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Cerus Corp (CERS)
NASDAQ:CERS
CERS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.12 - $2.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume302.69K
Average Volume (3M)1.49M
Market Cap
$241.53M
Enterprise Value$304.43M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.46M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.68
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.11
Shares Outstanding185,789,810
10 Day Avg. Volume1,464,325
30 Day Avg. Volume1,490,446
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.58
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)14.40
P/FCF Ratio18.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.26
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-30.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.50Price Target Upside248.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
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Cerus News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Cerus Corporation’s 2024 Earnings Call Highlights Growth and Expansion
PremiumCompany Announcements
Cerus Corporation Reports Strong 2024 Financial Growth
PremiumCompany Announcements
Cerus Director Gail Schulze to Step Down---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceCerus Corporation reported a Q4 top line beat and drove 15% year-over-year product revenue growth in 2024, surpassing its initial guidance.
ProfitabilityCERS delivered positive adjusted EBITDA of $5.7M for the full year, indicating a productive quarter from a profitability standpoint.
Bears Say
Regulatory ChallengesThe CE mark review for INTERCEPT RBCs in Europe concluded without an approval, marking a disappointing setback for the company.
Regulatory SubmissionThe review of CERS's CE Mark application for INTERCEPT RBC was completed without receiving approval, prompting the company to assess new strategies for regulatory submission.
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Ownership Overview
15.71% Insiders
14.75% Mutual Funds
0.75% Other Institutional Investors
47.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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CERS FAQ
What was Cerus Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cerus Corp lowest stock price was $1.12 and its highest was $2.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Cerus Corp’s market cap?
Cerus Corp’s market cap is $241.53M.
When is Cerus Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cerus Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 9 days.
How were Cerus Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Cerus Corp released its earnings results on Feb 20, 2025. The company reported -$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.012 by $0.002.
Is Cerus Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cerus Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cerus Corp pay dividends?
Cerus Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cerus Corp’s EPS estimate?
Cerus Corp’s EPS estimate is -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Cerus Corp have?
Cerus Corp has 185,789,810 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cerus Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cerus Corp reported an EPS of -$0.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.012. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.172%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cerus Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CERS
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Cerus Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$4.50 (248.84% Upside)
$4.50 (248.84% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $94.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-38.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cerus Corp
Cerus Corporation is a biomedical products company engaged in the development and commercialization of the INTERCEPT Blood System, a proprietary blood safety technology. The company operates primarily within the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, focusing on enhancing the safety of blood transfusions. Cerus's core products include systems designed to inactivate pathogens in platelets and plasma, which are critical components used in blood transfusions.
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CERS Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted Cerus Corporation's strong financial performance in 2024, marked by positive adjusted EBITDA and robust revenue growth driven by the IFC and global platelet businesses. However, challenges such as a decline in government contract revenue and increased operating expenses were noted. The overall sentiment is positive given the company's growth trajectory and market expansion efforts.Read More>---
CERS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$4.50
▲(248.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CERS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
3/16 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-15.02%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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