Veracyte (VCYT) Stock Overview
Operates as a diagnostics company in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$58.01 |
| 52 Week High | US$60.91 |
| 52 Week Low | US$22.92 |
| Beta | 1.93 |
| 1 Month Change | 9.06% |
| 3 Month Change | 74.99% |
| 1 Year Change | 139.61% |
| 3 Year Change | 102.69% |
| 5 Year Change | 47.05% |
| Change since IPO | 337.81% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 16
VCYT: Cash Generation And Pipeline Execution Will Shape Post 2026 Setup
The Analyst Price Target for Veracyte has been raised from $49.10 to $56.55. Analysts point to its cash generative profile, established Afirma and Decipher franchises, and an underappreciated pipeline as key supports for their updated assumptions.
Narrative Update • Jul 02
VCYT: Raised Guidance And New Cancer Tests Will Drive Medium Term Story
Veracyte's updated analyst price target has shifted higher from $53.00 to about $67.60, as analysts factor in revised assumptions around profitability, reimbursement stability in its Afirma and Decipher testing assets, and potential contribution from newer platforms such as molecular residual disease and Prosigna. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Veracyte points to a generally constructive tone, with several bullish analysts updating their models and price targets in light of company discussions and revised assumptions around its testing portfolio.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 16
VCYT: Cash Generation And Pipeline Execution Will Shape Post 2026 Setup
The Analyst Price Target for Veracyte has been raised from $49.10 to $56.55. Analysts point to its cash generative profile, established Afirma and Decipher franchises, and an underappreciated pipeline as key supports for their updated assumptions.Narrative Update • Jul 02
VCYT: Raised Guidance And New Cancer Tests Will Drive Medium Term Story
Veracyte's updated analyst price target has shifted higher from $53.00 to about $67.60, as analysts factor in revised assumptions around profitability, reimbursement stability in its Afirma and Decipher testing assets, and potential contribution from newer platforms such as molecular residual disease and Prosigna. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Veracyte points to a generally constructive tone, with several bullish analysts updating their models and price targets in light of company discussions and revised assumptions around its testing portfolio.Analysis Article • Jun 19
Veracyte (VCYT) Stock Could Be 4.5% Overvalued After Its Recent Run
Veracyte (VCYT) has drawn attention after recent share price gains over the past month and the past 3 months, prompting a closer look at how its diagnostics business and current valuation might align with investor expectations. See our latest analysis for Veracyte. At a share price of $51.29, Veracyte has seen short term momentum build, with a 30 day share price return of 23.59% feeding into a 1 year total shareholder return of 91.24% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 98.34%. If...
Narrative Update • Jun 18
VCYT: MRD And Prosigna Execution Risks Will Restrain Future Stock Repricing
Veracyte’s analyst price target has increased by $5 to $55, with analysts highlighting the company’s Afirma and Decipher testing assets, along with potential contributions from molecular residual disease and Prosigna, as key supports for this updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Veracyte highlights a mix of optimism around Afirma, Decipher, and emerging opportunities such as molecular residual disease and Prosigna, alongside reminders that sentiment is not uniformly positive.Narrative Update • Jun 04
VCYT: Updated Models And Trial Readouts Will Shape Post 2026 Outlook
Veracyte's analyst price target has been raised from $47.00 to $49.10. Analysts generally point to the perceived resilience of its Afirma and Decipher testing assets, along with potential upside from additional testing platforms, as key factors supporting the updated view.Narrative Update • May 20
VCYT: Mixed Price Revisions Will Pressure Expectations For Future Cash Flow Repricing
Narrative Update Veracyte's updated analyst price target shifts to $37.23 from $38.59, as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth expectations, a higher projected profit margin, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, informed by recent mixed target revisions and a new bullish initiation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Veracyte reflects a split view, with some firms turning more constructive while several bearish analysts have trimmed price targets and highlighted execution and valuation risks.Analysis Article • May 14
Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of Veracyte's (NASDAQ:VCYT) Earnings
When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Veracyte, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:VCYT...Narrative Update • Apr 28
VCYT: Revised Street Views Will Highlight Medium Term Revenue Guidance Story
Analysts now see a modestly lower upside for Veracyte, trimming the consensus price target by a few dollars to around the mid $30s. Recent research reflects a balance between reduced targets from several firms and a newer bullish initiation that emphasizes the company's longer term growth potential.Narrative Update • Apr 14
VCYT: Bullish Coverage And Margin Reset Will Strengthen Prostate Cancer Risk Position
Analysts now see Veracyte's fair value at $53, up from $51. This revision reflects updated assumptions around growth, profitability and valuation multiples informed by recent Street research, including both fresh coverage and revised price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 31
VCYT: Refreshed Models And 2026 Earnings Focus Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Veracyte by about $1.60 to $47.00, reflecting refreshed models after recent results and updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have focused on resetting expectations for Veracyte, with price targets adjusted downward and models refreshed after Q4 results.Narrative Update • Mar 17
VCYT: NCCN Risk Stratification Focus Will Support Future Cash Flow Repricing
Analysts have lowered their price target on Veracyte from $43.00 to about $38.59, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent model revisions. This includes a reduced $37 target from one large Wall Street firm after Q4 results.Narrative Update • Mar 02
VCYT: 2026 Revenue Outlook And Higher Future P/E Will Lift Long-Term Upside
Analysts now set their Veracyte price target at $48.60, compared with $47.50 previously. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 16
VCYT: Guideline Support And Margin Reset Will Strengthen Prostate Cancer Risk Role
Analysts have kept their $51.00 price target for Veracyte unchanged, citing updated assumptions that reflect slightly lower discount rates, modestly higher revenue growth expectations, a reduced profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Veracyte issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with expected total revenue between US$138 million and US$140 million, described as 16% to 18% growth for the period.Narrative Update • Feb 02
VCYT: NCCN Risk Stratification Focus Will Support Future Genomic Test Adoption
Narrative Update on Veracyte Analysts have kept their Veracyte fair value target steady at $43.00, citing updated NCCN prostate cancer guidelines that highlight Decipher’s role in risk stratification and support slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary points to the updated NCCN prostate cancer guidelines as a supportive data point for Veracyte’s Decipher test.Narrative Update • Jan 19
VCYT: NCCN Guideline Support Will Strengthen Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification Role
Analysts have lifted their price target on Veracyte from US$45.00 to US$51.00, citing updated NCCN guidelines that they view as incrementally favorable for the company’s Decipher prostate cancer test and its differentiation based on clinical evidence. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are framing the latest NCCN prostate cancer guideline update as a meaningful support for Veracyte’s Decipher test, especially around how it is positioned within risk stratification.Seeking Alpha • Jan 16
Veracyte: Profitable, De-Risked, And Ready To Run
Summary Veracyte (VCYT) has transitioned to a profitable, diversified model with strong operating leverage and self-fortifying balance sheet. Key 2025-2026 catalysts include deeper prostate cancer penetration, entry into minimal residual disease, and U.S. re-launch of the Prosigna breast cancer test. VCYT projects 16% revenue growth to $515–$517M in FY25 and >25% adjusted EBITDA margin, signaling sustained profitable execution. A robust digital pathology database and AI-driven bioinformatics platform create significant competitive moats and future product opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jan 05
VCYT: NCCN Guideline Support Will Shape Future Decipher Adoption And Competitive Risks
Analysts have lifted their price target on Veracyte from $28.40 to $43.00, citing updated NCCN prostate cancer guidelines that highlight the Decipher test in key risk stratification tables as support for a higher fair value assumption. Analyst Commentary Analysts point to the updated NCCN V3.2026 prostate cancer guidelines as a supportive data point for Veracyte, highlighting that Decipher is explicitly listed in the principles of risk stratification tables across several key prostate cancer settings.Narrative Update • Dec 15
VCYT: Updated NCCN Guidelines Will Support Gradual Risk Stratification Adoption
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Veracyte to approximately $47.50 from about $46.30, citing slightly stronger long term growth and profitability expectations, as well as the incremental boost from updated NCCN guidelines that further differentiate the company’s Decipher prostate cancer test. Analyst Commentary Street research characterizes the NCCN guideline update as a net positive for Veracyte, with the Decipher prostate cancer test receiving prominent placement in risk stratification tables across multiple disease stages.Narrative Update • Nov 29
VCYT: New NCCN Guidelines Will Support Continued Market Differentiation
Analysts have raised their price target for Veracyte from $45.30 to $46.30, citing ongoing positive inclusion of the company’s Decipher test in updated clinical guidelines as a contributing factor. Analyst Commentary Analysts have examined the recent updates to the clinical guidelines and their implications for Veracyte’s Decipher test, highlighting both opportunities and potential challenges facing the company.Analysis Article • Nov 22
Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCYT) Stock Catapults 27% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Despite an already strong run, Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 27% in the...Narrative Update • Nov 15
VCYT: Expanded Prostate Cancer Guidelines Will Drive Demand Ahead
Veracyte's analyst price target has been raised from $41.10 to $45.30. Analysts cite stronger guidelines support, as well as improved revenue and profit growth expectations, as key drivers.Narrative Update • Nov 01
VCYT: Continued Pipeline Success Will Drive Broader Health Market Expansion
Narrative Update: Veracyte Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Veracyte, lowering it by $1 to $28. They cite solid recent performance but note that larger upside may be realized further into the future.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Advanced Genomic And Cancer Diagnostics Will Expand Global Health Markets
Analysts have modestly raised Veracyte’s fair value estimate to $41.22 from $39.75. They cite continued product momentum and optimistic guidance, despite lingering longer-term uncertainties.Analysis Article • Aug 30
Veracyte, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VCYT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 27%
Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Veracyte, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VCYT) Shares Lagging The Industry But So Is The Business
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4.5x Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) is a stock worth...Analysis Article • May 10
Veracyte, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 260%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
As you might know, Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with some very strong...New Narrative • May 07
Decipher, Afirma And MRD Tests Will Broaden Future Markets
Veracyte’s Decipher test expansion and updated NCCN guidelines could drive significant revenue growth and market share in the prostate cancer segment.Analysis Article • Mar 08
Shareholders Can Be Confident That Veracyte's (NASDAQ:VCYT) Earnings Are High Quality
Even though Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We have done...Analysis Article • Mar 04
Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCYT) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 26% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 26...Analysis Article • Jan 09
Veracyte, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VCYT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 50% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Veracyte's estimated fair value is US$65.48 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Veracyte is...Seeking Alpha • Dec 11
Veracyte: Getting Frothy
Summary Veracyte has seen its stock more than double since early August, driven by strong Q3 results and increased revenue guidance for FY2024. This medical diagnostic firm focused on oncology is executing well, but the stock looks a bit 'frothy' based on some valuation metrics. The analyst community is also somewhat mixed based on the stock's valuation, and there was some notable insider selling following Q3 results. Can the rally continue in Veracyte? An analysis follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 01
Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCYT) Surges 25% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 25% gain in the last month alone. The...Analysis Article • Aug 18
Veracyte, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VCYT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 42%
Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 42% share price jump in the last...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Veracyte, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 39% over the past week following Veracyte, Inc. 's ( NASDAQ:VCYT...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Veracyte, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VCYT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 76% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Veracyte is US$37.52 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Veracyte's...Analysis Article • Jun 06
Veracyte, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VCYT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Veracyte, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4.4x might make it look like a strong buy right now...Analysis Article • May 09
Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCYT) Just Released Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Veracyte, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VCYT ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...Shareholder Returns
| VCYT | US Biotechs | US Market | |
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| 7D | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | 139.6% | 31.7% | 17.3% |
Return vs Industry: VCYT exceeded the US Biotechs industry which returned 31.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: VCYT exceeded the US Market which returned 17.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| VCYT volatility | |
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| VCYT Average Weekly Movement | 9.8% |
| Biotechs Industry Average Movement | 10.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: VCYT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: VCYT's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2006 | 755 | Marc Stapley | www.veracyte.com |
Veracyte, Inc. operates as a diagnostics company in the United States and internationally. The company offers Afirma Genomic Sequencing Classifier for cancerous thyroid nodules; Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifiers for prostate cancer diagnosis; Decipher Bladder Genomic Classifier for bladder cancer diagnosis; Prosigna Breast Cancer Assay for breast cancer diagnosis; and Percepta Nasal Swab Test for lung cancer diagnosis. It also provides the nCounter analysis system services.
Veracyte, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| VCYT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.75b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$88.01m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$541.74m |
52.6x
P/E Ratio8.5x
P/S RatioIs VCYT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| VCYT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$541.74m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$146.77m |
| Gross Profit | US$394.97m |
| Other Expenses | US$306.96m |
| Earnings | US$88.01m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.10 |
| Gross Margin | 72.91% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.25% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did VCYT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/22 22:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Veracyte, Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Knight | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Sung Ji Nam | BTIG |
| Kyle Mikson | Canaccord Genuity |