AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Vericel (VCEL)

Vericel Preliminary 2024 Revenue Up 20% to $237 Million; Raises Mid-Term Margin Targets

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Vericel released preliminary, unaudited results for 2024, projecting total net revenue of about $237 million to $237.5 million, up 20%, and GAAP net income for the full year. It also issued 2025 guidance calling for 20% to 23% revenue growth and raised its mid-term gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin targets. Shareholders should note that the company says the final audited figures may differ materially from these estimates.

Key points

  • Full-year 2024 total net revenue expected at about $237 million to $237.5 million, up 20%; full-year GAAP net income positive
  • Fourth-quarter 2024 revenue expected at $75.2 million to $75.7 million; GAAP net income expected at $17.5 million to $18.5 million
  • 2025 guidance: 20% to 23% revenue growth, gross margin of 73% to 74%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 25% to 26%
  • About $167 million in cash, restricted cash and investments and no debt as of December 31, 2024; figures are preliminary and unaudited

The filing

CompanyVericel (VCEL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 14, 2025, 4:05 PM ET
Accession number0001140361-25-001060

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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