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VCELVericel CorporationHold6.3·$38.32+2.30%
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Vericel Corporation (VCEL) Stock Analysis

Momentum Cont setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Healthcare · Biotechnology

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $38.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Concentration risk — Supplier: Matricel.

Vericel Corporation markets three FDA-approved therapies in the US: MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel (severe burn skin replacement), and NexoBrid (eschar removal for burn patients), targeting orthopedic surgeons and burn care specialists. Revenue comes from specialty... Read more

$38.32+25.8% A.UpsideScore 6.3/10#18 of 157 Biotechnology
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield2.21%
Stop $35.65Target $48.22(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.7:1
Analyst target$55.43+44.6%7 analysts
$48.22our TP
$38.32price
$55.43mean
$70

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $38.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Concentration risk — Supplier: Matricel. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 65, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 45d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 30, 202645d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Wide economic moat
Risks
Concentration risk — Supplier: Matricel

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)87.1
P/E (Fwd)44.0
Mkt Cap$1.9B
EV/EBITDA66.8
Profit Mgn7.3%
ROE6.6%
Rev Growth30.1%
Beta1.13
DividendNone
Rating analysts14

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatWide

Options Flow

P/C0.50bullish
IV89%elevated
Max Pain$25-34.8% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHSupplierMatricel
    10-K Item 1: 'The Matricel Supply Agreement provides that Matricel will supply the ACI-Maix membranes exclusively to us during the term of the agreement'
  • MEDIUMSupplierMediWound
    10-K Item 1A: 'The commercial success of NexoBrid in the U.S. is dependent, in part, on MediWound’s ability to timely manufacture and supply sufficient quantities of NexoBrid to meet customer demand'

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.5
Support Resistance
1.0
52w Position
6.7
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 6.6>=5.5A.R:R 1.7 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 45d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARMomentum ContSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
65 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $32.01Resistance $39.05

Price Targets

$36
$48
A.Upside+25.8%
A.R:R1.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts14
Consensus4.2/5
Avg Target$55

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (45d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VCEL stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $38.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Concentration risk — Supplier: Matricel. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 65, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $48.22 (+25.8%), stop $35.65 (−7.5%), A.R:R 1.7:1. Score 6.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the VCEL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $48.22 (+25.8% upside). Target $48.22 (+25.8%), stop $35.65 (−7.5%), A.R:R 1.7:1. Stop-loss: $35.65.

What are the risks of investing in VCEL?

Concentration risk — Supplier: Matricel.

Is VCEL overvalued or undervalued?

Vericel Corporation trades at a P/E of 87.1 (forward 44.0). TrendMatrix value score: 5.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about VCEL?

14 analysts cover VCEL with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $55.

What does Vericel Corporation do?Vericel Corporation markets three FDA-approved therapies in the US: MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel (severe burn...

Vericel Corporation markets three FDA-approved therapies in the US: MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel (severe burn skin replacement), and NexoBrid (eschar removal for burn patients), targeting orthopedic surgeons and burn care specialists. Revenue comes from specialty pharmacy sales (MACI) and hospital sales (Epicel/NexoBrid); net income was $16.5M in 2025. Matricel GmbH is the sole collagen membrane supplier for MACI manufacturing.

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