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CERSCerus Corporation
$2.02$405M
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Cerus Corporation

CERS
NASDAQ · Medical Devices
$2.02
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$405M
P/E-55.6x
52W High$3.47
Volume2.07M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Revenue Growth Persists Despite Stubborn Operating Losses

Cerus is growing revenue at roughly 9.5% year over year to $57.7M in 2026Q3, but its gross margin has stalled in a 51% to 53% band and operating margin remains negative at -10.3%, suggesting top-line expansion has not yet translated into operating leverage.

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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CERS price & volume

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

-269% Peers

P/E is 269% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 27 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 73% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 2

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CERS+2.54%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
CERS+43.26%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
CERS+18.82%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+60.86%
5-Year Return
CERS-74.00%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+51.05%

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$206M+14.3% YoY
Net income FY25
-$16M+25.3% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$9M+0.0% YoY
Operating margin FY25
-4.2%+3.7 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)-4.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y-15.9%
ROE (TTM)-10.4%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
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 Rate4/12 (33%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 2, 2026
-$0.00+78.4%
vs -$0.01
$64M+1.2%
vs $63M
Q3 2026
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
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Business Wire·Oct 19, 2026
Cerus Corporation to Release Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 2, 2026

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today that its third quarter 2026 financial results will be released on Monday, November 2, 2026, after the close of the stock market. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 P.M. ET, during which management will discuss the Company's financial results and provide a general business overview and outlook. To listen to the live webcast and view the presentation slides, please visit the Investor Relati.

Business Wire·Oct 14, 2026
Cerus Corporation Announces Workshop and Abstracts at the 2026 AABB Annual Meeting

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today that it will host an industry workshop on the implementation and real-world experience with INTERCEPT Platelets and INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex, or IFC*, at the 2026 Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) Annual Meeting, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia from October 17 through October 19. The AABB Annual Meeting attracts healthcare professionals, scientists, and other experts from aroun.

Defense World·Sep 25, 2026
RxSight (NASDAQ:RXST) & Cerus (NASDAQ:CERS) Critical Analysis

Cerus (NASDAQ: CERS - Get Free Report) and RxSight (NASDAQ: RXST - Get Free Report) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of recent ratings

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.

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04

Compare before deciding

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
$2.02$404.75M-55.6514.35%-3.23%-10.44%—
TXG logoTXG10x Genomics, Inc.
$59.28$7.53B-115.605.25%-10.84%-8.19%—
NTRA logoNTRANatera, Inc.
$310.67$44.49B-271.7335.9%-5.66%-9.18%—
AGEN logoAGENAgenus Inc.
$7.15$297.74M21.1910.37%20.98%——
HAE logoHAEHaemonetics Corporation
$119.93$5.45B53.63-1.97%7.52%12.07%—
TER logoTERTeradyne, Inc.
$218.22$34.16B25.0313.13%27.46%41.77%0.22%

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

Larger-name benchmark to compare CERS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs TXG, NTRA, AGEN, HAE

05

Keep researching

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

Nov 2, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 10, 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

Nov 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·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 $226.6M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $206.1M in fiscal year 2025. That is 2887% more than the $6.9M of fiscal year 1997.

How fast is Cerus Corporation growing?

Cerus Corporation (CERS) grew revenue by 13.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is CERS profitable?

No. Cerus Corporation (CERS) reported a net loss of $7.3M over the trailing twelve months.

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

Cerus Corporation (CERS) had a return on equity (ROE) of -10.4% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.

What is Cerus Corporation's free cash flow?

Cerus Corporation (CERS) generated $0.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

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