VCEL Vericel Corp

BULLISH Impact: 8/10 8-K
Horizon months Filed Feb 26, 2026 Processed 3mo ago SEC 0001628280-26-012003
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
VCEL ▼ -6.71% at T+60d
LONG call ✗ call lost -6.71% · α vs SPY -14.46% · entry $37.68 → $35.15
Currently $37.46 · -0.58% from $37.68 entry
Entry anchored
Feb 25, 03:59 PM ET
via Databento tick
T+1d
-5.31%
call -5.31% · α -4.86%
$35.68
settled 4mo ago
T+5d
-9.77%
call -9.77% · α -8.64%
$34.00
settled 3mo ago
T+20d
-18.21%
call -18.21% · α -11.80%
$30.82
settled 3mo ago
T+60d
-6.71%
call -6.71% · α -14.46%
$35.15
settled 23d ago

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Executive Summary

Vericel Corp reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results with total revenue of $276.3 million, driven by 21% growth in MACI revenue. The company achieved a 59% increase in net income to $16.5 million and raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $316-$326 million, signaling continued momentum in its advanced therapies business.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$276.3M
+16.0% YoY
EPS
$0.32
Guidance
$316M-$326M
raised
Gross Margin
74%

Actionable Insight

The strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and raised guidance suggest continued market penetration of MACI. Traders should monitor the commercial manufacturing ramp-up in the new Burlington facility and progress on the UK MHRA application as potential future catalysts.

Key Facts

  • Q4 2025 revenue grew 23% YoY to $92.9 million
  • Full-year 2025 revenue reached $276.3 million, up 16% from 2024
  • MACI revenue grew 21% to $239.5 million for the year
  • Net income increased 59% to $16.5 million for the year
  • 2026 revenue guidance raised to $316-$326 million
  • Record Q4 gross margin of 79% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 40%

Financial Impact

Revenue growth of 16% and net income growth of 59% in 2025 with 2026 revenue guidance suggesting 14-18% growth

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Segment Breakdown

SegmentRevenueGrowth
MACI$239.5M+21.0%
Burn Care$36.8M

Risk Factors

  • Increased operating expenses due to new facility costs could pressure margins
  • Dependence on MACI revenue growth (87% of total revenue)
  • Regulatory risks with UK MHRA application

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001628280-26-012003
Document: vcel-20260226.htm0001628280-26-012003
Document: 0001628280-26-012003-index-headers.html0001628280-26-012003
Document: 0001628280-26-012003-index.html0001628280-26-012003
Document: 0001628280-26-012003.txt0001628280-26-012003
8 reports for VCEL
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Jun 2, 2026
10d ago
144
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$34.45 $34.74▲ +0.84%▲ +1.54%$37.46 (+8.74%)
May 15, 2026
28d ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$34.87 $34.49▼ −1.09%▼ −0.44%$37.46 (+7.43%)
May 7, 2026
5w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$35.13 $33.46▼ −4.75%▼ −5.58%$37.46 (+6.63%)
May 7, 2026
5w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$35.13 $33.46▼ −4.75%▼ −5.58%$37.46 (+6.63%)
Apr 23, 2026
7w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$34.40 $35.64▲ +3.60%▲ +2.82%$37.46 (+8.90%)
Mar 19, 2026
12w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$32.74 $31.41▼ −4.06%▼ −2.32%$37.46 (+14.42%)
Mar 2, 2026
14w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$35.36 $34.39▼ −2.74%▼ −1.83%$37.46 (+5.94%)
Feb 26, 2026
15w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$37.68 $35.68▼ −5.31%▼ −4.86%$37.46 (−0.58%)
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