Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA Quick QuoteVRCA - Free Report) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 9% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. The stock, which remained volatile and traded within the range of $8.76-$15.12 in the past one-month time frame, witnessed a sharp increase on Friday.

The company has seen one positive estimate revision in the past few weeks, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has also moved higher over the past few weeks, suggesting that more solid trading could be ahead for Verrica. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

Verrica currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is positive.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. Price

Investors interested in the Medical – Drugs industry may consider Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (PCRX Quick QuotePCRX - Free Report) , which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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