Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ownership disclosure: Armistice Capital, LLC and Steven Boyd report beneficial ownership of 439,657 shares, representing 4.99% of the outstanding common stock.
The filing states the reported shares are held by Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., for which Armistice Capital exercises shared voting and dispositive power; the Master Fund disclaims beneficial ownership by virtue of its Investment Management Agreement. The joint filing is signed by Steven Boyd on 02/17/2026.
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Armistice Capital reports a sub-5% stake in Verrica under shared control.
The filing lists 439,657 shares (4.99%) as beneficially owned by Armistice Capital/Mr. Boyd, with shared voting and dispositive power over those shares through the Master Fund relationship. This indicates managerial control exercised by the investment manager rather than sole personal ownership.
Reported relationships and the Master Fund disclaimer mean future activity will depend on the manager and the Master Fund; subsequent amendments would show any changes in ownership or voting alignment.
The amendment clarifies joint filing attribution and voting/dispositive authority.
The statement explains that Armistice Capital, as investment manager to Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., exercises voting and investment power, and that Mr. Boyd, as managing member, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities. The Master Fund expressly disclaims beneficial ownership due to the Investment Management Agreement.
Signatures dated 02/17/2026 complete the amendment; any material change above 5% or transfers would require updated filings.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 4)
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
92511W207
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92511W207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Armistice Capital, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
439,657.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
439,657.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
439,657.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.99 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
92511W207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Steven Boyd
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
439,657.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
439,657.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
439,657.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.99 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
10 NORTH HIGH STREET, SUITE 200, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19380
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Armistice Capital, LLC
Steven Boyd
Collectively, the "Reporting Persons"
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Armistice Capital, LLC
510 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10022
United States of America
Steven Boyd
c/o Armistice Capital, LLC
510 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10022
United States of America
(c)
Citizenship:
Armistice Capital, LLC - Delaware; Steven Boyd - United States of America
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
92511W207
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
439,657
(b)
Percent of class:
4.99%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
439,657
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
439,657
The percentage of Shares reported to be beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons are based on information from the Issuer.
Armistice Capital, LLC ("Armistice Capital") is the investment manager of Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. (the "Master Fund"), the direct holder of the Shares, and pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement, Armistice Capital exercises voting and investment power over the securities of the Issuer held by the Master Fund and thus may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer held by the Master Fund. Mr. Boyd, as the managing member of Armistice Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities of the Issuer held by the Master Fund. The Master Fund specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities of the Issuer directly held by it by virtue of its inability to vote or dispose of such securities as a result of its Investment Management Agreement with Armistice Capital.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Master Fund, a Cayman Islands exempted company that is an investment advisory client of Armistice Capital, has the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the reported securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Armistice Capital, LLC
Signature:
/s/ Steven Boyd
Name/Title:
Steven Boyd - Managing Member
Date:
02/17/2026
Steven Boyd
Signature:
/s/ Steven Boyd
Name/Title:
Steven Boyd
Date:
02/17/2026
Exhibit Information
JOINT FILING STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k)
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G/A, is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G/A, shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the others, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.
Dated: February 17, 2026
Armistice Capital, LLC
By: /s/ Steven Boyd
Steven Boyd - Managing Member
Steven Boyd
By: /s/ Steven Boyd
What stake does Armistice Capital hold in Verrica (VRCA)?
Armistice Capital reports beneficial ownership of 439,657 shares, equal to 4.99% of Verrica's common stock. The shares are held by Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., with voting and dispositive power exercised by Armistice Capital.
Does Steven Boyd personally own the VRCA shares reported?
Steven Boyd is listed as a reporting person and managing member, which may cause him to be deemed to beneficially own the shares. The filing states Mr. Boyd may be deemed to beneficially own the securities due to his role with Armistice Capital.
Who holds voting and dispositive power over the reported Verrica shares?
The filing states shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 439,657 shares reside with Armistice Capital as investment manager to the Master Fund, per the Investment Management Agreement.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed for VRCA?
The joint filing amendment was signed by Steven Boyd on 02/17/2026. The amendment updates beneficial ownership and the joint filing statement for Armistice Capital and Steven Boyd.
