Vericel Shares Rise After Q1 Net Loss Narrows, Revenue Rises; 2026 Revenue Guidance Lifted
Vericel (VCEL) shares were up 1.3% in Thursday trading after the company posted a narrower net loss and higher revenue for Q1, and raised its full-year revenue guidance.The company reported Thursday Q1 net loss of $0.12 per diluted share, narrowing from a loss of $0.23 a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected a loss of $0.15.Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $68.4 million, up from $52.6 million a year earlier.Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $63.7 million.The company said it now expects 2026 total revenue to be between $326 million and $336 million, compared with previous guidance of $316 million to $326 million. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $323.4 million.Price: $37.26, Change: $+0.48, Percent Change: +1.31%