Veracyte, Inc. (VCYT) — Estimates & Forecasts
Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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Veracyte, Inc. (VCYT)
VCYT Price Targets Summary
Research data · Not investment adviceHealthcare · BiotechnologyMCap: —Model v2Updated Mar 5, 2026
Bear Case
-125.98
EPS FY+2: $-3.35
Base Case
66.79
+84.1% vs current
Bull Case
59.83
EPS FY+2: $1.23
Model Confidence
54/100
Target Spread
$186
Current Price (Ref)
$36.27
Model vs Consensus
Inline (-25.1%)
Analyst Blend Weight
23% FY1
Buyback Rate
3.1%/yr
12-Month Price Forecast Terminal
Bear / Base / Bull · Model v2Bear $-126 (-447%)Base $67 (+84%)Bull $60 (+65%)
Highest$59.8USD
Average$66.8USD
Lowest$-126.0USD
$36.27Mar 4, 2026
Revenue Forecast
Probability-Weighted ModelStory: Revenue moves from $517M (2025A) to $992M (2029E) — an implied +91.9% expansion over the forecast window.
Model ModeBlended CAGR
FY+1 Growth+18.7%
FY+1 Revenue$614M
Projected CAGR18.4%
Projected 4Y Revenue CAGR+17.7%
Operating Income Forecast
Margin Path EngineStory: Operating income scales from $58M (2025A) to $175M (2029E) — +203.4% through the forward window. Margin path contributes +1405 bps.
Margin Trendexpanding
FY+1 Op Margin13.1%
FY+1 Op Income$80M
Margin Δ+1405 bps
Net Income & EPS Forecast
EPS Path EngineStory: Net income grows from $66M (2025A) to $191M (2029E) — +187.5% over the forward horizon. EPS compounds at 26.6% CAGR.
FY+1 EPS$1.23
FY+1 Growth+51.2%
FY+1 Net Income$102M
4Y EPS CAGR26.6%
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-74M | $24M | $66M | $102M | $129M | $156M | $191M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-1.02 | $0.31 | $0.82 | $1.23 | $1.51 | $1.77 | $2.10 |
| YoY Growth | — | — | +174.9% | +54.3% | +26.3% | +20.7% | +22.2% |
| Net Margin | -20.6% | 5.4% | 12.8% | 16.7% | 17.5% | 17.9% | 19.2% |
Comprehensive Financial Terminal
USD · VCYT · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $517M | $614M | $737M | $874M | $992M |
| Net Income | $66M | $102M | $129M | $156M | $191M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.82 | $1.23 | $1.51 | $1.77 | $2.10 |
| Free Cash Flow | $127M | $83M | $111M | $144M | $176M |
Forecast Confidence
Score: 54/10054
/100
Low Confidence
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Top Strengths
Earnings Beat Rate100%
Data Depth100%
Main Risk Driver
Margin Stability10%
What this means: Confidence is a reliability meter for forecast stability, not a return guarantee.
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Revenue Predictability
Margin Stability
Earnings Beat Rate
Data Depth
Analyst Coverage
Model-Consensus Agreement
Analyst Blending
Analyst Weight FY+123%
Analyst Weight FY+219%
Model-Only EPS FY+1$1.11
Blended EPS FY+1$1.23
Model vs Consensus
AlignmentInline
Gap-25.1%
Analyst EPS FY+1$1.65
Analyst Rev FY+1$575M
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VCYT earnings per share (EPS) forecast for next year?
Veracyte, Inc.'s projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $1.23. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 54/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
What is the 12-month price target for VCYT stock?
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Veracyte, Inc.: Bear case $-126, Base case $67, and Bull case $60. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
How fast is VCYT's revenue expected to grow?
Veracyte, Inc.'s projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is 18.7%, reaching approximately $0.6B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
How accurate are these VCYT earnings estimates?
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 54/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Currently expanding margins support higher forecast reliability. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
What is VCYT's operating margin outlook?
Veracyte, Inc.'s forward operating margin is estimated at 13.1% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "expanding". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
How does the VCYT estimate model work?
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
What could go wrong with VCYT's forecast?
The bear case ($-126) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
How does this compare to Wall Street analyst estimates for VCYT?
Our model is inline with Wall Street consensus with a 25.1% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 23% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.
Our Methodology
Institutional-grade research documentationEstimates & Forecasts
Revenue CAGR blending, margin path engine, analyst fusion, and scenario analysis.
Relative Valuation
Peer universe construction, Monte Carlo simulation, confidence scoring, and signal frameworks.
DCF Intrinsic Value
Two-stage discounted cash flow with WACC, Gordon Growth terminal value, and sensitivity analysis.