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title: "Vericel forecasts $326M-$336M 2026 revenue as BARDA-backed NexoBrid procurement begins in H2"
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description: "Vericel Corporation forecasts 2026 revenue between $326M and $336M, driven by a strong Q1 performance with record revenue of over $68M, a 30% increase year-over-year. The company raised its full-year guidance due to expected BARDA-backed NexoBrid procurement revenue starting in H2. Key milestones include FDA approval for MACI manufacturing, enhancing capacity for potential international sales. The company anticipates gross margins around 75% and adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 27%. Q2 MACI revenue is projected at $62.5M to $63.5M, with Burn Care revenue expected at $9M to $10M."
datetime: "2026-05-08T03:51:18.000Z"
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# Vericel forecasts $326M-$336M 2026 revenue as BARDA-backed NexoBrid procurement begins in H2

Earnings Call Insights: Vericel Corporation (VCEL) Q1 2026 Management View "The company generated record first quarter total revenue of more than $68 million, which increased 30% over last year and significantly exceeded our guidance for the quarter" (CEO, President & Director Dominick C. Colangelo), adding that this performance supported "signific...

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