Cerus Corporation (CERS)

Currency in USD
1.430
+0.050(+3.62%)
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After Hours
1.450+0.020(+1.40%)
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Full Analysis
Stock price movements are quite volatile
Earnings results expected in 8 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
1.4001.450
52 wk Range
1.1202.540
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
1.38
Open
1.4
Day's Range
1.4-1.45
52 wk Range
1.12-2.54
Volume
1.15M
Average Volume (3m)
1.16M
1-Year Change
-37.27%
Book Value / Share
0.3
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
4.667
Upside
+226.34%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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Analysts do not anticipate the company will be profitable this year

Cerus Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Cerus Corporation Company Profile

Cerus Corporation operates as a biomedical products company. The company focuses on developing and commercializing the INTERCEPT Blood System to enhance blood safety. Its INTERCEPT Blood System, a proprietary technology for controlling biological replication that is designed to reduce blood-borne pathogens in donated blood components intended for transfusion. The company offers INTERCEPT Blood Systems for platelets and plasma, which is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in platelets and plasma donated for transfusion; INTERCEPT Blood System for red blood cells to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in red blood cells donated for transfusion; and INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation that uses its plasma system to produce pathogen reduced cryoprecipitated fibrinogen complex for the treatment and control of bleeding, including massive hemorrhage associated with fibrinogen deficiency, as well as pathogen reduced plasma and cryoprecipitate reduced. It sells platelet and plasma systems through its direct sales force and distributors in the United States, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East, Latin America, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Concord, California.

Cerus Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2025

  • Cerus reported Q1 2025 net loss of $7.7M ($0.04/share), meeting EPS forecasts; revenue of $48.9M missed expectations, causing 1.52% stock dip
  • Product revenue up 13% YoY, with North American sales surging 22%; EMEA saw slight decline. Product gross margins improved to 58.8% from 55.4% in Q1 2024
  • Full-year 2025 product revenue guidance set at $194-$200M; company aims for positive adjusted EBITDA and annual positive operating cash flow
  • CEO emphasized mission to enhance blood component safety; COO highlighted ongoing confidence in INTERCEPT product offerings
  • Analysts maintain strong buy consensus with $4/share median price target; InvestingPro data shows CERS has 1.7 beta, indicating high price volatility
Last Updated: 01/05/2025, 22:22
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Metrics to compare
CERS
Peers
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P/E Ratio
−14.0x−4.3x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.34−0.120.00
Price/Book
4.8x3.0x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x3.4x3.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
262.3%42.5%44.1%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock1.0%6.2%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 4.667
(+226.34% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
May 01, 2025
EPS / Forecast
-0.04 / -0.04
Revenue / Forecast
48.90M / 49.61M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CERS Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Cerus Trade On?

Cerus is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cerus?

The stock symbol for Cerus is "CERS."

What Is the Cerus Market Cap?

As of today, Cerus market cap is 274.32M.

What Is Cerus's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Cerus EPS (TTM) is -0.10.

When Is the Next Cerus Earnings Date?

Cerus will release its next earnings report on 30 Jul 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CERS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Cerus Stock Split?

Cerus has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Cerus Have?

Cerus has 622 employees.

What is the current trading status of Cerus (CERS)?

As of 22 Jul 2025, Cerus (CERS) is trading at a price of 1.43, with a previous close of 1.38. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1.40 to 1.45, while its 52-week range spans from 1.12 to 2.54.
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