritten public offering. All of the securities in the proposed offering will be sold by Verrica. Verrica intends to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of its common stock and/or accompanying warrants to purchase shares of its common stock in an amount up to 15% of the securities offered in the public offering under the same terms and conditions. The proposed offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or the actual size or terms of the offering.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. Investor Alert (NASDAQ: VRCA): Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP Investigating Potential Shareholder Claims Against the Company's Officers and Directors for Possible False Statements
SAN FRANCISCO , Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP advises Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. investors that the firm is investigating potential legal claims relating to the company's unsuccessful efforts in 2021 and 2022 to secure regulatory approval for its drug product VP-102, designed to treat molluscum. Current shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Acceptance of Two Abstracts Featuring Positive Preliminary Topline Results of VP-315 for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma at the 2024 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference
- Posters to highlight the safety data, tolerability data, and antitumor efficacy data of VP-315 for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma as determined by histological clearance -
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INVESTIGATION CONTINUED by Former Louisiana Attorney General: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Continues to Investigate the Officers and Directors of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. - VRCA
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF continues its investigation into Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NasdaqGM: VRCA). In December 2020, the Company submitted a New Drug Application (“NDA”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for regulatory approval of its lead product, VP-102 or YCANTH, for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, a skin disea.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Restructuring of Commercial Organization
- Company significantly reduces cost structure with a realigned sales, marketing and operational infrastructure - Sales and marketing efforts to focus on pediatricians and expand access beyond dermatologists WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced a restructuring of its sales and operating teams to reduce costs and expand access to YCANTH ® for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INVESTIGATION CONTINUED BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Continues to Investigate the Officers and Directors of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. - VRCA
NEW ORLEANS , Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
Verrica Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that Ted White, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York City.
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