VRCAVerrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.(VRCA)Stock Analysis

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13F Pro Quality Score

26.1/100

Rank #2,518 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

95.4/100

Profitability

8.9/100

Balance Sheet

4.6/100

Earnings Quality

30.0/100

Free Cash Flow

7.4/100

Institutional Flow

0.9/100

Revenue Scale

6.5/100

Dilution Risk

17.7/100

VRCA Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA), a Healthcare sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores VRCA at 26.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #2,518 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. VRCA scores in the top quartile across revenue growth (95.4). Areas of concern include institutional flow (0.9) and balance sheet strength (4.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 17.7/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $5.0M, net income of $-9.7M, free cash flow of $-9.2M. Top institutional holders of VRCA by reported 13-F value include Caligan Partners, Affinity Asset Advisors,, CANNELL CAPITAL, based on the most recent SEC filings. VRCA trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1660334. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate VRCA daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 26 and 30 since 2026, currently 26.1 — a declining long-term trajectory across 8 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind VRCA — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A small-cap U.S. pharmaceutical company listed on Nasdaq, focused on developing dermatology treatments.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    A clinical-stage company with minimal revenue and a market cap well under $100 million — burning cash while chasing FDA approval.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the 2010s and headquartered in Pennsylvania, the company built its entire strategy around a single drug targeting a very common skin condition.
  • 4
    The Secret
    Its lead candidate is a topical formulation of a well-known antiviral compound, reimagined specifically to treat common warts — yes, warts.
  • 5
    The Lore
    The company has faced a rocky FDA review path, including a Complete Response Letter, turning a routine dermatology drug into a nail-biting regulatory saga.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Its lead product VP-102 is a cantharidin-based drug — an ancient blister-beetle remedy — repackaged as a modern office treatment for molluscum contagiosum and warts.
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Revenue

Q1 2026

$5.0M

Net Income

Q1 2026

$-9.7M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$-9.2M

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Is VRCA a good stock to buy?

13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Healthcare sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for VRCA are available on the VRCA stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

Which hedge funds own VRCA?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling VRCA. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s investment landscape.