Vericel (VCEL) Stock Overview
A commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of cellular therapies and specialty biologic products for sports medicine and severe burn care markets in North America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| 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$45.96 |
| 52 Week High | US$49.32 |
| 52 Week Low | US$28.95 |
| Beta | 1.07 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.79% |
| 3 Month Change | 29.21% |
| 1 Year Change | 28.99% |
| 3 Year Change | 43.63% |
| 5 Year Change | -6.60% |
| Change since IPO | -95.90% |
Recent News & Updates
VCEL: Raised Guidance And Buyback Will Support Stronger Forward Repricing
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vericel stock from $42.00 to $55.00, citing recent price target increases that follow reported MACI performance in Q2, as well as guidance they consider achievable for the second half of the year. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vericel has focused on how current expectations for MACI and the broader MedTech backdrop feed into risk and reward for the stock.
VCEL: Raised Outlook And New Headquarters Will Support Stronger Future Position
Vericel's implied fair value estimate has moved from about $53.88 to $57.14 as analysts adjust their price targets, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins and sector volatility. What’s in the News for Vericel Vericel approved an amendment to the company’s bylaws to reflect the relocation of its principal executive offices to a new global headquarters at 25 Blue Sky Drive, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.Recent updates
VCEL: Raised Guidance And Buyback Will Support Stronger Forward Repricing
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vericel stock from $42.00 to $55.00, citing recent price target increases that follow reported MACI performance in Q2, as well as guidance they consider achievable for the second half of the year. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vericel has focused on how current expectations for MACI and the broader MedTech backdrop feed into risk and reward for the stock.VCEL: Raised Outlook And New Headquarters Will Support Stronger Future Position
Vericel's implied fair value estimate has moved from about $53.88 to $57.14 as analysts adjust their price targets, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, profit margins and sector volatility. What’s in the News for Vericel Vericel approved an amendment to the company’s bylaws to reflect the relocation of its principal executive offices to a new global headquarters at 25 Blue Sky Drive, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
VCEL: Strong Q1 Execution And BARDA Contract Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vericel to $70.00 from $64.00, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, even as some Street targets such as Truist's have recently moved lower. What’s in the News for Vericel Analysts highlighted Vericel’s recent first quarter results, where revenues were reported at 7.6% above expectations and statutory losses were reduced, according to a summary of Wall Street research (source: Zacks / TD Cowen coverage summary).Vericel (VCEL) Stock Could Be 37.3% Undervalued After Earnings Beat And Fund Buying
Vericel (VCEL) has drawn fresh attention after institutional holders such as BlackRock and State Street lifted their positions, and the company reported quarterly earnings per share that came in above market expectations. See our latest analysis for Vericel. Vericel's share price has picked up momentum recently, with a 1-day share price return of 2.48%, 7-day return of 7.05%, and 90-day return of 23.57%. This comes even though the 1-year total shareholder return declined 4.57% and the 5-year...The Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL) First-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
As you might know, Vericel Corporation ( NASDAQ:VCEL ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with some very...Expanded Cell Therapy Capacity And Burn Care Franchise Will Drive Multiyear Upside Potential
Catalysts About Vericel Vericel develops and manufactures advanced cell therapies for cartilage repair and severe burn care. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Expanded Cell Therapy Pipeline Will Face Execution Risks Yet Ultimately Support Healthier Business
Catalysts About Vericel Vericel develops and manufactures advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and burn care, including MACI for cartilage repair and Epicel and NexoBrid in burn care. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Vericel: Growth Plans May Have Run Out Of Gas (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Vericel (VCEL) is rated a hold due to inconsistent growth, fluctuating profitability, and limited near-term upside at current valuation. VCEL’s future hinges on scaling MACI, as Epicel and Nexobrid have stalled and face capped demand in niche markets. International expansion and MACI Arthro could drive growth, but execution risks and delayed timelines temper confidence in acceleration. Despite strong cash and no long-term debt, persistent SG&A growth and negative free cash flow highlight challenges in achieving sustainable profitability. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThere's No Escaping Vericel Corporation's (NASDAQ:VCEL) Muted Revenues Despite A 29% Share Price Rise
Vericel Corporation ( NASDAQ:VCEL ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 29% after a shaky period...Does Vericel (NASDAQ:VCEL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 9.6x in the Biotechs industry in the United States, you could...Vericel: Scalable Growth With Strong Margins
Summary Vericel's niche in regenerative medicine is undervalued, with FDA-approved products like MACI, Epicel, and NexoBrid driving steady revenue growth and profitability. The company's strong financials include $167 million in cash, zero debt, and a 16% year-over-year revenue increase, highlighting operational efficiency. MACI's expansion into ankle cartilage repair and a robust pipeline suggest significant future earnings potential, despite current market hesitations. VCEL's strategy focuses on indication expansion and market penetration, aiming for long-term margin growth and reduced vulnerability to high-risk drug development. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaVericel Corporation: Hard To Justify Current Valuation
Summary Vericel Corporation, specializing in cellular therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, has seen a 40% rise in its stock recently. Core products include MACI, NexoBrid, and Epicel, with Q3 revenues rising 27% year-over-year to $57.9 million, beating expectations. The company is turning the corner on profitability, but valuations look stretched at current trading levels. An analysis around Vericel follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaVericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL) Stock Rockets 32% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Vericel Corporation ( NASDAQ:VCEL ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a shaky period...
MACI And NexoBrid Drive Record Revenues And Profit Growth, Setting Stage For Robust Future Performance
Expansion of MACI and NexoBrid markets driving record revenues, indicating significant future revenue growth.What Vericel Corporation's (NASDAQ:VCEL) P/S Is Not Telling You
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 11.3x in the Biotechs industry in the United States, you...Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Vericel Corporation ( NASDAQ:VCEL ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. Revenues and...It's Unlikely That The CEO Of Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL) Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights Vericel will host its Annual General Meeting on 1st of May Salary of US$790.0k is part of CEO Nick...Is There An Opportunity With Vericel Corporation's (NASDAQ:VCEL) 49% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Vericel fair value estimate is US$87.12 Vericel is estimated...Revenues Not Telling The Story For Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL) After Shares Rise 29%
Vericel Corporation ( NASDAQ:VCEL ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Vericel Corporation's (NASDAQ:VCEL) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
It's not a stretch to say that Vericel Corporation's ( NASDAQ:VCEL ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 9.4x right now...Shareholder Returns
| VCEL | US Biotechs | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.0% | -0.5% | 1.0% |
| 1Y | 29.0% | 31.0% | 19.1% |
Return vs Industry: VCEL underperformed the US Biotechs industry which returned 31.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: VCEL exceeded the US Market which returned 16.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| VCEL volatility | |
|---|---|
| VCEL Average Weekly Movement | 5.5% |
| Biotechs Industry Average Movement | 10.0% |
| 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: VCEL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: VCEL's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 398 | Nick Colangelo | www.vcel.com |
Vericel Corporation, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of cellular therapies and specialty biologic products for sports medicine and severe burn care markets in North America. The company markets autologous cell therapy products comprising MACI, an autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane for the repair of symptomatic, and single or multiple full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee; Epicel, a permanent skin replacement humanitarian use device for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with deep-dermal or full-thickness burns; and NexoBrid, a biological orphan product for eschar removal in adults and pediatric patients with deep partial-thickness and/or full-thickness thermal burns. Vericel Corporation was formerly known as Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. and changed its name to Vericel Corporation in November 2014.
Vericel Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| VCEL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.44b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$24.22m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$306.30m |
Is VCEL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| VCEL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$306.30m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$77.92m |
| Gross Profit | US$228.38m |
| Other Expenses | US$204.16m |
| Earnings | US$24.22m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.47 |
| Gross Margin | 74.56% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.91% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did VCEL 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 | 2026/07/31 22:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| 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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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Vericel Corporation is covered by 20 analysts. 8 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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| Keay Nakae | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Michael Gorman | BTIG |
| Caitlin Cronin | Canaccord Genuity |