Cerus Corporation (CERS)

NASDAQ: CERS · Real-Time Price · USD
2.610
0.00 (0.00%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
2.520
-0.090 (-3.45%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:01 PM EDT
Market Cap522.96M +107.0%
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
Volume2,201,379
Open2.610
Previous Close2.610
Day's Range2.480 - 2.660
52-Week Range1.150 - 3.150
Beta1.62
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target4.00 (+53.26%)
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 one analyst, the rating for CERS stock is "Strong Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $4.0.

Price Target
$4.0
(53.26% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Cerus management to meet with Craig-Hallum

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

4 days ago - TheFly

Cerus upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BTIG

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

9 days 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.

10 days ago - Transcripts

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

10 days 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 ...

10 days 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...

13 days 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...

13 days ago - Business Wire

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...

24 days 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...

7 weeks 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...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

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

2 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.

2 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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

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

2 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.

2 months ago - TheFly

Cerus Corporation Announces Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today financial results for its full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. “Our strong 2025 results reflect our ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Cerus Corporation to Participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today that members of the Company's management are scheduled to present at the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Cerus Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results on March 2, 2026

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results will be released on Monday, March 2, 2026, after the close of...

2 months ago - Business Wire

DRK Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg – Hessen Starts INITIATE Study to Evaluate Pathogen-Inactivated Platelet Concentrates Treated with Cerus' INTERCEPT™ Blood System in Routine Clinical Practice

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced the start of the INITIATE study by the German Red Cross Blood Donation Service Baden-Württemberg – Hessen and its sub...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Cerus reports preliminary Q4 revenue $57.8M, consensus $59.31M

“2025 was a remarkable year for Cerus (CERS), as patient access to INTERCEPT treated blood components increased meaningfully around the world,” said William “Obi” Greenman, Cerus’ president and chief ...

4 months ago - TheFly

Cerus sees FY26 product revenue $224M-$228M

Looking ahead, 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%-11% compared to preliminary unaudited 202...

4 months ago - TheFly

Cerus Corporation Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Product Revenue and Provides Outlook

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) today announced preliminary product revenue for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, as well as provided 2026 product revenue guida...

4 months ago - Business Wire

TD Cowen views Cerus’ IFC franchise as ‘underappreciated’ growth engine

TD Cowen says that Cerus (CERS)’ Intercept Fibrinogen Complex franchise represents an underappreciated long-term growth engine. The firm expects the newly announced BCA partnership to materially accel...

4 months ago - TheFly

Cerus announces group purchasing pact with Blood Centers of America

Cerus (CERS) Corporation announced that it has entered into a group purchasing agreement with Blood Centers of America, the largest blood supply cooperative in the U.S. BCA member blood centers

5 months ago - TheFly