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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) reported Q2 2026 total revenue of $5.9 million versus $12.7 million a year earlier, including U.S. YCANTH® net product revenue of $5.1 million, up 18.7% sequentially and 12.3% year-over-year.

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Verrica Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRCA) reported Q2 2026 total revenue of $5.9 million versus $12.7 million a year earlier, including U.S. YCANTH® net product revenue of $5.1 million, up 18.7% sequentially and 12.3% year-over-year. Dispensed YCANTH applicator units reached 19,626, rising 28.3% quarter-over-quarter and 46.1% year-over-year.

License and collaboration revenue declined to $0.8 million from $8.2 million due to the absence of a prior $8.0 million milestone. Net loss was $13.2 million versus net income of $0.2 million. Verrica entered a new credit facility of up to $27.5 million, which it believes could extend its cash runway into 2028, and it continues a global Phase 3 common warts program with topline data expected in mid-2027, while advancing Phase 3 readiness for VP-315 in basal cell carcinoma.

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Positive

  • YCANTH demand growth: 19,626 applicator units in Q2 2026, +28% QoQ, +46% YoY
  • U.S. YCANTH net product revenue: $5.1 million in Q2 2026, +18.7% QoQ, +12.3% YoY
  • New credit facility: up to $27.5 million, which the company believes could extend cash runway into 2028
  • Phase 3 common warts program: global trials ongoing, topline data currently expected mid-2027
  • VP-315 basal cell carcinoma program: Phase 2 data presented; asset described as Phase 3-ready and Phase 3 readiness activities ongoing
  • Torii funding: first $40 million of Phase 3 common warts program payments to be made by Torii, limiting cash impact

Negative

  • Total revenue decline: $5.9 million in Q2 2026 vs $12.7 million in Q2 2025, driven by loss of $8.0 million milestone
  • Net loss: $13.2 million (GAAP) in Q2 2026 vs $0.2 million net income in Q2 2025
  • Rising operating expenses: R&D $6.0 million vs $1.8 million; SG&A $10.3 million vs $8.9 million year-over-year in Q2
  • Legal settlement cost: $1.7 million expense recognized for agreement in principle to settle 2022 class action, net of insurance recovery
  • Year-to-date losses: GAAP net loss $22.8 million for first half 2026 vs $9.5 million in first half 2025
  • License and collaboration revenue: $0.8 million in Q2 2026 vs $8.2 million in Q2 2025, reflecting absence of prior milestone

News Explained

As of June 30, 2026, Verrica reported $11,198 thousand in cash, down from $30,147 thousand at year-end, while its new facility provides access to up to $27.5 million of described non-dilutive financing rather than cash already shown on the balance sheet.

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Key Figures

YCANTH dispensed units: 19,626 units Sequential unit growth: 28.3% Year-over-year unit growth: 46.1% +5 more
YCANTH dispensed units
19,626 units
Q2 2026
Sequential unit growth
28.3%
Q2 2026 vs. previous quarter
Year-over-year unit growth
46.1%
Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025
Total revenue
$5.9 million
Q2 2026 vs. $12.7 million in Q2 2025
U.S. YCANTH net product revenue
$5.1 million
Q2 2026; up 18.7% sequentially and 12.3% year-over-year
Common-warts topline data
Mid-2027
Global Phase 3 program
Credit facility
Up to $27.5 million
New facility announced August 6, 2026
Net loss
$13.2 million, or $0.62 per share
Q2 2026 vs. net income of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per share, in Q2 2025

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 12
Same Type 5 events
  1. May 12

    Q1 earnings

    24h Move
    +3.1%

    Revenue and YCANTH units increased while the company continued pipeline development.

  2. Mar 11

    FY2025 earnings

    24h Move
    +4.7%

    YCANTH revenue and units grew, debt was absent, and runway extended into Q1 2027.

  3. Nov 14

    Q3 earnings

    24h Move
    -5.1%

    Revenue, YCANTH sales, clinical progress, and regulatory feedback were reported.

  4. Aug 12

    Q2 earnings

    24h Move
    -3.4%

    Revenue, YCANTH units, net income, and pipeline progress were reported.

  5. May 13

    Q1 earnings

    24h Move
    -2.7%

    YCANTH sales grew, losses improved, and pipeline programs advanced.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

phase 3, oncolytic peptide, abscopal effect, non-dilutive capital
4 terms
phase 3 medical
"Topline data from global Phase 3 program studying common warts"
Phase 3 is the late-stage clinical testing step for a new drug or medical treatment, where the product is given to large groups of patients to confirm effectiveness, monitor side effects, and compare it to standard care. Successful Phase 3 results are often the final scientific hurdle before regulators decide on approval and market launch—like passing a final exam before graduation—and can sharply change a company's valuation and future revenue prospects.
oncolytic peptide medical
"VP-315, our novel oncolytic peptide"
An oncolytic peptide is a short, protein-like molecule engineered to attack and destroy cancer cells directly, often by disrupting their outer membrane and sometimes by alerting the immune system to the tumor. Investors care because these molecules represent a distinct therapeutic approach that can create new treatment options, drive clinical and regulatory value, and carry specific development and manufacturing risks—think of them as precision tools that could unlock a new market if proven safe and effective.
abscopal effect medical
"showing evidence of a meaningful abscopal effect in untreated lesions"
A rare immune-driven reaction where treating a tumor in one spot—often with targeted radiation—leads to shrinkage of tumors elsewhere in the body that weren’t directly treated. Investors should care because it suggests a local therapy can produce broader, systemic benefits, potentially improving clinical trial results, increasing treatment value, and expanding market opportunities; think of fixing one small leak and discovering it helps reduce damage throughout the whole house.
non-dilutive capital financial
"gives us access to additional non-dilutive capital"
Funding that does not require a company to issue new shares or reduce existing owners’ percentage of ownership, such as grants, certain loans, licensing deals, or customer prepayments. It matters to investors because it preserves each shareholder’s stake and per-share value—like getting a loan or a gift instead of selling part of the company—while still carrying obligations (repayment, milestones, or restrictions) that can affect future cash flow and growth.

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Company reports record demand for YCANTH® as dispensed applicator units grew to 19,626 in Q2 2026, up 28.3% over the previous quarter and 46.1% year-over-year –

Topline data from global Phase 3 program studying common warts currently expected in mid-2027 –

The Company’s cash runway could extend into 2028 based on its current operating plan and assuming full availability of its new credit facility –

Company reports total revenue of $5.9 million in Q2 2026, including U.S. YCANTH net product revenue of $5.1 million, up 18.7% over the previous quarter and 12.3% year-over-year –

– Conference call scheduled for today, August 6, 2026, at 4:30 pm ET –

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases, including skin cancers, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

“Demand for YCANTH continues to accelerate, with dispensed applicator units reaching 19,626 for the quarter, up approximately 28% sequentially and 46% on a year-over-year basis, and representing our highest quarterly total since launch. We believe that our commercial strategy is working well and provides us with a growing confidence that YCANTH can become the standard of care for patients suffering from molluscum,” said Jayson Rieger, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verrica.

“In addition to our commercial efforts, we also continue to make progress with our work to expand the label for YCANTH to include common warts, an indication that is more than three times the six million patients estimated to be suffering from molluscum. Topline data from our global Phase 3 program is currently expected in mid-2027, as our studies are recruiting well. We continue to enroll patients in the first pivotal study, COVE-2, and first patients in the U.S. and Japan were dosed in the second pivotal trial, COVE-3, during the quarter,” Dr. Rieger continued. “With respect to our basal cell carcinoma program, we remain highly encouraged by the Phase 2 data for our novel oncolytic peptide, VP-315. At the Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting in May, VP-315 demonstrated a potential ability to impact both treated lesions, as well as showing evidence of a meaningful abscopal effect in untreated lesions. Based on the unique and promising profile of this Phase 3-ready asset, we are continuing our Phase 3 readiness activities.”

Dr. Rieger concluded, “Finally, our new credit facility for up to $27.5 million with an entity controlled by Paul B. Manning, Verrica’s Chairman and largest shareholder, gives us access to additional non-dilutive capital to support YCANTH’s continued commercialization and advance our ongoing Phase 3 common warts program. Based on our current operating plan, we believe the full $27.5 million that may be available under the facility could extend our cash runway into 2028. We believe this quarter’s progress across our YCANTH business for molluscum and our pipeline programs, along with this extended cash runway, positions Verrica well to deliver long-term value for patients and shareholders.”

Conference Call and Webcast Information

The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 4:30 pm, to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results and provide a business update. To participate in the conference call, please utilize the following information:

Domestic Dial-In Number: Toll-Free: 1-800-225-9448
International Dial-In Number: 1-203-518-9708
Conference ID: VERRICA

Participants can use Guest dial-in #s above and be answered by an operator.

Webcast:
https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1766684&tp_key=a08a369194

The call will be broadcast live over the Web and can also be accessed on Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ website: www.verrica.com.
The conference call will also be available for replay for one month on the Company’s website in the Events Calendar of the Investors section.

Business Highlights and Recent Developments

YCANTH® (VP-102)

  • During the second quarter of 2026, YCANTH dispensed applicator units totaled 19,626, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 46% from the second quarter of 2025. On a sequential basis, YCANTH dispensed applicator units increased approximately 28% from the prior quarter.

  • On June 22, 2026, the Company announced that the first U.S. patient was dosed in the second pivotal clinical trial (COVE-3) in its global Phase 3 program evaluating YCANTH® (VP-102) for the treatment of common warts in the US and Japan. Based upon current projections, the Company expects to present topline data from the program in mid-2027.

VP-315

  • On May 5, 2026, the Company announced the presentation of Phase 2 clinical data highlighting the potential abscopal effects of its novel oncolytic peptide, VP-315 (ruxotemitide), for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) at the 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting.

Corporate

  • On August 6, 2026, the Company announced that it has entered into a credit agreement (the “Facility”) with an entity controlled by Paul B. Manning, Verrica’s Chairman and largest shareholder for up to $27.5 million.

  • On July 21, 2026, the Company announced an exclusive distribution, marketing and supply agreement with Medomie Pharma Ltd., regarding commercial rights to YCANTH® for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in Israel.

Financial Results

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

  • Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $5.9 million compared to total revenue of $12.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

  • U.S. YCANTH product revenue, net was $5.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to net product revenue of $4.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The increase in product revenue, net, was primarily related to increased deliveries of YCANTH to our distribution partners.

  • License and collaboration revenue was $0.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, consisting primarily of commercial supply for Torii’s YCANTH launch in Japan, compared to license and collaboration revenue from Torii of $8.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, which included $8.0 million of one-time milestone revenue.

  • Costs of product revenue were $0.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, consisting primarily of product costs related to the sale of YCANTH.

  • Selling, general and administrative expenses were $10.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $8.9 million for the same period in 2025. Excluding the impact of stock-based compensation, the increase of $1.3 million was primarily due to increased commercial spend, related to the expansion of the sales force.

  • Research and development expenses were $6.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2025. Excluding the impact of stock-based compensation, the increase of $4.1 million was primarily attributable to costs associated with the Phase 3 program for common warts. The expense for the Phase 3 common warts program did not impact Verrica’s cash balance, as the first $40 million of payments for this program will be made by Torii under the Company’s collaboration and license agreement.

  • Expense of $1.7 million was recognized during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as an agreement in principle was reached to settle legal proceedings related to a class action brought against the Company in 2022. The expense represents Verrica’s share of the settlement after the insurance recovery.

  • Interest income was $0.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to lower cash balances.

  • Interest expense was $0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease of $2.0 million was related to the settlement and termination of the Company’s OrbiMed debt facility in November 2025.

  • For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, net loss was $13.2 million, or $0.62 per share, compared to a net income of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per share, for the same period in 2025.

  • For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, non-GAAP net loss was $10.2 million, or $0.48 per share, compared to a non-GAAP net income of $1.2 million, or $0.12 per share, for the same period in 2025.

Year-to-date Financial Results

  • Product revenue, net was $9.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

  • License and collaboration revenue was $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. License and collaboration revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 consisted of supplies and development activity with Torii. License and collaboration revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025 consisted of a one-time $8.0 million milestone payment from Torii as well as supplies and development activity.
  • Costs of product revenue were $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

  • Selling, general and administrative expenses were $20.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $17.7 million for the same period in 2025. Excluding the impact of stock compensation, the increase of $2.6 million was primarily due to increased commercial spend related to the expansion of the sales force.

  • Research and development expenses were $9.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2025. Excluding the impact of stock compensation, the increase of $5.6 million was primarily due to increased costs related to the Program for common warts.

  • Expense of $1.7 million was recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2026, as an agreement in principle was reached to settle legal proceedings related to a class action brought against the Company in 2022. The expense represents Verrica’s share of the settlement after the insurance recovery.

  • Interest income was $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.6 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease of $0.3 million was primarily due to a lower cash balance.

  • Interest expense was $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and $4.3 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease of $4.0 million was related to the settlement of the OrbiMed Loan Facility and the termination of the OrbiMed Credit Agreement in November 2025.

  • For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net loss was $22.8 million, or $1.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $9.5 million, or $1.01 per share, for the same period in 2025.

  • For the six months ended June 30, 2026, non-GAAP net loss was $19.0 million, or $0.89 per share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.75 per share, for the same period in 2025.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating the operating performance of its business, Verrica’s management considers non-GAAP (loss) income from operations, non-GAAP net (loss) income and non-GAAP net (loss) income per share. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation expense and non-cash interest expense that are required by GAAP. Verrica excludes non-cash stock-based compensation expense from these non-GAAP measures to facilitate comparison to peer companies who also provide similar non-GAAP disclosures and because it reflects how management internally manages the business. In addition, Verrica excludes non-cash interest expense from these non-GAAP measures to facilitate an understanding of the effects of the debt service obligations on the Company’s liquidity and comparisons to peer group companies who also provide similar non-GAAP disclosures and because it is reflective of how management internally manages the business. Verrica also excludes certain other one-time expenses and impacts from change in fair value of derivative liability and legal settlement, net of insurance recovery. Non-GAAP (loss) income from operations, non-GAAP net (loss) income and non-GAAP net (loss) income per share should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. Non-GAAP (loss) income from operations, non-GAAP net (loss) income and non-GAAP net (loss) income per share have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the tables following the financial statements in this press release.

About YCANTH® (VP-102)
YCANTH® is a proprietary drug-device combination product that contains a GMP-controlled formulation of cantharidin delivered via a single-use applicator that allows for precise topical dosing and targeted administration for the treatment of molluscum. YCANTH is the first and only healthcare professional-administered product approved by the FDA to treat adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with molluscum contagiosum — a common, highly contagious skin disease that affects an estimated six million people in the United States, primarily children. Approval of YCANTH was based upon the positive results from two Phase 3 clinical trials in approximately 500 patients which demonstrated that YCANTH was a safe and effective therapeutic for the treatment of molluscum. YCANTH is also approved for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in Japan and is being studied in a global phase 3 program in the US and Japan for the treatment of common warts.

Approximately 250 million lives are eligible to receive YCANTH covered by insurance. Commercially insured patients pay just $25 per YCANTH treatment visit, for up to two applicators. Other uninsured patients may be eligible to receive YCANTH at a reduced cost if certain eligibility requirements are met for patient assistance. Please visit YCANTHPro.com for additional information.

About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Verrica is a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases, including skin cancers. Verrica’s product YCANTH® (VP-102) (cantharidin), is the first and only healthcare professional-administered treatment approved by the FDA to treat adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection affecting approximately 6 million people in the United States, primarily children. YCANTH® (VP-102) is also in development to treat common warts, the largest remaining unmet need in medical dermatology. Verrica has also entered a worldwide license agreement with Lytix Biopharma ASA to develop and commercialize VP-315 (ruxotemitide, formerly known as LTX-315 and VP-LTX-315) for non-melanoma skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. For more information, visit www.verrica.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” and similar expressions, and are based on Verrica’s current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include statements about the commercialization of YCANTH, the clinical development and benefits of Verrica’s product candidates, including YCANTH (VP-102) and VP-315, the development and regulatory plans for YCANTH, the timing of release of clinical data from the Phase 3 studies of YCANTH for common warts, Verrica’s ability to borrow funds under the Facility, Verrica’s achievement of milestones set forth in the Facility, and the commercial performance of YCANTH in Israel. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties related to market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties that are described in Verrica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Verrica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 to be filed with the SEC on August 6, 2026 and other filings Verrica makes with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to Verrica as of the date of this release, and Verrica assumes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Selected Statements of Operations Data
(in thousands except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
     
  Three Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025 
Revenue    
Product revenue, net $5,093  $4,534 
License and Collaboration revenue  769   8,168 
Total revenue  5,862   12,702 
Operating Expenses:    
Cost of product revenue  435   340 
Cost of collaboration revenue  443   154 
Selling, general and administrative  10,349   8,852 
Research and development  6,034   1,846 
Legal settlement, net of insurance recovery 1,698   - 
Total expenses   18,959   11,192 
(Loss) income from operations  (13,097)  1,510 
Interest income  111   228 
Interest expense  (164)  (2,131)
Change in fair value of derivative liability  -   598 
Other expense  (3)  (1)
Net (loss) income $ (13,153) $ 204 
     
Net (loss) income per share    
Basic $(0.62) $0.02 
Weighted average common shares outstanding    
Basic  21,305,025   9,488,055 
     
Net (loss) income per share    
Diluted $(0.62) $0.02 
Weighted average common shares outstanding    
Diluted  21,305,025   9,490,600 
     
     
VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Selected Statements of Operations Data
(in thousands except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
     
  Six Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025 
Revenue    
Product revenue, net $9,383  $7,956 
License and Collaboration revenue  1,502   8,185 
Total revenue  10,885   16,141 
Operating Expenses:    
Cost of product revenue  979   763 
Cost of collaboration revenue  788   168 
Selling, general and administrative  20,338   17,700 
Research and development  9,894   4,130 
Legal settlement, net of insurance recovery 1,698   - 
Total expenses   33,697   22,761 
Loss from operations  (22,812)  (6,620)
Interest income  312   565 
Interest expense  (324)  (4,334)
Change in fair value of derivative liability  -   852 
Other expense  (11)  (1)
Net loss $ (22,835) $ (9,538)
     
Net loss per share    
Basic and diluted $(1.07) $(1.01)
Weighted average common shares outstanding    
Basic and diluted  21,305,025   9,485,907 
     


VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Selected Balance Sheets Data
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
     
  June 30, December 31,
  2026 2025
Cash $11,198 $30,147
Accounts receivable  11,090  5,397
Deferred R&D services, current portion  2,718  1,958
Insurance recovery asset  2,302  -
Inventory  2,712  2,236
Prepaid expenses and other assets  2,619  2,801
Total current assets  32,639  42,539
Deferred R&D services, non-current portion  706  2,354
PP&E, Lease right-of-use asset, other  2,672  2,238
Total assets $36,017 $47,131
     
     
Legal settlement liability  4,000  -
R&D funding liability  8,414  5,066
Other current and noncurrent liabilities  19,296  17,322
Total liabilities  31,710  22,388
Total stockholders' equity  4,307  24,743
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $36,017 $47,131
     


VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
      
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
 Loss from Operations Net loss Net loss per share (basic and diluted)
GAAP$ (13,097) $ (13,153) $ (0.62)
      
Non-GAAP Adjustments:     
      
      
Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin (a) 799   799   0.04 
Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (a) 396   396   0.02 
Stock-based compensation - Cost of Product (a) 8   8   0.00 
Stock-based compensation - Cost of Collaboration (a) 10   10   0.00 
Legal settlement, net of insurance recovery (b) 1,698   1,698   0.08 
      
Adjusted$ (10,186) $ (10,242) $ (0.48)
      
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
 Income from Operations Net income Net income per share
GAAP$ 1,510  $ 204  $ 0.02 
      
Non-GAAP Adjustments:     
      
Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin (a) 588   588   0.06 
Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (a) 300   300   0.03 
Derivative liability change in value (b) -   (598)  (0.06)
Non-cash interest expense (b) -   691   0.07 
      
Adjusted$ 2,398  $ 1,185  $ 0.12 


 (a)The effects of non-cash stock-based compensation are excluded because of varying available valuation methodologies and subjective assumptions. Verrica believes this is a useful measure for investors because such exclusion facilitates comparison to peer companies who also provide similar non-GAAP disclosures and is reflective of how management internally manages the business.
   
 (b)The effects of legal settlement, net of insurance recovery, change in derivative liability and non-cash interest expense are excluded because Verrica believes such exclusions facilitate comparisons to peer group companies and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. Verrica also believes that the exclusion of non-cash interest expense facilitates an understanding of the effects of the debt service obligations on the Company’s liquidity
   


VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
      
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
 Loss from Operations Net loss Net loss per share (basic and diluted)
GAAP$ (22,812) $ (22,835) $ (1.07)
      
Non-GAAP Adjustments:     
      
      
Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin (a) 1,392   1,392   0.07 
Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (a) 672   672   0.03 
Stock-based compensation - Cost of Product (a) 22   22   0.00 
Stock-based compensation - Cost of Collaboration (a) 24   24   0.00 
Legal settlement, net of insurance recovery (b) 1,698   1,698   0.08 
      
Adjusted$ (19,004) $ (19,027) $ (0.89)
      
      
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
 Loss from Operations Net loss Net loss per share
GAAP$ (6,620) $ (9,538) $ (1.01)
      
Non-GAAP Adjustments:     
      
Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin (a) 1,373   1,373   0.14 
Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (a) 541   541   0.06 
Derivative liability change in value (b) -   (852)  (0.09)
Non-cash interest expense (b) -   1,359   0.14 
      
Adjusted$ (4,706) $ (7,117) $ (0.75)


 (a)The effects of non-cash stock-based compensation are excluded because of varying available valuation methodologies and subjective assumptions. Verrica believes this is a useful measure for investors because such exclusion facilitates comparison to peer companies who also provide similar non-GAAP disclosures and is reflective of how management internally manages the business.
   
 (b)The effects of legal settlement, net of insurance recovery, change in derivative liability and non-cash interest expense are excluded because Verrica believes such exclusions facilitate comparisons to peer group companies and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. Verrica also believes that the exclusion of non-cash interest expense facilitates an understanding of the effects of the debt service obligations on the Company’s liquidity.
   

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Investors:

John Kirby
Interim Chief Financial Officer
jkirby@verrica.com

Kevin Gardner
LifeSci Advisors
kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com


FAQ

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How did Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Verrica reported Q2 2026 total revenue of $5.9 million and a net loss of $13.2 million. According to Verrica, U.S. YCANTH net product revenue reached $5.1 million, partially offsetting lower license and collaboration revenue versus a milestone-boosted Q2 2025.

Why did VRCA total revenue decline year-over-year in Q2 2026?

Total revenue fell to $5.9 million from $12.7 million mainly due to lower license and collaboration revenue. According to Verrica, Q2 2025 included an $8.0 million one-time milestone from Torii, which did not recur in Q2 2026.

What is driving YCANTH sales growth for Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) in 2026?

YCANTH growth is driven by higher demand and increased deliveries to distribution partners. According to Verrica, Q2 2026 dispensed applicator units reached 19,626, up about 28% sequentially and 46% year-over-year, with U.S. YCANTH net product revenue up 18.7% quarter-over-quarter.

When will Verrica (VRCA) report Phase 3 topline data for YCANTH in common warts?

Topline data from the global Phase 3 common warts program are currently expected in mid-2027. According to Verrica, the COVE-2 study continues enrollment and first patients in the U.S. and Japan were dosed in the COVE-3 pivotal trial during Q2 2026.

How does Verrica’s new $27.5 million credit facility impact VRCA’s cash runway?

The new credit facility provides up to $27.5 million in additional non-dilutive capital. According to Verrica, based on its current operating plan and full availability of the facility, the company believes its cash runway could extend into 2028.

What were Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ main expense drivers in Q2 2026?

Key expense drivers were higher R&D for the Phase 3 common warts program and increased commercial spend. According to Verrica, R&D rose to $6.0 million and SG&A to $10.3 million, plus a $1.7 million legal settlement expense, net of insurance recovery.

What is the status of Verrica’s VP-315 basal cell carcinoma program as of Q2 2026?

Verrica is advancing VP-315 as a Phase 3-ready asset for basal cell carcinoma. According to Verrica, Phase 2 data presented in May 2026 showed potential abscopal effects, and the company is continuing Phase 3 readiness activities for this oncolytic peptide.

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