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Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA)
NASDAQ:VRCA
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.11Last Year’s EPS
-0.44Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 11, 2025
|% Change Since: -16.92%
|Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant progress in Verrica Pharmaceuticals' financial position, YCANTH sales growth, and clinical pipeline advancements. However, challenges such as obsolete inventory costs, suboptimal revenue figures, and financial covenant concerns were also noted. Overall, the positive developments in fundraising, sales growth, and clinical progress were prominent.Company Guidance
During the call, Verrica Pharmaceuticals provided guidance for their fiscal year 2024 and beyond, highlighting several key metrics and strategic developments. The company reported a sequential quarterly growth of 12.3% in YCANTH dispense applicator units, with 8,654 units in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 7,706 units in the previous quarter. This growth represents a 44.8% increase from the second quarter of 2024, which saw 5,975 units. Verrica also raised approximately $42 million in an equity follow-on offering in November and negotiated a waiver of a going concern covenant with OrbiMed. The company achieved a reduction in operating expenses by approximately 50% while maintaining prior sales levels and achieving positive growth. Looking forward, Verrica aims to advance its clinical pipeline, including a global Phase 3 trial for YCANTH in common warts, and continues to support partners in regulatory efforts in Japan. The company's financial position includes cash and cash equivalents of $46.3 million as of December 31, 2024, and they anticipate further growth and positive cash flow by the end of 2025.Successful Fundraising and Improved Financial Position
Verrica Pharmaceuticals raised approximately $42 million in an equity follow-on offering in November 2024, strengthening their balance sheet and securing a waiver of going concern covenant from OrbiMed for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 and the first quarter of 2025.
Positive Growth in YCANTH Sales
YCANTH dispense applicator units increased by 12.3% in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter and by 44.8% compared to Q2 2024. The new commercialization strategy has led to increased productivity of sales representatives and a reduction in operating expenses by approximately 50%.
Progress in Clinical Pipeline
Advancement of YCANTH for common warts and the novel oncolytic peptide BP-315 for basal cell carcinoma, with minimal additional cash outlay. Positive preliminary results for BP-315 were presented, showing a calculated objective response rate of 97%.
Market Expansion and Product Accessibility
Introduction of a new single applicator configuration for YCANTH, which became commercially available to reduce acquisition costs for physicians and expand patient access. Enhanced distribution through specialty pharmacies.
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VRCA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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VRCA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.65 | $0.60 | -7.69% |
| Nov 04, 2024 | $1.43 | $0.80 | -44.06% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | $5.27 | $3.12 | -40.80% |
| May 13, 2024 | $8.00 | $9.56 | +19.50% |
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FAQ
When does Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) report earnings?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is VRCA EPS forecast?
VRCA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.11.
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