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Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ: CERS) lifts 2026 outlook after strong Q1 results

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Cerus Corporation reported strong first quarter 2026 results with higher revenue and a sharply lower net loss. Total revenue was $59.9 million, up 23% from $48.9 million a year earlier, driven by 24% product revenue growth to $53.7 million and 120% demand growth for INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex.

Product gross profit rose to $27.9 million, though product gross margin declined to 52.0% from 58.8% due to prior-year one-time benefits and current inflation, currency, and tariff impacts. Operating expenses fell 7% to $34.5 million, helping reduce net loss attributable to Cerus to $1.6 million, or $0.01 per share, from $7.7 million, or $0.04 per share.

The company generated non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $4.0 million versus $0.2 million a year earlier and ended March 31, 2026 with $80.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Cerus raised its 2026 product revenue guidance to a range of $227 million to $231 million, including IFC revenue between $22 million and $24 million, reflecting expected growth of 10% to 12% from 2025.

Positive

  • Strong top-line growth and mix: Q1 2026 total revenue rose 23% to $59.9 million, with product revenue up 24% to $53.7 million and INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex demand up approximately 120% versus the prior-year period.
  • Profitability metrics improving: Net loss attributable to Cerus narrowed from $7.7 million to $1.6 million, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA improved to $4.0 million from $0.2 million, and operating expenses declined 7% year over year.
  • Raised 2026 outlook: Full-year 2026 product revenue guidance increased to $227 million–$231 million, implying 10%–12% growth from 2025, including higher INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex guidance of $22 million–$24 million.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Cerus delivered strong Q1 growth, positive EBITDA, and raised 2026 guidance.

Cerus Corporation posted first quarter 2026 total revenue of $59.9 million, up 23% year over year, with product revenue up 24% to $53.7 million. Growth was led by the platelet franchise and surging INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex demand, which increased about 120% versus the prior-year period.

Despite a lower product gross margin of 52.0% versus 58.8% last year, net loss attributable to Cerus narrowed to $1.6 million from $7.7 million, helped by a 7% reduction in total operating expenses. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA improved to $4.0 million from $0.2 million, indicating better underlying profitability.

The company ended March 31, 2026 with $80.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments and had $65.0 million outstanding on its term loan plus $19.9 million drawn on its revolving credit facility. Management raised full-year 2026 product revenue guidance to $227 million–$231 million, including IFC revenue of $22 million–$24 million, signaling confidence in double-digit growth.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total revenue $59.9 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 23% from $48.9 million
Product revenue $53.7 million Q1 2026; up 24% from $43.2 million prior-year period
Product gross margin 52.0% Q1 2026; compared with 58.8% in Q1 2025
Total operating expenses $34.5 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; 7% lower than $36.9 million
Net loss attributable to Cerus $1.6 million Q1 2026; improved from $7.7 million prior-year period
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA $4.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up from $0.2 million
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments $80.4 million Balance as of March 31, 2026; versus $82.9 million at December 31, 2025
2026 product revenue guidance $227–$231 million Full-year 2026; implies 10%–12% growth from 2025
INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex medical
"INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex (IFC) demand continued to increase, with first quarter volumes..."
non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA financial
"Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was $4.0 million..."
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is a measure of a company's profitability that shows earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, with certain adjustments made to exclude irregular or non-recurring expenses and income. It provides a clearer picture of ongoing operational performance by filtering out items that might distort the core business results. Investors use it to better compare how well different companies are performing without the noise of one-time events.
Phase 3 RedeS medical
"including ongoing INTERCEPT RBC regulatory review in Europe, the Phase 3 RedeS readout in the U.S...."
PMA submission regulatory
"and the planned U.S. PMA submission for our new INT200 illumination device."
A PMA submission is a formal application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking premarket approval for a high‑risk medical device by providing detailed safety and effectiveness evidence. For investors, PMA approval is a gatekeeper to commercial sales in the U.S.; receiving it can unlock significant revenue while delays, additional data requests, or rejection can push back market entry and increase development costs — think of it like applying for a very strict license to sell a new kind of vehicle.
term loan financial
"the Company had $65.0 million outstanding on its term loan and $19.9 million drawn..."
A term loan is a type of loan that is borrowed for a set period of time, with a fixed schedule for repaying the money, usually in regular payments. It matters to investors because it represents a company's borrowing costs and financial stability; reliable repayment of these loans can indicate strong financial health, while difficulties may signal potential risks.
revolving credit facility financial
"and $19.9 million drawn on its revolving credit facility."
A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.
Total revenue $59.9 million +23% year over year
Product revenue $53.7 million +24% year over year
Net loss attributable to Cerus $1.6 million improved from $7.7 million prior-year period
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA $4.0 million up from $0.2 million prior-year period
Guidance

Cerus expects full-year 2026 product revenue between $227 million and $231 million, including INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex revenue between $22 million and $24 million, reflecting 10% to 12% year-over-year growth from 2025.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2026

 

 

CERUS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

000-21937

68-0262011

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

1220 Concord Avenue, Suite 600

 

Concord, California

 

94520

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 925 288-6000

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

CERS

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 30, 2026, Cerus Corporation (the “Company”) announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results,” is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibit is furnished with this report:

 

99.1 Press release, dated April 30, 2026, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results.”

 

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

CERUS CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 30, 2026

By:

/s/ Kevin D. Green

 

 

 

Kevin D. Green
Chief Financial Officer

 


 


 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Cerus Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

First Quarter 2026 Total Revenue of $59.9 million, Up 23% Over Prior Year; First Quarter 2026 Product Revenue of $53.7 million, Up 24% Over Prior Year

Raising Full Year Product Revenue Guidance Range to $227 million - $231 million, reflecting 10% to 12% year-over-year increase

 

CONCORD, CA, April 30, 2026 - 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 start to 2026, with first quarter performance driven by strength across our business, in particular by increasing demand for our INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex,” said William “Obi” Greenman, Cerus’ president and chief executive officer. “As a result, we are raising our product revenue guidance for the year. Looking ahead, we have a meaningful catalyst path in 2026, spanning anticipated regulatory, clinical, and pipeline milestones, including ongoing INTERCEPT RBC regulatory review in Europe, the Phase 3 RedeS readout in the U.S., and the planned U.S. PMA submission for our new INT200 illumination device.”

 

Additional highlights include:

 

First quarter 2026 total revenue comprised of (in millions, except percentages):

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

Change

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

$

 

 

%

Product Revenue

$

53.7

 

 

$

43.2

 

 

$

10.4

 

 

 

24%

Government Contract Revenue

 

6.2

 

 

 

5.6

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

11%

Total Revenue

$

59.9

 

 

$

48.9

 

 

$

11.0

 

 

 

23%

Numbers may not sum due to rounding. Percentages calculated from unrounded figures.

 

INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex (IFC) demand continued to increase, with first quarter volumes – including kits and finished therapeutic doses (measured in FC15* equivalent units) – up approximately 120% compared to the prior year period. First quarter U.S. IFC sales totaled $5.7 million, up from $3.0 million in the prior year period.
Signed a new, four-year supply agreement with Établissement Français du Sang (EFS), the French Blood Establishment, for the INTERCEPT Blood System for platelets and plasma, as well as the INT200.
Announced Vivek Jayaraman, Cerus’ chief operating officer, will be appointed as president and chief executive officer and as a member of the board of directors, effective July 1, 2026. William “Obi” Greenman will become executive chairman of the board of directors.

 

 


 

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $80.4 million at March 31, 2026.

Revenue

 

Product revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $53.7 million, compared to $43.2 million for the prior year period, representing year-over-year growth of 24%. First quarter growth was primarily driven by the strength of the global platelet franchise as well as increased U.S. IFC sales.

 

Government contract revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $6.2 million, compared to $5.6 million during the prior year period. The increase was driven by higher BARDA and Department of Defense related projects offset by the completion of the FDA contract in 2025.

 

Product Gross Profit & Margin

 

Product gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $27.9 million, compared to $25.4 million, increasing by 10% over the prior year period. Product gross margin for the first quarter of 2026 was 52.0% compared to 58.8% in the same period last year. The year-over-year decrease in gross margin was driven by the favorable prior year impact of a one-time benefit related to the capitalization of inventoriable charges and current period inflationary pressures, unfavorable foreign currency, and tariff impacts.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $34.5 million, compared to $36.9 million for the same period of the prior year, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 7%.

 

Research and development expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $14.5 million, compared to $16.6 million for the same period of the prior year, reflecting a 12% decrease. The decrease was primarily driven by lower development costs of INT200 as we approach the planned PMA submission in the U.S. Government funded R&D spending, as a percentage of total R&D expense, increased year-over-year as seen with the higher government contract revenue.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2026 totaled $19.9 million, compared to $20.3 million for the same period of the prior year, reflecting a 2% decrease and largely consistent with prior year costs, reflecting our ongoing focus on driving leverage.

 

Net Loss Attributable to Cerus Corporation

 

Net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation for the first quarter of 2026 was $1.6 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation of $7.7 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of the prior year.

 

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

 

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Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was $4.0 million, compared to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million for the same period of the prior year. For additional information, please see definitions and the reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation accompanying this release.

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flows

 

At March 31, 2026, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $80.4 million, compared to $82.9 million at December 31, 2025.

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $65.0 million outstanding on its term loan and $19.9 million drawn on its revolving credit facility. The Company’s revolving line of credit allows for an additional $15.1 million as of March 31, 2026, which is dependent on eligible assets supporting the borrowing base.

 

For the first quarter of 2026, cash used for operations totaled $3.0 million compared to $0.8 million during the same period of the prior year. Cash used for operations in the first quarter of 2026 was primarily tied to an increase in working capital, including inventory in support of the expected product revenue growth.

 

Raising 2026 Product Revenue Guidance

 

The Company now expects full-year 2026 product revenue to be in the range of $227 million to $231 million, reflecting growth of 10% to 12% from 2025. Included in this range is full-year 2026 IFC revenue guidance between $22 million to $24 million. Previously, the Company’s 2026 product revenue guidance range was $224 million to $228 million, including IFC revenue guidance between $20 million to $22 million.

 

Quarterly Conference Call

 

The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 P.M. ET this afternoon, during which management will discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a general business overview and outlook. To listen to the live webcast, please visit the Investor Relations page of the Cerus website at http://www.cerus.com/ir.

 

A replay will be available on Cerus’ website approximately three hours after the call through May 21, 2026.

 

*FC15 equivalent to a therapeutic dose of a cryoAHF pool.

 

ABOUT CERUS

 

Cerus Corporation is dedicated solely to safeguarding the world’s blood supply and aims to become the preeminent global blood products company. Headquartered in Concord, California, the company develops and supplies vital technologies and pathogen-protected blood components to blood centers, hospitals, and ultimately patients who rely on safe blood. The INTERCEPT Blood System for platelets and plasma is available globally and remains the only pathogen reduction system with both CE mark and FDA approval for these two blood components. In the U.S., the INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation is approved for the production of Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex (commonly referred to as INTERCEPT Fibrinogen

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Complex), a therapeutic product for the treatment and control of bleeding, including massive hemorrhage, associated with fibrinogen deficiency. The INTERCEPT red blood cell system is under regulatory review in Europe, and in late-stage clinical development in the U.S. For more information about Cerus, visit www.cerus.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Cerus, INTERCEPT and the Cerus logo are trademarks of Cerus Corporation.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Except for the historical statements contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Cerus’ products, prospects and expected results, including statements relating to: Cerus’ expectation that full-year 2026 product revenue will be in the range of $227 million to $231 million, including IFC revenue of between $22 million to $24 million; Cerus’ expectation that full-year 2026 product revenue will grow 10% to 12% year over year; Cerus continuing to have access to $15.1 million under its revolving line of credit; Cerus’ anticipated catalyst path in 2026, including ongoing INTERCEPT RBC regulatory review in Europe, the Phase 3 RedeS readout in the U.S., and the planned U.S. PMA submission for Cerus’ new INT200 illumination device; Cerus’ expectations with respect to its new four-year supply agreement with EFS; Cerus’ expectations regarding the transition of the President and Chief Executive Officer role; Cerus’ ability to continue to improve global access to its INTERCEPT technologies; Cerus’ ability to advance its product development programs; the continued commercialization and launch of INT200 and IFC; and other statements that are not historical fact. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, without limitation: risks associated with the commercialization and market acceptance of, and customer demand for, the INTERCEPT Blood System and IFC; the risk that Cerus may not meet its 2026 annual product revenue guidance; the risk that Cerus may not effectively continue to launch and commercialize the INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation or INT200; the risk that Cerus may not grow sales globally, including in its U.S. and European markets, and/or realize expected revenue contributions resulting from its U.S. and European market agreements; the risk that the U.S. RedeS study may take longer than Cerus expects or may not be completed at all or, if completed, may not demonstrate the safety and/or efficacy of the red blood cell system; risks related to the uncertain and time-consuming development and regulatory process, including the risk that Cerus may be unable to obtain requisite regulatory approvals to advance its pipeline programs and bring them to market in a timely manner or at all, including the risks that existing clinical data may be insufficient in order to obtain a CE Certificate of Conformity and affix a CE Mark to the red blood cell system and its planned modular premarket approval, or PMA, application for the red blood cell system and/or the INT200 may not be submitted to the FDA on the timeline Cerus anticipates or at all; risks associated with macroeconomic developments, including the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine and the ongoing military conflict involving Iran, the U.S. and Israel, new or increased tariffs and escalating trade tensions, inflation, rising interest rates and foreign exchange volatility and the resulting global economic and financial disruptions; risks related to Cerus’ ability to demonstrate to the transfusion medicine community and other healthcare constituencies that pathogen reduction and the INTERCEPT Blood System are safe, effective and economical; risks related to product safety; risks associated with Cerus’ ability to maintain an effective, secure manufacturing supply chain, including risks that (a) Cerus’ supply chain could be negatively impacted as a result of macroeconomic developments, (b) Cerus’ manufacturers could be unable to comply with extensive regulatory agency requirements, and (c) Cerus may be unable to maintain its supply agreements with its

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third-party suppliers; risks associated with Cerus’ ability to access additional funds under its credit facility and to meet its debt service obligations, and its need for additional funding; risks associated with the impact of legislative or regulatory healthcare reforms that may make it more difficult and costly for Cerus to produce, market and distribute its products; as well as other risks detailed in Cerus’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in Cerus’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 2, 2026 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Cerus disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

 

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

We define adjusted EBITDA as net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation as reported on the consolidated statement of operations, as adjusted to exclude, as applicable for the reporting period(s) presented, (i) net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, (ii) provision for income taxes, (iii) foreign exchange (loss)/gain, (iv) interest income (expense), (v) other income (expense), net, (vi) depreciation and amortization, (vii) share-based compensation, (viii) goodwill and asset impairments, (ix) costs associated with our noncontrolling interest in our joint venture in China and, (x) revenue and direct costs associated with our government contracts. We are presenting this non-GAAP financial measure to assist investors in assessing our operating results. Management believes this non-GAAP information is useful for investors, when considered in conjunction with Cerus’ GAAP financial statements, because management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting and financial planning purposes. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of Cerus’ operating results as reported under GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure is not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies.

 

 

 

Contact:

 

Tim Lee – Head of Investor Relations

Cerus Corporation

ir@cerus.com

925-288-6128

 

 

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Supplemental Tables

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

2026 vs. 2025

Platelet Kit Growth

 

North America

6%

International

25%

Worldwide

10%

 

 

Change in Calculated Number of Treatable Platelet Doses

North America

9%

International

26%

Worldwide

13%

Dose treatable calculation based on the number of kits sold and the product configuration (single, double, and triple dose kits)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 vs. 2025

Total IFC* Demand Growth
(including kits and finished therapeutic doses)

~120%

*FC15 equivalent to a therapeutic dose of a cryoAHF pool.

 

 

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CERUS CORPORATION

 

REVENUE BY REGION

 

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

Change

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

North America

$

36,756

 

 

$

30,601

 

 

$

6,155

 

 

 

20

%

Europe, Middle East and Africa

 

15,679

 

 

 

12,211

 

 

 

3,468

 

 

 

28

%

Other

 

1,226

 

 

 

427

 

 

 

799

 

 

 

187

%

Total product revenue

$

53,661

 

 

$

43,239

 

 

$

10,422

 

 

 

24

%

 

 

 

7

 

 


 

CERUS CORPORATION

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

UNAUDITED

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Product revenue

 

$

53,661

 

 

$

43,239

 

Cost of product revenue

 

 

25,767

 

 

 

17,815

 

Gross profit on product revenue

 

 

27,894

 

 

 

25,424

 

Government contract revenue

 

 

6,232

 

 

 

5,614

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

14,532

 

 

 

16,605

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

19,948

 

 

 

20,286

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

34,480

 

 

 

36,891

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(354

)

 

 

(5,853

)

Total non-operating expense, net

 

 

(1,203

)

 

 

(1,791

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(1,557

)

 

 

(7,644

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

91

 

 

 

74

 

Net loss

 

 

(1,648

)

 

 

(7,718

)

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(1

)

Net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation

 

$

(1,640

)

 

$

(7,717

)

Net loss per share attributable to Cerus Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

$

(0.01

)

 

$

(0.04

)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

 

194,142

 

 

 

187,066

 

 

 

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CERUS CORPORATION

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

27,850

 

 

$

19,961

 

Short-term investments

 

 

52,575

 

 

 

62,918

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

29,322

 

 

 

30,374

 

Current inventories

 

 

61,123

 

 

 

56,101

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

 

4,471

 

 

 

5,030

 

Total current assets

 

 

175,341

 

 

 

174,384

 

Non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

9,248

 

 

 

9,204

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

9,450

 

 

 

10,124

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,316

 

 

 

1,316

 

Non-current inventories

 

 

15,723

 

 

 

15,143

 

Other assets and restricted cash

 

 

11,830

 

 

 

11,688

 

Total assets

 

$

222,908

 

 

$

221,859

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

50,121

 

 

$

53,279

 

Debt – current

 

 

52,397

 

 

 

43,343

 

Operating lease liabilities – current

 

 

3,144

 

 

 

2,905

 

Deferred revenue – current

 

 

1,721

 

 

 

1,274

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

107,383

 

 

 

100,801

 

Non-current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt – non-current

 

 

32,434

 

 

 

40,545

 

Operating lease liabilities – non-current

 

 

9,383

 

 

 

10,153

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

5,422

 

 

 

5,395

 

Total liabilities

 

 

154,622

 

 

 

156,894

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

67,553

 

 

 

64,224

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

 

733

 

 

 

741

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

222,908

 

 

$

221,859

 

 

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CERUS CORPORATION

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

Net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation

$

(1,640

)

 

$

(7,717

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

(8

)

 

 

(1

)

 

Provision for income taxes

 

91

 

 

 

74

 

 

Total non-operating expense, net (i)

 

1,203

 

 

 

1,791

 

 

Loss from operations

 

(354

)

 

 

(5,853

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to loss from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating depreciation and amortization

 

1,223

 

 

 

1,015

 

 

Government contract revenue (ii)

 

(6,232

)

 

 

(5,614

)

 

Direct expenses attributable to government contracts (iii)

 

4,449

 

 

 

3,971

 

 

Share-based compensation (iv)

 

4,904

 

 

 

6,635

 

 

Costs attributable to noncontrolling interest (v)

 

17

 

 

 

3

 

 

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA

$

4,007

 

 

$

157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i. Includes interest income/expense and foreign exchange gains/losses.

ii. Represents revenue related to the cost reimbursement provisions under our government contracts.

iii. Represents the direct expenses attributable to work supporting government contracts, which are reimbursed and reflect under government contract revenue in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

iv. Represents non-cash stock-based compensation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

v. Represents costs associated with the noncontrolling interest in Cerus Zhongbaokang (Shandong) Biomedical Co., LTD.

 

 

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FAQ

How did Cerus Corporation (CERS) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Cerus reported total Q1 2026 revenue of $59.9 million, up 23% from $48.9 million a year earlier. Product revenue grew 24% to $53.7 million, while net loss attributable to Cerus narrowed to $1.6 million, or $0.01 per share, from $7.7 million.

What drove revenue growth for Cerus Corporation (CERS) in Q1 2026?

Revenue growth was led by Cerus’ global platelet franchise and higher INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex sales. Total revenue rose to $59.9 million, with product revenue at $53.7 million. INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex demand, including kits and finished doses, increased approximately 120% versus the prior-year period.

How did Cerus Corporation’s margins and expenses change in Q1 2026?

Product gross profit increased to $27.9 million, but product gross margin declined to 52.0% from 58.8%, affected by prior-year one-time benefits and current cost pressures. Total operating expenses fell 7% to $34.5 million, with research and development and SG&A both modestly lower.

What was Cerus Corporation’s net loss and adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026?

Net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation was $1.6 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, improving from a $7.7 million loss. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $4.0 million, up from $0.2 million, reflecting stronger core operating performance after adjustments.

What guidance did Cerus Corporation (CERS) provide for 2026 product revenue?

Cerus raised its full-year 2026 product revenue guidance to $227 million–$231 million, reflecting 10%–12% growth from 2025. This includes INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex revenue guidance of $22 million–$24 million, up from the prior $20 million–$22 million range.

What is Cerus Corporation’s cash and debt position as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Cerus held $80.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. The company had $65.0 million outstanding on its term loan and $19.9 million drawn on its revolving credit facility, with an additional $15.1 million available.

Did Cerus Corporation report any notable business developments alongside Q1 2026 results?

Yes. Cerus highlighted a new four-year supply agreement with Établissement Français du Sang, continued regulatory and clinical milestones, and leadership changes effective July 1, 2026, when Vivek Jayaraman becomes president and CEO and William “Obi” Greenman becomes executive chairman.

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