8-K ·Filed Feb 26, 2026

VCEL

Vericel Corp
BULLISH
Impact 8/10
Horizonmonths Processed7mo ago SEC0001628280-26-012003
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

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.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
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
Entry anchored
Feb 25, 03:59 PM ET
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T+1d
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call -5.31% · α -4.86%
$35.68
settled 7mo ago
T+5d
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call -9.77% · α -8.64%
$34.00
settled 7mo ago
T+20d
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call -18.21% · α -11.80%
$30.82
settled 6mo ago
T+60d
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call -6.71% · α -14.46%
$35.15
settled 4mo 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%

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

Investment Themes

Biotech & Drug Discovery

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
12 reports for VCEL
Performance horizon
67% Hit rate 2 of 3 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +31.08%May 7, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026
8w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$45.36 $40.89▼ −9.85%▼ −9.25%$40.15 (−11.49%)
Jul 30, 2026
9w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$47.61 $41.18▼ −13.51%▼ −17.47%$40.15 (−15.67%)
Jul 16, 2026
11w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$47.81 $44.54▼ −6.84%▼ −10.46%$40.15 (−16.02%)
Jun 30, 2026
13w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$45.15 $46.62▲ +3.26%▲ +5.44%$40.15 (−11.07%)
Jun 2, 2026
17w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$34.45 $45.15▲ +31.06%▲ +32.62%$40.15 (+16.55%)
May 15, 2026
20w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$34.87 $38.46▲ +10.30%▲ +8.71%$40.15 (+15.14%)
May 7, 2026
21w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$35.13 $34.74▼ −1.11%▼ −4.25%$40.15 (+14.29%)
May 7, 2026
21w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$35.13 $34.74▼ −1.11%▼ −4.25%$40.15 (+14.29%)
Apr 23, 2026
23w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$34.40 $35.40▲ +2.91%▼ −1.73%$40.15 (+16.72%)
Mar 19, 2026
28w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$32.74 $35.68▲ +8.98%▲ +1.36%$40.15 (+22.63%)
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