Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRCA)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 45.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 27.9%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caligan Partners LP | 5.38 | 923,910 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Cannell Capital LLC | 4.56 | 783,923 | +14.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Affinity Asset Advisors, LLC | 4.12 | 707,338 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Armistice Capital, LLC | 3.02 | 518,181 | -53.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| Velan Capital Investment Management LP | 2.75 | 471,559 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| BOOTHBAY FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.63 | 280,734 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 1.10 | 188,758 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd | 0.82 | 140,497 | +65.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 0.81 | 138,917 | +105.3 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 1.26 | 216,445 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rieger Jayson | CEO and President | 207,593 | 954,928 $ | Aug 17, 2026 | direct |
| Zawitz David | Chief Operating Officer | 27,000 | 124,200 $ | Aug 17, 2026 | direct |
| Kirby John J. | Interim CFO | 23,962 | 110,225 $ | Aug 18, 2026 | direct |
| Rosenberg Noah L. | CMO | 8,587 | 39,500 $ | Aug 18, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Rosenberg Noah L. | CMO | Buy | 2,030 | 4.92 | 9,988 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Kirby John J. | Interim CFO | Buy | 5,000 | 4.93 | 24,650 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Zawitz David | Chief Operating Officer | Buy | 6,000 | 4.98 | 29,880 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Rieger Jayson | CEO and President | Buy | 5,000 | 4.91 | 24,550 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Rosenberg Noah L. | CMO | Buy | 4,200 | 4.91 | 20,622 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Rieger Jayson | CEO and President | Buy | 20,000 | 5.06 | 101,200 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 28, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.