Cerus Corporation (CERS)

NASDAQ: CERS · Real-Time Price · USD
3.040
+0.120 (4.11%)
At close: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
3.100
+0.060 (1.97%)
After-hours: May 29, 2026, 6:31 PM EDT
Market Cap609.12M +154.9%
Revenue (ttm)216.56M +17.0%
Net Income-9.55M
EPS-0.05
Shares Out 200.37M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume3,291,668
Open2.900
Previous Close2.920
Day's Range2.875 - 3.130
52-Week Range1.150 - 3.150
Beta1.62
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target4.67 (+53.62%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About CERS

Cerus Corporation operates as a biomedical products company. The company focuses on developing and commercializing the INTERCEPT Blood System to enhance blood safety. The company offers 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 also offers INTERCEPT Blood Systems for platelets plasma, and cryoprecipitation, which is designed to inactivate blood-borne pathogens in platelets and plasma do... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Jan 30, 1997
Employees 275
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CERS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Cerus's revenue was $206.13 million, an increase of 14.35% compared to the previous year's $180.27 million. Losses were -$15.63 million, -25.29% less than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for CERS stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $4.67, which is an increase of 53.62% from the latest price.

Price Target
$4.67
(53.62% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Bradley L. Radoff Announces Intent to Withhold Votes from Chair and CEO William Greenman and Director Ann Lucena

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bradley L. Radoff, a significant shareholder of Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ: CERS) (“Cerus” or the “Company”), today announced his intention to withhold support for the Company...

3 days ago - Business Wire

Cerus management to meet with Craig-Hallum

Meeting to be held in Chicago and Milwaukee on May 14 hosted by Craig-Hallum.

24 days ago - TheFly

Cerus upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BTIG

BTIG upgraded Cerus (CERS) to Buy from Neutral with a $4 price target

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Cerus Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw 24% product revenue growth, driven by strong platelet and IFC demand, with raised full-year guidance and continued margin discipline. Innovation and new contracts in the U.S. and EMEA support long-term growth, despite inflation and regulatory uncertainties.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

Cerus Earnings release: Q1 2026

Cerus released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Cerus Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Cerus has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Cerus reports Q1 EPS (1c), consensus (4c)

Reports Q1 revenue $59.9M, consensus $51.18M. “We delivered a strong start to 2026, with first quarter performance driven by strength across our business, in particular by increasing demand for our…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Cerus Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided a business update. “We delivered a strong ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Cerus announces new, four-year supply agreement with EFS

Cerus (CERS) Corporation announced the signing of a new, four-year supply agreement with Etablissement Francais du Sang, EFS, the French Blood Establishment, for the INTERCEPT Blood System. The agreem...

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Cerus Corporation Announces New, Four-Year Supply Agreement with French Blood Establishment for INTERCEPT Blood System

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today the signing of a new, four-year supply agreement with Établissement Français du Sang (EFS), the French Blood Establis...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Cerus Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Cerus filed a proxy statement on April 22, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Cerus Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Cerus filed a proxy statement on April 22, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Cerus Slides: Corporate presentation

Cerus has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 22, 2026.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Cerus Corporation to Release First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on April 30, 2026

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today that its first quarter 2026 financial results will be released on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after the close of the st...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Cerus names Vivek Jayaraman as CEO

Cerus (CERS) “announced that Vivek Jayaraman, Cerus’ chief operating officer, will be promoted to president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. William “Obi” Greenman will become exec...

2 months ago - TheFly

Cerus Appoints Vivek Jayaraman as President and Chief Executive Officer

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced that Vivek Jayaraman, Cerus' chief operating officer, will be promoted to president and chief executive officer, effe...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Cerus Slides: Corporate presentation

Cerus has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on March 6, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment buys 612K shares of Cerus today

20:54 EST Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment buys 612K shares of Cerus (CERS) today

3 months ago - TheFly

Cerus Transcript: TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference

INTERCEPT Blood System continues to expand its global leadership in transfusion safety, leveraging strong U.S. and international growth, a robust product pipeline, and strategic partnerships like the BCA agreement. Double-digit revenue growth is expected through 2026, with new product launches and geographic expansion driving future gains.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Cerus Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record 2025 revenue and product growth were driven by strong U.S. and EMEA performance, successful INT200 launch, and expanding IFC adoption. 2026 guidance projects continued revenue and EBITDA growth, with BCA agreement and international expansion as key drivers.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Cerus Annual report: Q4 2025

Cerus has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 2, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Cerus Earnings release: Q4 2025

Cerus released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 2, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Cerus reports Q4 EPS (1c), two estimates 0c

Reports Q4 revenueu $64.6M, consensus $59.31M. “Our strong 2025 results reflect our disciplined execution, as we continued to deliver on our mission of safeguarding the world’s blood supply. This past...

3 months ago - TheFly

Cerus backs FY26 product revenue view $224M-$228M

The company expects full-year 2026 product revenue to be in the range of $224 million to $228 million, representing year-over-year growth of 9% to 11% compared to 2025 product revenue.

3 months ago - TheFly