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$2.60$521M
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Cerus Corporation

CERS
NASDAQ · Medical Devices
$2.60
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$521M
P/E-31.7x
52W High$3.47
Volume1.64M
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Accelerating Revenue Growth Fails to Offset Persistent Cash Burn

Cerus Corporation is demonstrating accelerating commercial traction, with Q1 2026 revenue growth surging to 38.5% year-over-year, suggesting improving adoption of its blood safety products. However, this growth has not translated into profitability, as operati...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsMixed
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Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

5/12 Beats

EPS beat 5 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-188% Peers

P/E is 188% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 75 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 75)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

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Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CERS+31.98%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CERS+62.50%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CERS+71.05%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+70.70%
5-Year Return
CERS-61.08%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+64.65%

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$206M+14.3% YoY
Net income
-$16M+25.3% YoY
Free cash flow
$9M+0.0% YoY
Operating margin
-17.6%-9.7 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)-19.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)-25.6%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
Revenue Beat Rate3/12 (25%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 30, 2026
-$0.01+25.0%
vs -$0.01
$63M+0.6%
vs $63M
Q2 2026
Apr 30, 2026
-$0.01+66.7%
vs -$0.03
$60M+7.6%
vs $56M
Q2 2026
Mar 2, 2026
-$0.01+0.0%
vs -$0.01
$65M+4.5%
vs $62M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
-$0.00+99.5%
vs -$0.02
$53M-11.1%
vs $59M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Seeking Alpha·Aug 18, 2026
Cerus: This Blood-Safety Underdog Should Be Earning More Respect

Cerus (CERS) is pivoting toward higher-value therapeutic products while reducing its research cost burden, aided by substantial government funding. Q2 2026 results signal an inflection point: product revenue grew 10%, operating expenses fell 7%, and adjusted EBITDA more than tripled year-over-year. Management raised full-year revenue guidance for the second time this year, now projecting $229–231 million, reflecting growing confidence in commercial momentum.

Defense World·Aug 16, 2026
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $920,000 Stock Holdings in Cerus Corporation $CERS

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lessened its holdings in Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ: CERS) by 74.8% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 315,050 shares of the biotechnology company's stock after selling 936,043 shares during the quarter.

Seeking Alpha·Jul 31, 2026
Cerus Corporation (CERS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cerus Corporation (CERS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeat·Jul 30, 2026
Cerus Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Cerus NASDAQ: CERS reported second-quarter product revenue growth of 10% year over year and raised the low end of its 2026 product revenue outlook, citing demand for its INTERCEPT blood-safety products in North America and overseas.

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Benchmark CERS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Cerus Corporation (CERS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CERS logoCERSCerus CorporationCurrent
$2.60$520.96M-31.7114.35%-7.58%-25.65%—
TXG logoTXG10x Genomics, Inc.
$75.62$9.6B-216.065.25%-12.18%-9.33%—
BLFS logoBLFSBioLife Solutions, Inc.
$37.74$1.84B-150.9616.97%49.06%13.29%—
NTRA logoNTRANatera, Inc.
$390.79$55.97B-257.1035.9%-7.11%-11.73%—
AGEN logoAGENAgenus Inc.
$8.40$349.8M-2470.5910.37%69.76%——
HAE logoHAEHaemonetics Corporation
$106.82$4.85B52.11-1.97%7.12%11.35%—

Compare CERS vs Peers

Cerus Corporation (CERS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs TXG

Most directly comparable listed peer for CERS.

Scale Benchmark

vs ABT

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Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs TXG, BLFS, NTRA, AGEN

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Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CERS SEC Filings & Documents

Cerus Corporation (CERS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 10, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 8, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Mar 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 26, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 5, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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CERS Frequently Asked Questions

Cerus Corporation (CERS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Cerus Corporation's revenue?

Cerus Corporation (CERS) reported $227.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3201% increase from $6.9M in 1997.

How fast is Cerus Corporation growing?

Cerus Corporation (CERS) grew revenue by 14.3% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is CERS profitable?

Cerus Corporation (CERS) reported a net loss of $6.8M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is CERS's return on equity?

Cerus Corporation (CERS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -25.6%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

What is Cerus Corporation's free cash flow?

Cerus Corporation (CERS) had negative free cash flow of $1.8M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in CERS back in 1997?

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