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VRCAVerrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$7.61
Financials
WATCHLIST
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

VRCA has STRONG fundamentals but no low-risk entry point yet. Watch for base formation or pullback entry. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

Good earnings but no pattern = Wait for setup

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+55%
Q4'24
$-2.41
+76%
Q1'25
$-1.03
+101%
Q2'25
$0.02
+99%
Q3'25
$-0.03
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$7.61
50 DMA
$6.73
100 DMA
$5.61
150 DMA
$5.95
200 DMA
$5.77
Alignment Score: 3/4

VRCA Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

Pattern
No base formingVCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-16.4% below entry ($9.10)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on VRCA, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
92/99
Top 8% ✓
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
53
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
276K
+3% vs avg
From Entry
-16.4%
$9.10

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+99%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+9%
WEAK
F-Score
2/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
-15%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
81/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -16.4% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$9.10Breakout price
Current Loss-16.4%Below entry
Stop Was$8.37Should have exited

If/Then Playbook

IF: Stock begins forming a base (pullback 10-20%)
THEN: Add to active watch for VCP development
IF: VCP pattern develops (base tightens)
THEN: Calculate pivot and prepare trade plan
IF: Price drops >20% from highs
THEN: Watch for Stage 2 breakdown
IF: Next earnings confirms growth acceleration
THEN: Maintain on priority list

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 20 DMA$8.12+6.6%
  • 52W High$9.82+29.0%
Current$7.61

Support

  • 50 DMA$6.73-11.6%
  • 200 DMA$5.77-24.2%
  • 52W Low$3.28-56.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VRCA stock a buy now?

VRCA has STRONG fundamentals but no low-risk entry point yet. Watch for base formation or pullback entry. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

What is the buy point for VRCA?

VRCA's breakout at $9.10 has failed (now -16.4% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is VRCA's RS Rating?

VRCA has an RS Rating of 92/99, meaning it's in the Top 8% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.