NASDAQ$CERS
Cerus Corp · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Cerus Corporation announced its full-year and fourth quarter 2024 financial results, with product revenues increasing by 9% from the prior year period for the fourth quarter and 15% for the full year. The company also reported its fourth straight quarter of positive operating cash flows.
Cerus Corporation delivered strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, exceeding its stated goals. Product revenue grew significantly, driven by momentum in its platelets business and increasing demand for its IFC product. The company achieved positive non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA and generated substantial positive operating cash flows, demonstrating robust financial execution.
- Fourth quarter 2024 product revenue increased by 9% year-over-year to $50.8 million.
- The company achieved positive non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 million for Q4 2024 and $5.7 million for FY 2024, outperforming its break-even objective.
- Cerus generated positive operating cash flows for the fourth consecutive quarter, reaching $4.9 million in Q4 2024 and $11.4 million for FY 2024.
- Net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation improved significantly to $2.5 million in Q4 2024 and $20.9 million for FY 2024, compared to prior year periods.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cerus · Revenue · Quarterly
$56.8M
Revenue by segment
Cerus · $47.3M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Product Revenue$39.8M+0.5%84.2%
- Government Contract Revenue$7.48M+10.4%15.8%
Forward guidance
Cerus Corporation reiterated its full-year 2025 annual product revenue guidance to be in the range of $194 million to $200 million, representing 8% to 11% growth from 2024. This guidance includes $12 million to $15 million for INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex (IFC) revenue.
Tailwinds
- Continued penetration with U.S. platelet customers is expected to fuel product revenue growth.
- Geographic expansion of the INTERCEPT platelet business is anticipated to contribute to revenue growth.
- Increasing uptake of INTERCEPT Fibrinogen Complex (IFC) in the U.S. is a key growth driver.
- The company expects improvements to GAAP net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation for full-year 2025.
- Cerus aims to maintain a positive non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for full-year 2025.
Headwinds
- Risks associated with the commercialization and market acceptance of the INTERCEPT Blood System.
- Uncertainty regarding the volume or timing of commercial purchases from U.S. customers.
- Potential inability to effectively expand commercialization activities into additional geographies or realize revenue from new product offerings.
- Macroeconomic developments, including military conflicts, tariffs, and trade tensions, could negatively impact business operations.
- Risks related to maintaining an effective and qualified U.S.-based commercial organization and achieving market acceptance in the U.S.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
48%
31 / 65 earnings
Positive
+27.5%
Q3 2017
Best reaction
-19.6%
Q1 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +5.7% | +34.9% | +58.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -17.3% | -23.7% | -26.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.8% | +0.0% | +21.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.8% | -2.3% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.3% | +0.0% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.2% | -5.7% | -12.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.6% | -8.2% | +8.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -5.8% | +7.6% | +4.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +14.2% | +6.6% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +25.4% | +25.4% | +21.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -17.8% | -26.3% | -35.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.9% | -6.1% | -1.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.0% | +2.1% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +7.7% | +6.0% | +18.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.5% | -12.7% | -32.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.9% | -2.7% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.1% | +8.6% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +14.5% | +16.0% | +1.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +21.1% | +21.9% | +28.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.7% | +4.8% | -7.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -8.6% | -3.9% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.4% | -0.4% | +18.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.8% | -4.7% | -17.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.1% | +5.2% | +12.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.0% | -6.0% | -39.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -4.4% | -3.7% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -8.7% | -13.5% | -8.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -12.3% | -15.2% | -27.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.8% | +6.5% | -3.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.9% | -13.4% | -21.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.9% | -4.8% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +11.9% | +17.1% | +17.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.1% | +7.5% | +9.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +27.5% | +26.4% | +40.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.6% | +7.1% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -19.6% | -28.3% | -44.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.8% | +5.0% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +6.4% | +15.0% | +10.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.8% | -4.5% | -11.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -12.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -15.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -9.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +14.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.0% | — | — |
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