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.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026

Cerus Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Cerus NASDAQ: CERS reported second-quarter product revenue growth of 10% year over year and raised the low end of its 2026 product revenue outlook, citing demand for its INTERCEPT blood-safety products in North America and overseas.

MarketBeat • Jul 30, 2026

Cerus Corporation (CERS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cerus Corporation (CERS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 31, 2026

Cerus Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update. “This quarter we made significant progress in expanding patient access to safer blood components around the globe,” said Vivek Jayaraman, Cerus' president and chief executive officer. “I'm particularly pleased with the performance of our INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex (IFC) franchise in the U.S. The value proposition for b.

Business Wire • Jul 30, 2026

Cerus Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 30, 2026

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today that its second quarter 2026 financial results will be released on Thursday, July 30, 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 • Jul 16, 2026

Cerus to Showcase New Evidence, Innovation and Global Experience with the INTERCEPT Blood System at the 39th International ISBT Congress

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today a company-sponsored lunch symposium and a selection of abstracts at the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) 39th International ISBT Congress, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 20 through June 24, 2026. Transfusion medicine experts and professionals from around the world are expected to attend the ISBT Congress. “We look forward to highlighting how blood centers around the world are l.

Business Wire • Jun 17, 2026

Cerus Corporation Closes New Debt Facility of Up to $110 Million

CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq: CERS) announced today the closing of a new debt facility with MidCap Financial (MidCap), providing up to $110 million. The facility consists of a 5-year term loan and an asset-backed revolving loan. The refinancing is expected to reduce annual cash interest expense by up to $3.5 million, reflecting lower borrowing costs and an approximately $30 million reduction in outstanding term loan balance. Initial proceeds from the loan, togethe.

Business Wire • Jun 8, 2026

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's two director nominees at the upcoming 2026 annual meeting in the below open letter to shareholders. *** May 27, 2026 Fellow Shareholders, I am an individual shareholder in Cerus managing my own capital. In light of the Company's negative returns and failure to achieve profitability over the past.

Business Wire • May 27, 2026

Cerus Corporation: Strong Q1 Results Validate The Turnaround Thesis

Cerus' Q1 2026 product revenues grew another 24% YoY. This was mainly thanks to strong platelet demand and rapid IFC adoption. Management raised its 2026 product revenue guidance to $227-$231 million, which would imply promising 10%-12% YoY growth. IFC volumes rose about 120% YoY, making it the clearest current growth vertical beyond platelets.

Seeking Alpha • May 10, 2026

Cerus Corporation (CERS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cerus Corporation (CERS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2026