Vericel Corporation (VCEL)

NASDAQ: VCEL · Real-Time Price · USD
34.97
+0.24 (0.69%)
At close: May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
34.29
-0.68 (-1.94%)
After-hours: May 26, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT
Market Cap1.79B -15.3%
Revenue (ttm)292.09M +22.4%
Net Income21.46M +620.7%
EPS0.42 +711.0%
Shares Out 51.07M
PE Ratio82.94
Forward PE71.35
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume304,302
Open34.80
Previous Close34.73
Day's Range34.44 - 35.42
52-Week Range28.95 - 45.97
Beta1.16
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target55.43 (+58.55%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About VCEL

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 devic... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Feb 4, 1997
Employees 398
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VCEL
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Vericel's revenue was $276.26 million, an increase of 16.45% compared to the previous year's $237.22 million. Earnings were $16.52 million, an increase of 59.41%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 8 analysts, the average rating for VCEL stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $55.43, which is an increase of 58.55% from the latest price.

Price Target
$55.43
(58.55% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Vericel Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Vericel NASDAQ: VCEL reported record first-quarter revenue and raised its full-year 2026 outlook, citing strong growth across its MACI cartilage repair franchise and Burn Care business, as well as exp...

17 days ago - MarketBeat

Vericel price target raised to $70 from $64 at H.C. Wainwright

H.C. Wainwright raised the firm’s price target on Vericel (VCEL) to $70 from $64 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following the Q1 report.

18 days ago - TheFly

Vericel reports Q1 EPS (12c), consensus (16c)

Reports Q1 revenue $68.4M, consensus $63.62M. Reports Q1 MACI revenue $56.4M, up from $46.3M last year. Reports Q1 burn care revenue up 91% vs. last year. “The Company delivered outstanding…

19 days ago - TheFly

Vericel raises FY26 revenue guidance to $326M-$336M from $316M-$326M

Consensus $323.43M. The company also reaffirmed its FY26 profitability guidance of a gross margin of approximately 75% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 27%.

19 days ago - TheFly

Vericel Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Record Q1 revenue and profit growth driven by MACI and Burn Care, with raised full-year guidance reflecting strong momentum and BARDA contract contributions. Expanded sales force and new manufacturing capacity support continued growth, while competitive and market conditions remain favorable.

19 days ago - Transcripts

Vericel Earnings release: Q1 2026

Vericel released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

19 days ago - Filings

Vericel Slides: Q1 2026

Vericel has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 7, 2026.

19 days ago - Filings

Vericel Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Vericel has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

19 days ago - Filings

Vericel Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises Full-Year Financial Guidance

Total Revenue Increased 30% to $68.4 Million, with MACI Revenue Growth of 22% and Burn Care Revenue Growth of 91%

19 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Vericel Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting confirmed quorum, elected all board nominees, approved executive compensation, and ratified the auditor appointment. No shareholder proposals or questions were submitted during the session.

27 days ago - Transcripts

Vericel to Report First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 7, 2026

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL), a leader in advanced therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets, today announced that the Co...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Vericel price target lowered to $42 from $48 at Truist

Truist lowered the firm’s price target on Vericel (VCEL) to $42 from $48 but keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing Q1…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

MediWound says Vericel awarded ten-year contract valued at up to $197M

MediWound (MDWD) announced that Vericel (VCEL), its exclusive distributor of NexoBrid in North America, has been awarded a ten-year contract valued at up to $197M by the U.S. Biomedical Advanced…

Other symbols: MDWD
7 weeks ago - TheFly

Vericel Announces BARDA Award Valued at up to $197 Million for Procurement and Advanced Development of NexoBrid

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL), a leader in advanced therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets, has been awarded a ten-year...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Vericel awarded Health and Human Services contract valued at $196.87M

Vericel (VCEL) has been awarded a contract by Health and Human Services with a total contract value of $196.87M. This acquisition will allow BARDA to support procurement of an FDA-approved…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Vericel Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Vericel filed a proxy statement on March 19, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Vericel Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Vericel filed a proxy statement on March 19, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Vericel Transcript: Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Strong Q4 and full-year growth were driven by MACI and burn care, with a 30% sales force expansion and the Arthro launch fueling commercial momentum. Guidance for 2026 is balanced, with continued focus on operational excellence, pipeline progress, and ex-U.S. expansion targeted for 2027.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Vericel Transcript: TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference

Advanced therapies for sports medicine and burn care drove strong 2024 results, with MACI and MACI Arthro fueling 20%+ growth and expanding market reach. New manufacturing capacity supports global expansion, while burn care and BARDA opportunities offer further upside.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Vericel announces U.S. FDA approval of new manufacturing facility

Vericel (VCEL) Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, has granted approval for MACI commercial manufacturing at its state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facility...

2 months ago - TheFly

Vericel price target raised to $64 from $60 at H.C. Wainwright

H.C. Wainwright raised the firm’s price target on Vericel (VCEL) to $64 from $60 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following the Q4 report. The company’s 2026 revenue…

3 months ago - TheFly

Vericel Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record Q4 and full-year revenue and profit growth were driven by strong MACI performance, margin expansion, and successful sales force expansion. 2026 guidance projects continued double-digit growth, with new clinical initiatives and international expansion on track.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Vericel Annual report: Q4 2025

Vericel has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 26, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Vericel Annual report: Q4 2025

Vericel has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 26, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Vericel Earnings release: Q4 2025

Vericel released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 26, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings