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VCYTVeracyte, Inc.Sell5.7·$57.08-4.63%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Veracyte has posted four consecutive earnings beats averaging 48% upside surprise with 22% revenue growth and a Rule of 40 score of 41, but negative price momentum and an analyst target that has already been reached create an unfavorable near-term risk profile.

Thesis pillars

  • Earnings Beat Streak Genomic DxStable
  • Rule Of 40 Growth ProfileStable
  • Product Supplier Dual ConcentrationStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Veracyte, Inc. (VCYT) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $57.08: a dimension score below its floor triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10. Specifically: High short interest: 13%.

Veracyte offers molecular diagnostic tests for cancer — Decipher Prostate, Afirma (thyroid), Decipher Bladder, and Prosigna (breast) — through CLIA-certified labs in South San Francisco, San Diego, and Austin, Texas, with Decipher Prostate and Afirma generating the majority of... Read more

$57.08+4.6% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#6 of 32 Diagnostics & Research
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.29%
Stop $53.08Target $59.69(resistance)A.R:R -1.5:1
Analyst target$50.60-11.4%10 analysts
$59.69our TP
$57.08price
$50.60mean
$37
$68

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $57.08: a dimension score below its floor triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10. Specifically: High short interest: 13%. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news boost analyst 0.80, earnings proximity 33d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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About Veracyte, Inc.

About Veracyte, Inc.

Decipher Prostate and Afirma account for the majority of Veracyte, Inc.'s revenue, delivered through CLIA-certified laboratories in South San Francisco, San Diego, and Austin, Texas. The company recorded net income of $66.4 million in 2025 against an accumulated deficit of $377.6 million; Medicare covers Afirma GSC for over 275 million enrollees and Decipher Prostate for over 215 million enrollees in the United States, with all four major tests assigned dedicated CPT Category I codes carrying finalized CLFS reimbursement rates.

Revenue comes from several payer sources: Medicare Fee-For-Service accounted for 34% of testing revenue in 2025, Medicare Advantage (billed through commercial payers) for 18%, Medicaid for 1%, and private commercial payers for 47%. Coverage for most tests is determined through the MolDX program administered by Palmetto GBA, a Medicare Administrative Contractor, under Local Coverage Determinations. Outside the U.S., Prosigna is sold as an IVD test to hospital and laboratory customers currently reimbursed in Germany, France, Spain, and 12 other countries; a multi-year agreement announced in 2023 with Illumina, Inc. covers development of certain tests on the NextSeq 550Dx platform for Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Competitors in prostate genomics include Myriad Genetics, Inc. and MDxHealth, SA; the company identifies Natera, Inc. as its primary MRD competition for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

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A PAMA rate-reset cycle poses a specific near-term risk to Veracyte's three highest-volume CPT codes. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 established a data reporting window of May 1 through July 31, 2026 using private-payer rates collected January through June 2025; if processed, updated CLFS rates would take effect January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. With Medicare FFS at 34% of 2025 testing revenue and the 10-K noting that decreases in Medicare payment rates may cascade to commercial payers that tie allowable amounts to Medicare's, a single PAMA rerate cycle could affect a substantial majority of total testing revenue simultaneously.

See also: Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research

From Veracyte, Inc.'s most recent 10-K filing, extracted June 16, 2026.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202633d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Recent Analyst detected in news
Risks
Concentration risk — Product: Decipher Prostate and Afirma tests
Concentration risk — Supplier: sole suppliers for reagents and equipment
Target reached (-22.9% upside)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)52.9
P/E (Fwd)30.0
Mkt Cap$4.6B
EV/EBITDA39.9
Profit Mgn16.2%
ROE6.9%
Rev Growth21.5%
Beta1.93
DividendNone
Rating analysts18

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.20bearish
IV69%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHProductDecipher Prostate and Afirma tests
    10-K Item 1A: 'Most of our revenue to date has been derived from sales of our Decipher Prostate and Afirma laboratory developed tests (LDTs)'
  • MEDIUMCustomerMedicare Fee-For-Service34%
    10-K Item 1: 'Medicare Fee-For-Service accounted for 34%, 33% and 35% of our testing revenue'
  • MEDIUMregulatoryMolDX / Palmetto GBA
    10-K Item 1: 'Medicare coverage for most of Veracyte’s tests is determined through the MolDX program, administered by the MAC, Palmetto GBA'
  • HIGHSuppliersole suppliers for reagents and equipment
    10-K Item 1A: 'We rely on sole suppliers for some of the reagents, equipment, and other materials used to perform or develop our tests'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-16Item 5.02LOW
    On March 16, 2026, Veracyte appointed Dr. Kevin Haas (age 40) as Chief Development and Technology Officer, effective March 24, 2026. Dr. Haas previously served as CTO of Myriad Genetics, Inc. since February 2021. Offer letter provides $500,000 base salary and $1.5M RSU award.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

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

Volatility
0.4
Implied Vol
1.8
Debt Equity
2.1
Days To Cover
3.5
Beta
3.6
Short Interest
3.7
Put Call
5.3
High IV: 69%Concentration risks: 2 HIGH, 2 MED (10-K Item 1A — sized via position_sizing, validated via buy_confidence)
GatesA.R:R -1.5=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.2<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.2>=4.5Insider activity: OKNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.80EARNINGS PROXIMITY 33d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
74 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $46.04Resistance $60.91

Price Targets

$53
$60
A.Upside+4.6%
A.R:R-1.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-22.9% upside)
! Risk below floor (2.9 < 3.0)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (33d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VCYT stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $57.08: a dimension score below its floor triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10. Specifically: High short interest: 13%. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $53.08. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the VCYT stock price target?

Take-profit target: $59.69 (+4.6% upside). Prior stop was $53.08. Stop-loss: $53.08.

What are the risks of investing in VCYT?

Concentration risk — Product: Decipher Prostate and Afirma tests; Concentration risk — Supplier: sole suppliers for reagents and equipment; Target reached (-22.9% upside).

Is VCYT overvalued or undervalued?

Veracyte, Inc. trades at a P/E of 52.9 (forward 30.0). TrendMatrix value score: 4.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about VCYT?

18 analysts cover VCYT with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $51.

What does Veracyte, Inc. do?Veracyte offers molecular diagnostic tests for cancer — Decipher Prostate, Afirma (thyroid), Decipher Bladder, and...

Veracyte offers molecular diagnostic tests for cancer — Decipher Prostate, Afirma (thyroid), Decipher Bladder, and Prosigna (breast) — through CLIA-certified labs in South San Francisco, San Diego, and Austin, Texas, with Decipher Prostate and Afirma generating the majority of revenue. The company recorded net income of $66.4 million in 2025, billing Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial payers that collectively fund oncology genomic testing.

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